Little Nightmares

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 525 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 406 out of 525
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 525
  3. Negative: 33 out of 525
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  1. ps4lover
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    this game is pretty good and kinda creepy but i am enjoying it so far. graphic is amazing, sound is pretty good.. gameplay is fine with run, jump, throw and climb. this game remind me of Inside and Limbo so i recommend this game to anyone who love Limbo and Inside
  2. YouCanBeMyLama
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best atmospheric type of horrors games! The world created here is really intriguing and mysterious making you theorize about it right of the bat. The game is creepy in its own way and proves that you don't need tons of jump scares, gore and every other means that are usually used in such productions. In terms of cons, it feels at some points strongly influenced by INSIDE orOne of the best atmospheric type of horrors games! The world created here is really intriguing and mysterious making you theorize about it right of the bat. The game is creepy in its own way and proves that you don't need tons of jump scares, gore and every other means that are usually used in such productions. In terms of cons, it feels at some points strongly influenced by INSIDE or LIMBO, which is hard to be ignored, but still, it's trying to create something original and for me, it's even more interesting than its rivals, leaving you at the end puzzled and hungry for more. The second thing is its controlles. I can't tell why it was wrong but in some parts, especially when someone's chasing you, controlling the main protagonist becomes really frustrating and unintuitive. Finally the game length. Three hours it's really not that much, especially that the game doesn't cost comparatively low to its length although I have to say, it does fell like a finished story not rushed at any point. Though it doesn't stop me from feeling that they could lengthen it up at least up to six hours. Having said that it's still, in my opinion, a great position that I can recommend to everyone and those who just like to risk playing something different. (I'm about to play it over again)… Expand
  3. ninja1048
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Great game! So emotional and terrorific, i recomended this game, play this game!
  4. Muteded
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    For me this is a perfect game. Story keeps you up all the time, I want more and more. Beautiful idea of nightmares. No blood, no words just good story. Amazing graphic and animations. Can't wait for more games like this.
  5. GeezLouise
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    This game is so **** amazing. The whole gameplay is just so interactable. Everything is so consistent and yet there is so much difference. The story is mysterious and there are many theories about it. You have lots of secret messages and easter eggs. The art style helps in every way, the atmosphere is so good and the music just really fits. It was such a good build up and everything wasThis game is so **** amazing. The whole gameplay is just so interactable. Everything is so consistent and yet there is so much difference. The story is mysterious and there are many theories about it. You have lots of secret messages and easter eggs. The art style helps in every way, the atmosphere is so good and the music just really fits. It was such a good build up and everything was just well timed. One of the best games I played this year. WAUW. Can't wait to hear more from this game company.… Expand
  6. manningn15
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Just finished Little Nightmares and it was one the creepiest, craziest, most disturbing, and coolest games I have ever played. The visuals are spectacular. The character designs were outstanding, I just loved how unique, original, and cool the antagonists were. The music was phenomenal, one of my favorite video scores ever. Definitely one of my top 10 favorite games I have ever played.
  7. KeanuGermany
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Graphic: 10
    Music: 10
    Control: 8
    Variety: 10
    Degree of Difficulty: 10
    Fun: 10
    Story: 9
    Multiplayer: /
    Content: 10
    Long-term Motivation: 10
  8. CuteMissAnais
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I've ever played! Even though there's no dialogue at all the story is very intriguing. The art style is unique and amazing as well. It's not a horror game because if it was I don't think I'd even be here reviewing this. It's more of an atmospheric horror game. The music is just perfect as well. Whoever you are, reading this, YOU MUST PLAY LITTLE NIGHTMARES!
  9. nyemorrison
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    This game is literally one of my favourite games ever! It's beautiful, creative and so god damn creepy. The story is fresh and thought out and the characters are really well designed. Even with no words and no blood, it's still one of the scariest and most amazing games I've played. It's perfect.
  10. Marat655
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Очень крутая игра, мир и атмосфера топ, 10/10
  11. cloudbuster
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. It's a masterpiece. Solid gameplay and control. Fun and challenging. Scary. Too short though.
  12. Darkdragon1001
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece and one of the best dark games I have ever played. Deep story with great gameplay.… Expand
  13. RanGom007
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably. This is the thought that was in my mind throughout the game and the ending in particular. Being very impressed with little nightmares 2, I was wondering what the original first part was like. And what can I say, these two games have won a special place in my heart. Beautiful frightening musical accompaniment, oppressive atmosphere.. This is very cool, now I will follow theUnbelievably. This is the thought that was in my mind throughout the game and the ending in particular. Being very impressed with little nightmares 2, I was wondering what the original first part was like. And what can I say, these two games have won a special place in my heart. Beautiful frightening musical accompaniment, oppressive atmosphere.. This is very cool, now I will follow the developers? You guys are cool !… Expand
  14. YeetimusMaximus
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Little Nightmares is an amazing game. The graphics are beautiful the environment is fun to explore and is well made. It is suspenseful and scary without in your face jump scares. The world is eerie and unnerving. The story is phenomenal even without dialogue. I suggest this game to anyone and everyone. Even though it is a little short-lived it is still an amazing game.
  15. Topliyak
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    There are beautiful design and short interesting story with unusual characters
  16. piuscorvus
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    If you like games like Limbo or Inside you are going to like this one a lot. A spooky, sweet experience!
  17. Caio_Dezubati
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Bom eu gostei muito desse jogo, me passou muitas sensações, de medo, suspense, ação etc... Seus gráficos são simples, porém ótimos, a dificuldade é elevada, e amo jogos assim. Não tem como dar nota menor
  18. AndrewCorner
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    So... this game is very confusing. But when I play I always scared and this is good. Six is very good protagonist and all enemies are scary and I dont want die. Every people who like scary games or horors i recommend.
  19. Getsinger
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Excellent platform/puzzle game with a fantastic ending! I can't wait for the release of part 2 on February 11, 2021. I'll definitely be preordering that one! A+
  20. Bagirka
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра в своём роде. Сюжет просто бомба. Браво!
  21. AngelTecashi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Me encantó y muchísimo, es el indie que mas me gustó y que mas me entretuvo en su historia.
  22. dw1037
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Everything about this game is impeccable. The scenes, atmosphere, tension, and the character growth. Best game I’ve ever played so far in recent years
  23. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
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  24. Elias1750
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Dieses Spiel ist ein Meisterwerk. Die fantastisch gelungene Atmosphäre sowie ein Großartiges Level, Rätsel und Gegner Design machen es definitiv zu einem einzigartigen Erlebnis welches man gespielt haben muss.
  25. As1_c0de
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Is a great game if you're looking for a little bit of adventure and scary and more of puzzle
  26. Subject98
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of the precious few actually creative horror games to come out in recent memory. Underrated too. When talking specifically about dark flavored puzzle platformers, I would easily rank this up there with the likes of Limbo and Inside to be honest, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. I do wish this one were longer though, it's a tightly paced 3 hour experience like most of it'sOne of the precious few actually creative horror games to come out in recent memory. Underrated too. When talking specifically about dark flavored puzzle platformers, I would easily rank this up there with the likes of Limbo and Inside to be honest, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. I do wish this one were longer though, it's a tightly paced 3 hour experience like most of it's peers, but I was left wanting to see even more of this world and it's disfigured characters, since what's here is already so well executed. The sequel is one of my most anticipated games right now, if not THE most.

    The three DLCs are also pretty good and provide trickier puzzles than before, but the experience is not as strong as the main story. The only one in which you meet a new monster is 'The Depths', so that one was my favorite. The other two were fine but were a little disappointing for standalone purchases since aside from different environments to explore, there's not much presented that feels 'new'.    … Expand
  27. Surt
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Sometimes a game comes along that revivals a movie or book that you got so engrossed in that you didn't realize you were playing it as much as taking everything in. This game does that. Just a few more minutes, ends up being a whole play through with no breaks.
  28. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Little Nightmares
    one of the best 2d horror games of all time
    Little Nightmares is a puzzle platforming horror game where you play as a girl trying to escape the maw… And apparently you’re delicious because everyone here is trying to eat you… This is probably one of the coolest 2d platforming games I’ve ever played… The puzzles aren’t difficult here and the platforming isn’t really    Little Nightmares
    one of the best 2d horror games of all time
    Little Nightmares is a puzzle platforming horror game where you play as a girl trying to escape the maw…
    And apparently you’re delicious because everyone here is trying to eat you…
    This is probably one of the coolest 2d platforming games I’ve ever played…
    The puzzles aren’t difficult here and the platforming isn’t really difficult either…
    At first you’re for the most part you’re just going forward.
    Going over obstacles, pulling items,
    throwing switches, and figuring out fairly simple environmental puzzles…
    and then you run into your first enemy... and this is where things get scary...
    Little Nightmares is hands down one of my favorite horror games of all time...
    Doing horror better than most first person games...
    You’re hiding in the shadows, sneaking around... under tables and beds praying you don’t get caught by the enemies walking around trying to eat you
    This is horror done right.. trying to find your way through rooms while dealing with a threat…
    trying to get to key items and back without being seen
    the trial and error stealth gameplay is satisfying,
    And the game mixes it up with just platforming or chase sequences, so the pacing is perfect..
    And gameplay feels varied...
    No 2 enemy encounters feel the same
    Though there are a few frustrating moments in the game where I felt I was getting by with luck...
    specifically an annoying table scene that I had to keep climbing on top of and running through over and over because of the games sometimes pretty awful checkpoints…
    and dying will be pretty frequent as this is sort of actually a 2.5 d platformer with layers…
    This sometimes makes it hard to tell if you’re going to jump at an item you’re trying to grab onto and fall behind it or not…
    But thankfully theme moments in my 4 hour journey were rare…
    Little Nightmares is terrifying at times...
    and the level design and character design is varied and memorable..
    Horror Games and Platformer fans alike owe it to themselves to pick this one up.
    I Give Little Nightmares
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  29. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    9
    While it's clearly takes inspiration from Limbo and Inside, Little Nightmares manages to add enough to its gameplay to make it stand apart from them as a strong addition to the genre. It's a creepy and somewhat unsettling platformer with a great atmosphere that certainly requires a second playthrough.
  30. Samyar91
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Little nightmare is a uniq exprience with great atmosphere and graphic...the gameplay is good..it reminds you of limbo and inside but in a different way...and like them it's too short that you want more of it..but the puzzle is straight forward so I would give it 9 out of 10
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 7, 2017
    70
    Not exactly taxing in the puzzles department, and its price-to-runtime ratio is a little out of whack. But gorgeous, memorable and oozing with atmosphere and love. [July 2017, p78]
  2. Let's Play Video Games
    Jul 1, 2017
    95
    Little Nightmares stands head and shoulders above its peers it terms of its true innovation, beautiful, atmospheric design, and a truly terrible tale. For any horror fan, Little Nightmares is the stuff of dreams.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 17, 2017
    80
    We've waited a while to see Tarsier strike out on its own and it's gratifying to see it succeed with a game as good as this. [Issue#187, p.70]
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