Night in the Woods

1. Kumasimc

   Feb 21, 2017

   10

   Night in the Woods is a surprising behemoth of a game. A lot of games lately have tried to focus on narrative and often end up sacrificingNight in the Woods is a surprising behemoth of a game. A lot of games lately have tried to focus on narrative and often end up sacrificing gameplay to do it, while of course there are many games that are fun to play with insipid stories. Somehow Night in the Woods has some of the best dialogue in its wonderful story and is also chock full of all kinds of great gameplay. Here it bucks another trend, often games with multifaceted gameplay tend to focus on quantity over quality, with many things to do that aren't all that terribly well put together. Fortunately all of the different gameplay mechanics in this game are solid and fun. Within the first couple of hours you'll find platforming, dialogue-driven gameplay, dungeon crawling, rhythm gameplay and puzzle solving all placed naturally and with finesse. The characters are unique and well written, and the story also manages to perfectly balance humor and depth. If at all possible it is highly recommended to download and play the two supplementary games on itch.io called "Lost Constellation" and "Longest Night". They're free, short, well made and give a fantastic introduction to the world and characters. They are not necessary but are fantastic and make parts of the main game more interesting. Also, on a side note, I've been having a blast playing with other people having everyone pick characters and read the dialogue out loud. It sounds silly, but we've been having a blast and laughing out loud constantly. This game is an absolute steal at 20$ and will appeal to all but the most cynical of gamers, and even maybe a few of them. I know it's a cliche line, but you truly owe it to yourself to experience this game. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll smash some cars, play some bass and electrocute yourself. What more can you ask for?… Expand

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2. Felix_taskete

   Mar 4, 2020

   10

   Man, such an amazing, melancholic game with unique charecters, fascinating dialogs, exciting plot and cute graphic. 10 out of 10.

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4. KeybladeGamer

   Apr 22, 2017

   10

   A beautifully simplistic emotional powerhouse of a game that is driven by complex and human characterisation, ironic given how they'reA beautifully simplistic emotional powerhouse of a game that is driven by complex and human characterisation, ironic given how they're animals, and a poignant, thematic story. Night in the Woods moved me in a way that I thought no game could. I fell in love with each character, enjoying their company and accompanying them through their own personal hardships, the setting, a well-visualised minimalistic style that is cosy and inviting, and the story, being able to relate to the nature of living in a small, dying town. Gameplay mechanics are simple but effective given how the game itself is a narrative-driven title and the very strength of its characterization and story allows you to overlook it. All in all, this is a tremendous little game that I recommend to everyone for it is a deeply moving experience that is rarely put forth by a video game.… Expand

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5. Hethoss

   Mar 21, 2017

   9

   Amazing Game. It covers a myriad of different topics such as abuse, depression, and religion. The game will blend its quirky comedy with dark,Amazing Game. It covers a myriad of different topics such as abuse, depression, and religion. The game will blend its quirky comedy with dark, heartfelt moments perfectly. The characters are amazing and you will learn to love them. All of this is tied together with a wonderful art style and some minor platforming elements. If you are a fan of adventure games, then you will love this!… Expand

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6. draifu

   Mar 3, 2017

   9

   A very unique game that I can't believe started from a Kickstarter. Good story with an interesting main character. Lots of funny moments andA very unique game that I can't believe started from a Kickstarter. Good story with an interesting main character. Lots of funny moments and relatable ones too. The interaction between the characters really keeps you wanting to know more about them and will keep you glued to the screen.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
7. SuperDuck23

   Mar 26, 2018

   8

   Night in the Woods is a game that I will no doubt keep reflecting on, as the game's numerous themes and overall message is worthy of the priceNight in the Woods is a game that I will no doubt keep reflecting on, as the game's numerous themes and overall message is worthy of the price alone. Mae is a fantastic main character as she possesses a number of traits that many will relate to. While the game's message is worthy of admiration, there are a few things that set it back.
   
   My main issue is that the game is simply too long. Looking at it before playing, I would have guessed its runtime to be about 5 hours - similar to games like Oxenfree (where gameplay is limited but story is at the forefront). Night in the Woods took me about 12 hours, maybe more. This length is a hindrance because the gameplay is secondary to the story, and the story is constantly brushed aside in favour of monotonous tasks that are ultimately unimportant and not that interesting to play through. Although, to the game's credit, the decision of starting every day the same way is very effective at recreating the feeling of monotony that we all feel in real life.
   
   The best thing about Night in the Woods is the story itself. Once it gets going, it's genuinely interesting and well told. Along with some fun characters and great writing, it gels nicely with the art style and leaves you feeling satisfied come the end. The atmosphere that the game paints is also worthy of praise. Possum Springs, the main location, feels like a real place when exploring and interacting with the locals.
   
   I'd recommend Night in the Woods to people due to the fact that, while the pacing of the game is misjudged, its story and characters - along with its strong moral - is unlike any other game I've played in recent years. The positives outweigh the negatives, so it's worth your time.… Expand

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8. petuniabird

   Mar 9, 2017

   0

   I immediately fell in love with the characters, art, and music in this game. Two weeks after playing it i still think about the world and theI immediately fell in love with the characters, art, and music in this game. Two weeks after playing it i still think about the world and the characters daily, which is really the highest praise I can give a game. I played it twice on the first week, to unlock more branches of the story. Play this game.… Expand

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