Little Nightmares: Complete Edition

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 33 out of 205
  3. Negative: 18 out of 205
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  1. Pakon
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Great story with a sooky atmosphere which will keep you engaged. In docked mode the game looks great and portable the game looks good as well (dynamic 720p resolution). The only issue is long loading times, which is not an issue not only on the switch version but also in all versions of the game.
  2. M4N0R4F43L
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Suspeito de falar sobre este game, meu indie favorito ever, ele te permite interpretar as coisas de um jeito prazeroso sem contar nas inúmeras teorias que rondam a história do game
  3. jpserranoguada
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    I liked the story and the puzzles. The only thing a did not like about this game is the loading times and the controls.
  4. Fred_GameOnBatt
    May 18, 2018
    9
    Little Nightmares is a well created, superbly executed affair. I’d prefer it to be longer and I have to admit to not only being disappointed, but also shocked, at its short length. It is a game that will easily catch you if you pay too much attention to your surroundings, but will ironically let you escape its clutches time and time again should you not find yourself entirely caught up inLittle Nightmares is a well created, superbly executed affair. I’d prefer it to be longer and I have to admit to not only being disappointed, but also shocked, at its short length. It is a game that will easily catch you if you pay too much attention to your surroundings, but will ironically let you escape its clutches time and time again should you not find yourself entirely caught up in the warped reality it presents. For the most part the puzzle and platform gameplay never gets too difficult and so the entire experience is perfectly accessible, enjoyable, and entirely worthwhile in my opinion. The presentation itself will pique your curiosity and then the events themselves, as they unfold, should firmly grasp it and drag you into the experience.… Expand
  5. chavaflyfree
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    Amazing game in every aspect. It's creepy, beautiful and interesting.
    Although it's quite short and a bit on the easy side, the DLC included and some collectibles will take you close to 10 hours for completion, which is not really bad for its price.
    Recommended.
  6. Zelda1979
    Jul 5, 2019
    9
    Amazing puzzle platformer in limbo/inside vein. More freedom to move than those games though. Controls can be a bit dodgy but that can't take anything away from what is a genuinely creepy experience.
  7. Kopchony
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Little Nightmares is a game that flashes the age between computer games and an art! Can't recommed this game enough!
  8. scorp332211
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    Wasn’t sure I was going to buy this as it’s quite short- but glad I did. You could probably finish the game in a little over two hours but my playthrough was about 5-6 hours. The visuals are great- even on the Switch. Gameplay is also great- lots of stealth. Puzzles are appropriately challenging. Bosses are fun to deal with. Some parts can be frustrating as you have to time things justWasn’t sure I was going to buy this as it’s quite short- but glad I did. You could probably finish the game in a little over two hours but my playthrough was about 5-6 hours. The visuals are great- even on the Switch. Gameplay is also great- lots of stealth. Puzzles are appropriately challenging. Bosses are fun to deal with. Some parts can be frustrating as you have to time things just right. Can't give it a higher score because it's so short. Overall, a very fun and interesting game. Worth the money. I highly recommend it- give it a shot!… Expand
  9. jikflet
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    People who enjoys Limbo and INSIDE will love this one. Little Nightmares is the best of the genere in my opinion. much better than INSIDE. the horror theme is fantastic. the characters are grotesque, scary, bizarre. graphics are great on the switch. This is a must have for the people who enjoy this kind of games.
  10. Ryanshedlock
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Brilliant kept me on my toes all game long. Critics say it’s to short who cares. Just perfectly made game
  11. sinantos
    Sep 14, 2020
    8
    People who loved the game Inside will love this game, too. While Inside is more inclined to be a puzzle game and Little Nightmare is more likely to be a horror game, these two games are very similar. Actually Little Nightmares has better scenario, graphics, atmosphere and music. Even though the puzzles are less challenging compared to Inside we might have said this is a better game only ifPeople who loved the game Inside will love this game, too. While Inside is more inclined to be a puzzle game and Little Nightmare is more likely to be a horror game, these two games are very similar. Actually Little Nightmares has better scenario, graphics, atmosphere and music. Even though the puzzles are less challenging compared to Inside we might have said this is a better game only if it didn't have very certain technical issues, problems due to misperception of 3D perspective and long loading periods. Everybody should know that this is a really beautiful game, with some technical defects. Accept this and you will enjoy a lot...… Expand
  12. Joes
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego su ambientación terrorífica y sus mecánicas son de los mejor
  13. SenseiMiguel
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    8.5: hubiera deseado q fuese mas largo. Pero aun asi me encanto el juego, su oscuridad, escenarios tenebrosos, sus mecanicas de juego. Espero que el 2 sea mejorcito en lo q es la trama.
  14. Phoenix81106
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    I bought this game for my dad on Father’s Day hoping it would be good and I was pleasantly surprised.The animation style is absolutely beautiful and the little details in game are so well done.The escapes and the puzzles are filled with fun.The game is so watchable that when my Dad was playing it as I watched my Mum (Who doesn’t enjoy games) was able to enjoy watching it.The scares areI bought this game for my dad on Father’s Day hoping it would be good and I was pleasantly surprised.The animation style is absolutely beautiful and the little details in game are so well done.The escapes and the puzzles are filled with fun.The game is so watchable that when my Dad was playing it as I watched my Mum (Who doesn’t enjoy games) was able to enjoy watching it.The scares are deffinetly enough to make you yelp but not enough to scare you from playing the game.The only thing that doesn’t make this a 10 is a problem I had with saves that put my dad back from where the checkpoint was every time we loaded the game up again.… Expand
  15. BenjaRPG
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Little Nightmares permite vivir una experiencia de horror en la Nintendo Switch sin sustentarse en el cliché de la violencia o la sangre. Bajo el género puzzle/plataformas y una atmósfera tétrica y de tensión, el objetivo del juego es sobrevivir a una pesadilla que, a través de escenarios tenebrosos tremendamente bien logrados, nos invita a interactuar con diferentes objetos clave de losLittle Nightmares permite vivir una experiencia de horror en la Nintendo Switch sin sustentarse en el cliché de la violencia o la sangre. Bajo el género puzzle/plataformas y una atmósfera tétrica y de tensión, el objetivo del juego es sobrevivir a una pesadilla que, a través de escenarios tenebrosos tremendamente bien logrados, nos invita a interactuar con diferentes objetos clave de los distintos escenarios para abrir una puerta, bajar una cortina o activar un mecanismo que nos permita seguir avanzando. El juego es simple en el sentido de que en ningún momento interactuamos o luchamos con otro personaje, tampoco existen textos o diálogos. Las acciones del juego se limitan a caminar/correr, saltar o agacharse y, por supuesto, resolver intrincados acertijos.
    Desde el primer momento, Little Nightmares atrapó mi atención y no pude dejarlo de lado hasta finalizar la historia. Sin embargo, para mi decepción, la duración del juego es muy baja : 8 a 10 horas entre las dos historias. Por otro lado, éste es un juego donde moriremos muchísimas veces y lamentablemente el tiempo de carga luego de morir es muy alto, unos 30 segundos, lo cual se hace muy molesto cuando mueres mil veces. Los controles tampoco son el mejor apartado del juego, podrían estar mejor logrados, muchas veces me dolió la muñeca de tener que apretar tanto rato ciertos botones. Sin embargo, a pesar de estos puntos negativos, de todas maneras evalúo Little Nightmares con un 9, ya que me parece un juego creativo, definitivamente aporta al limitado catálogo de terror en la Switch, hay una preocupación muy evidente por la estética visual del juego, los escenarios son hermosos y terroríficos y cumple con lo que ofrece : una buena cantidad horas de tensión y suspenso.    … Expand
  16. KINGTUTT52
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Great Lore, Atmosphere and underlying story. damn near a must-play for any switch owner
  17. The_Juk3z
    Feb 26, 2021
    8
    +10 hours gameplay for 5$
    + horror atmosphere
    + sound design

    -hard to control
  18. Charal
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nunca havia vivido una experiencia como la que vivi con ese juego, es demasiado bueno y sus biomas la verdad tambien te hambientan en el juego… Expand
  19. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    整个游戏氛围都是阴森恐怖，再配合上的音效与音乐，真的有几个地方吓到我。想游戏快点结束，但又不想游戏结束的感觉你懂吗？其实小小梦魇有让我想起inside这款游戏，风格很相似。
    手残党，小六5小时，男孩5小时，对我来说游戏长度刚好，再长就要被吓死了。
    小六的剧情更有连贯性，关卡难度也比较合理，还能不断看到小六的变化。 男孩的关卡明显更注重解谜，剧情是为了游戏本体的小六剧情服务，最后的手电筒大战有一种僵尸围攻的味道。 玩的switch版本的，每次死了重生等待时间有点久，有点跳戏并且影响游戏连续性。 期待马上推出的第二代。    整个游戏氛围都是阴森恐怖，再配合上的音效与音乐，真的有几个地方吓到我。想游戏快点结束，但又不想游戏结束的感觉你懂吗？其实小小梦魇有让我想起inside这款游戏，风格很相似。
    手残党，小六5小时，男孩5小时，对我来说游戏长度刚好，再长就要被吓死了。
    小六的剧情更有连贯性，关卡难度也比较合理，还能不断看到小六的变化。
    男孩的关卡明显更注重解谜，剧情是为了游戏本体的小六剧情服务，最后的手电筒大战有一种僵尸围攻的味道。
    玩的switch版本的，每次死了重生等待时间有点久，有点跳戏并且影响游戏连续性。
    期待马上推出的第二代。
  20. Volcan24
    Mar 3, 2021
    8
    The game is very good. The atmosphere is unique and the size of everything around you makes you feel tiny and fragile. Almost like everything could kill you. Every character is kinda ominous (mostly because of the size). The game is very short but I think is a very nice experience. Despite that, I don't think is worth the cost totally. I bought it on sale on the Nintendo E-Shop, otherwiseThe game is very good. The atmosphere is unique and the size of everything around you makes you feel tiny and fragile. Almost like everything could kill you. Every character is kinda ominous (mostly because of the size). The game is very short but I think is a very nice experience. Despite that, I don't think is worth the cost totally. I bought it on sale on the Nintendo E-Shop, otherwise I'd never have played it. If you want to play it, I suggest waiting for a promotion/sale.
    It's barely 6 hours long and the puzzles are not that hard. You'll die a lot because of all the hostile characters
    so prepare yourselves because it'll take a very long time to respawn. Loading screens in general are quite long.    … Expand
  21. danialv4
    Nov 3, 2020
    8
    The art style of this game is beautiful, it offers some fun and tense gameplay. It may be short, I recommend that you buy it in offer. The loadtimes after death are quite long but, seriously, you are not going to die many times during this game.
  22. Alowe39
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    This is a really great game. The art style is charming, atmospheric without being 'scary', and the narrative engaging. The game is short (still longer than the first one). For me, though, the length was good. After sinking hours and hours into massive open world games it was nice to have a defined story, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sometimes the game was frustrating, much of this howeverThis is a really great game. The art style is charming, atmospheric without being 'scary', and the narrative engaging. The game is short (still longer than the first one). For me, though, the length was good. After sinking hours and hours into massive open world games it was nice to have a defined story, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sometimes the game was frustrating, much of this however was down to the slight disconnect with the 3d perspective - it was often difficult to line up jumps etc. Not enough to detract from a great game experience.

    P.s. i played no.2 first, and didn't feel the need to play the first for story (though I went back and played that as well for the fun!)    … Expand
  23. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Eerie, mysterious, yet charming.

    The Good - the game gives a powerful sense of mystery, eeriness, and a bit of fear without a single word or dialogue. This is quite impressive. - visuals are really creepy butts there's a certain cute charm to the game at the same time. I think it's the way the protagonist moves around. It's very childlike. The visuals also remind me of an old game    Eerie, mysterious, yet charming.

    The Good

    - the game gives a powerful sense of mystery, eeriness, and a bit of fear without a single word or dialogue. This is quite impressive.

    - visuals are really creepy butts there's a certain cute charm to the game at the same time. I think it's the way the protagonist moves around. It's very childlike. The visuals also remind me of an old game call evil twin, which I liked a lot back then.

    - carrying and throwing around objects feels realistic. the way the object interacts with the character and the environment it's what you expect. For example, a pot will topple over if you lean on it too much. A glass will break if it falls down from too high up, a toilet paper roll Will roll if you throw it, etc etc.

    - the view of the game shows the sections in between floors, which makes the whole thing looks like you are staring into a open dollhouse. Added to this effect is that the place is constantly swaying around. This can be seen with objects rolling and sliding a boat in some rooms. I think is over all adds to the eeriness of the atmosphere

    - the puzzles are really interesting. They require you to be creative, and try to use common sense with regards to household objects and physics to solve the problem, and get to the next area.

    - watching the protagonist struggle with items that are bigger than it juice the game a realistic feel. Also the way she struggles to open, pull, climb sayings also adds to this effect. And if she drops from a Heights you can tell she gets hurt a little, and if she falls from really high up shell of course die.

    - when the temperature is cold you can see her shivering.

    - there is a ever sense of growing mystery surrounding the whole atmosphere. Like who is this child? And what is this place? Who is the ominous leader?

    - the music is really fitting for the environment. Especially when your character is hungry, and the children chanting sound plays in the background.

    - the final area was really intense. It changed the dynamic of the game a little bit, grotesque to Erie. I only wish it was longer, because it felt like it was going towards a really interesting direction.

    - the mysterious story behind the game it's very intriguing. In the kids story that part where all the little hats creatures stand in the front of the fireplace suggest thought they where also kids but lost their human form. Maybe because they got captured.

    - the sounds of objects dropping and hitting surfaces is very crisp and clear, enhancing the tension of the stealth gameplay. Every little action has a sound associated with it.

    - the game makes clever use of object placements sometimes. Like when you face the lady. You never know when she's going to pop out, so the game puts a lot of mannequins that resembles her image in the foreground which makes you second-guess where she might come from, which also builds on the tension.

    - the parts for your against the lady is just really well done. If you're scared of those Asian horror movies, this would be the gameplay version of that same fear.

    - The AI enemies were designed and programmed very well. Almost no death felt cheap.

    The Bad

    - it's hard to tell whether some of the objects are in the background or the foreground. 1 parts where you are writing a zip line and I thought the bad guy was in the background but he was actually in the foreground, the same alignment as me. Another time, I was trying to grab the chain outside of the ship but the camera was so far away that I couldn't tell where the chain was relative to my position

    - that entire fat people chase segment reminded me of spirited away. Never really experienced something like that in a game, or at least in the same way. How they are all chasing you like mindless maniacs, combined with the music building up

    - sometimes an object in the foreground my block your view as you're traversing in the background. Though this is rare.

    - some of the puzzles we're a little bit finicky because the physics didn't work perfectly well with what's the developers intended. That part in the kids story where you had to bring a lever down into the pool of water and move a box was guilty of this. You have 2 so believer onto the box then turn on the box and throw the livre onto land. The problem is that you can only throw the lever onto the box at a certain angle. The many failures led me to try an abundant amount of other methods which were obviously futile. The thing is that I knew the solution to the puzzle, but it was the crummy physics that led me to fail it. I tried many other methods but they were obviously    … Expand
  24. AngelTecashi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    El poderlo jugar en portátil me fascinó la vida, gracias a Bandai y Tarsier por traerlo a Switch, gracias.
  25. Ampharol4890
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    little nightmare is a great spooky game and you can relive small traumas or fears from your childhood.
    undoubtedly a game that you stay looking at the details of the game you could stay for hours seeing all its atmosphere and the grotesque and creepy design of the characters.
    if you want to spend some time playing a horror or puzzle game this game would be ideal for you
  26. 2bitplayss
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    the game is a lot of fun. its kinda creepy sometimes after playing this one i wil definitly play little nightmares 2. the only thing thats really anoying is the loading times there really long. and really anoying since you wil die a lot your first playthrough in the 4th chapter there is a section that i died like 30 times on so after the loading was over i died in the next 10 seconds sothe game is a lot of fun. its kinda creepy sometimes after playing this one i wil definitly play little nightmares 2. the only thing thats really anoying is the loading times there really long. and really anoying since you wil die a lot your first playthrough in the 4th chapter there is a section that i died like 30 times on so after the loading was over i died in the next 10 seconds so the loading added up but other than that fun game… Expand
  27. berkerzararsiz
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    I've played the game countless times and I don't know how many times I've memorized their music. The mysterious story and legendary atmosphere of the game gives me an extraterrestrial experience. I have a spiritual pleasure playing this game. Its mysterious and dark world, the metal sound of iron cages rubbing, the feeling of smallness next to huge objects... Pay attention to the details:I've played the game countless times and I don't know how many times I've memorized their music. The mysterious story and legendary atmosphere of the game gives me an extraterrestrial experience. I have a spiritual pleasure playing this game. Its mysterious and dark world, the metal sound of iron cages rubbing, the feeling of smallness next to huge objects... Pay attention to the details: the suicide note left behind by a hanged man, the sweet smack of bare feet as she runs across the tile, the rustle of the raincoat when she's running fast... A huge head. Every time I play, an incredible expression of pleasure appears on my face.… Expand
  28. ooregano
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Little Nightmares is great. The lore and worldbuilding are awesome and the art, music and sound design are amazing. It reminds me a lot of the Promised Neverland, especially since Isabella's lullaby sounds like the Little Nightmares theme. I encourage you to play this, the main story is incredible and when you play the DLC after, it blows you away. My main problems are that sometimesLittle Nightmares is great. The lore and worldbuilding are awesome and the art, music and sound design are amazing. It reminds me a lot of the Promised Neverland, especially since Isabella's lullaby sounds like the Little Nightmares theme. I encourage you to play this, the main story is incredible and when you play the DLC after, it blows you away. My main problems are that sometimes enemies can kill you in ways that feel unfair, the gameplay can sometimes be trial and error(especially with enemies), the loading times are occasionally annoyingly long and the short combat section of the DLC was obnoxious.… Expand
  29. Awaiko
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    Little Nightmares will draw immediate (and deserved) comparisons to Limbo and Inside. It’s not quite as good as either of those in terms of storytelling or deeper themes, but those are high bars to clear. The level design is good, the sound and art are wonderfully horrifying (the blood-pounding with vibrations as Six is terrified adds a dimension).

    It’s able to be finished comfortably in    Little Nightmares will draw immediate (and deserved) comparisons to Limbo and Inside. It’s not quite as good as either of those in terms of storytelling or deeper themes, but those are high bars to clear. The level design is good, the sound and art are wonderfully horrifying (the blood-pounding with vibrations as Six is terrified adds a dimension).

    It’s able to be finished comfortably in under ten hours making it a buy-and-finish in a weekend game. But, the load times after dying (and you will die) are agonising. Why is it nearly 30 seconds each time? Some of the checkpoints (lamps and candles) don’t trigger and there were sections I was sent back a long way. So, an eight. It loses a point for the frustrating load times and another point because it’s not quite as the Inside/Limbo level of storytelling. However, it is still quite, quite good, and worth buying when it’s on-sale.    … Expand
  30. shw079
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    This game has good atmosphere and graphics. I have fun playing it but there are some frustrating glitches and unbearable long loading time in the game.
  31. ersiro
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adorei em como uma história tão sem grande exploração no enredo e respostas conseguiu trazer uma imersão e ambientação sombria e de terror, e em como a história vai se tornando cada vez mais sombria conforme tu joga e percebe que talvez o pior não sejam os monstros que rodeiam a criança de capuz amarelo e sim... talvez ela mesma. A trilha sonora nota 10. A única coisa a melhorar talvez seja a jogabilidade e controles que muitas vezes parecem não responder aos comandos.… Expand
  32. Senjiro
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    The story, enviromen, gameplay, and enemues are sooo gooood, the DLCs are worth playing too
  33. BobsityJonesity
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    A very unique horror game that throws one into an immersive and unsettling world filled with unique monsters and set pieces. The aesthetics of this game really sells it and the creepiness and vagueness of the Maw which adds to this games impressive immersion. A fantastic game that anyone should pick up and try.
  34. Nevbear1206
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    A consistently creepy and intriguing title, the visuals and sound remain impressive on the Switch while load times suffer occasionally. The overall story is fascinating, while the DLC chapter adds a great layer of new mechanics and narrative depth to the package. The enemy design is magnificent, with the main "boss" creatures serving as specific highlights. My main gripes are with puzzles,A consistently creepy and intriguing title, the visuals and sound remain impressive on the Switch while load times suffer occasionally. The overall story is fascinating, while the DLC chapter adds a great layer of new mechanics and narrative depth to the package. The enemy design is magnificent, with the main "boss" creatures serving as specific highlights. My main gripes are with puzzles, which can often be either too simplistic or too confusing, and controls, which sometimes feel quite good when navigating corridors and tight areas but are frustrating and restricting more often than not. Still one of the best indie horror titles out there, just not a perfect one.… Expand
  35. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    Un juego muy "bonito", perturbador, pero no se si llamarlo de terror, JUEGALO, es una experiencia que debes experimentar, una historia que tiene pequeños giros en la historia que te dejaran pensando. Podría definir este juego como una película de pixar de terror.

    El apartado artístico complementa al grafico, es bueno, el apartado sonoro es increíble, y en cuanto a gameplay es correcto,    Un juego muy "bonito", perturbador, pero no se si llamarlo de terror, JUEGALO, es una experiencia que debes experimentar, una historia que tiene pequeños giros en la historia que te dejaran pensando. Podría definir este juego como una película de pixar de terror.

    El apartado artístico complementa al grafico, es bueno, el apartado sonoro es increíble, y en cuanto a gameplay es correcto, al principio algo torpe, pero llegas a cogerle el truco. No es tan rejugable, pero en esta versión como incluye los dlc, suma horas al titulo y te ayuda a comprender un poco mas la historia.

    Al final te aseguro que te enamoraras de nuestra protagonista "Six", y querrás jugar Little Nightmares II y hasta jugaras el juego de móviles Very Little Nightmares.    … Expand
  36. Furiamanca
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una bonita aventura, varias cosas me recuerdan a pesadillas qué tuve de pequeño y no le doy calificación completa solo por que en el dlc del chico tuve muchos problemas de que la pantalla se congelaba en negro al morir.… Expand

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    80
    Little Nightmares is a bit of a quandary, as it's both a relaxing, floaty platformer and an unsettling portrait of the macabre. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 21]
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    The nearly-perfect Little Nightmares compendium comes on the Nintendo Switch, with minor graphical flaws and the usual plus of being (also) portable.
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  3. Switch Player
    Jun 11, 2018
    80
    There may be other games in a similar vein to Little Nightmares, but it really is a truly unique adventure making fantastic use of the 3D space and lighting. Occasionally the controls feel a little clunky, but it’s forgivable as you experience a macabre game and world unlike any other.
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