Little Nightmares

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 150
  3. Negative: 10 out of 150
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  1. neomoonsevin
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    This game was a laugh for me but in a good way very good game and the enemy's look like straight out of inbred town or wrong turn meets hills have eyes
  2. Grezze
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    If you understand the messages and really go into the universe I think it's worth your time.
  3. storygamer
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Little Nightmares is a great horror puzzle indie game with a mystic story. While the controls are a bit clunky, the atmosphere is stunning. The game is a bit short, but I can`t wait to play part two.
  4. NotoriousLOU
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Fun, atmospherically intriguing, and keeps your attention. Although the first level is very boring, for its time this game was a great advancement in the horror genre,
  5. AngelTecashi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Me encantó, los DLC's son muy buenos y completos para que te dure unas 10 horas el juego completo.
  6. Filmanwalt
    Jun 21, 2021
    6
    That was nice. Atmospheric puzzle adventure with a horror setting that was a bit lame in terms of gameplay, even if some elements (stealth, JumpNRun) were packed.

    I liked the presentation, the look and the atmosphere. Sometimes there were really cool pictures and this depicted perversion stuffing everything into itself, coupled with the soundscape, were already uncomfortable. These fat    That was nice. Atmospheric puzzle adventure with a horror setting that was a bit lame in terms of gameplay, even if some elements (stealth, JumpNRun) were packed.

    I liked the presentation, the look and the atmosphere. Sometimes there were really cool pictures and this depicted perversion stuffing everything into itself, coupled with the soundscape, were already uncomfortable. These fat figures in particular looked threatening due to the differences in size.

    In addition, it was a bit too short for me (3 hours approx.), I didn't understand much story-wise and the gameplay, especially the "puzzles", were pretty simple. In the end I got pretty stuck because I didn't see the key in the broken pieces: D.

    You can definitely take it with you, but it didn't knock me out of my socks 6/10 nightmares.

    PS: I have to play Ori sometime.    … Expand
  7. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    EN:
    A sweet and short game, which unfortunately remained in the shadow of bad controls and camera position. It is not possible to guess the true trajectory of the character, due to the low-set camera that follows the character and which cannot be configured at all. The controls are also extremely sluggish, so combined with a bad camera you get frustrating gameplay. The graphics and level    EN:
    A sweet and short game, which unfortunately remained in the shadow of bad controls and camera position. It is not possible to guess the true trajectory of the character, due to the low-set camera that follows the character and which cannot be configured at all. The controls are also extremely sluggish, so combined with a bad camera you get frustrating gameplay. The graphics and level design are at an enviable level.

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    Slatka i kratka igra, koja je nažalost ostala u senci loših kontrola i pozicije kamere. Nije moguće pogoditi pravu putanju lika, zbog prenisko postavljene kamere koja prati lika i koju uopšte nije moguće konfigurisati. Kontrole su takođe izuzetno trome, pa u kombinaciji sa lošom kamerom dobijate frustrirajuć gejmplej. Grafika i dizajn nivoa su na zavidnom nivou.    … Expand
  8. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    A hidden gem. This is one of my favorite games of all time due to its incredibly indirect and mysterious story along with its unique Tim Burton-esque aesthetic. This game presents itself in a way that is sort of comparable to something like Inside or limbo with its mostly fixed camera and detailed environments.
    Its very original musical score complements the eerie and creepy vibes so well    A hidden gem. This is one of my favorite games of all time due to its incredibly indirect and mysterious story along with its unique Tim Burton-esque aesthetic. This game presents itself in a way that is sort of comparable to something like Inside or limbo with its mostly fixed camera and detailed environments.
    Its very original musical score complements the eerie and creepy vibes so well to the point where you become so immersed within the game's world that you'll end up beating it from start to finish in one session.    … Expand
  9. Valkillmore
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best and most unique games of its kind with an INSANELY good OST to go with it.
  10. LCRG
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Now, there is a second game, and the first one is now even better. Little Nightmares is a horror game, but you just want to get scared, maybe this game isn't the best one, but if you want a wonderful story, this game is perfect. Well, you will never understand the game lore if you don't look out for it, the game don't even has any dialog. So understanding this game is pretty hard, youNow, there is a second game, and the first one is now even better. Little Nightmares is a horror game, but you just want to get scared, maybe this game isn't the best one, but if you want a wonderful story, this game is perfect. Well, you will never understand the game lore if you don't look out for it, the game don't even has any dialog. So understanding this game is pretty hard, you need to play 3 games, and read the comic, or if your lazy, you can easily search for theories.
    So, Little Nightmares is just one of the best games i have ever played, and even if you don't want a story game, Little Nightmares is steal a great horror game    … Expand
  11. Mindkiller7522
    May 19, 2021
    8
    2/28/21-3/1/21 100% Story

    Surprisingly good! I definitely had some reservations through the first half, the 3D controls took a bit of getting used to and the puzzles were tedious at first, but by the last chapter I was hooked for sure! The story is a bit mysterious and the game doesn't really lay it out for you, but that works to the game's advantage in a way. You can look up the    2/28/21-3/1/21 100% Story

    Surprisingly good! I definitely had some reservations through the first half, the 3D controls took a bit of getting used to and the puzzles were tedious at first, but by the last chapter I was hooked for sure!

    The story is a bit mysterious and the game doesn't really lay it out for you, but that works to the game's advantage in a way. You can look up the explanation online like I did, which only makes it cooler.

    The art direction is amazing! It almost feels like you are moving through a series of oil paintings. The game is a bit reminiscent of Limbo or Inside, in both the good and bad ways. The puzzles can be really difficult, but ultimately rewarding.

    Overall excellent! They've got me hooked for the sequel.    … Expand
  12. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Apr 14, 2021
    5
    Чревоугодие — любимый из семи смертных грехов, и вот наконец-то ему посвятили аж целую игру, только вот сильно аппетита она не добавит. Little Nightmares — это 2,5D нуарный платформер (на самом деле в первый раз сталкиваюсь с этим термином, но если кто не в курсе, то это когда можно ходить как по горизонтали, так и немного по вертикали/вглубь, но вид камеры от этих перемещений не меняется,Чревоугодие — любимый из семи смертных грехов, и вот наконец-то ему посвятили аж целую игру, только вот сильно аппетита она не добавит. Little Nightmares — это 2,5D нуарный платформер (на самом деле в первый раз сталкиваюсь с этим термином, но если кто не в курсе, то это когда можно ходить как по горизонтали, так и немного по вертикали/вглубь, но вид камеры от этих перемещений не меняется, ситуация в духе Trine 3). Игра была выпущена в 2017 году шведами Tarsier Stidios, студией, которая прикладывала руку к главному платформеру-эксклюзиву для PlayStation LittleBigPlanet. Маленькие кошмарики рассказывают нам историю девятилетней девочки, которая каким-то непонятным образом попала на подводный мрачный корабль-призрак Чрево, забитый с избытком уродливыми гротескными существами. Наша задача пробиться на верхнюю палубу и соответственно выбраться из этого таинственно и одновременно ужасного места, где практически на каждом шагу нас пытаются сцапать и слопать. Самой же девочке по имени Шестая есть тоже периодически хочется, но благо заниматься поисками этого самого так необходимого нам жизненного топлива не нужно, в определенные моменты игра сама подводит нас к этой самой пище богов, выбор которой говорит о том, что нашу героиню едва ли можно назвать беспомощной жертвой. Художественно Little Nightmares выполнена неплохо. Яркие мерзопакостные персонажи, объемные, тонущие в полумраке жуткие виды самого Чрева, плюс гипнотический dark ambient создают ту самую правильную атмосферу, сопутствующую хорошему хоррору. С визуальной точки зрения, единственное что не понравилось, так эта дебильная дымка, из-за которой яркость пришлось выкрутить чуть ли не на самый минимум из-за чего итак достаточно темненькая игрушка превратилась практически в черную ночь. Благо в арсенале Шестой есть зажигалка, и это собственно всё что у нас есть. Задача наша идти, прыгать, взаимодействовать с предметами, швыряя их в нужные места, дабы отвлечь недружелюбно настроенных существ, или, используя эти самые предметы/ключи для открывания дверей или нажатия кнопок вызова лифтов. Как таковых головоломок в игре нет, бегаем/прячемся подгадываем момент, чтобы выйти-перебежать, увидели какую-то чушку, значит ее куда-то нужно швырнуть. Всё просто, до безобразия примитивно ииииии... безумно скучно! Игру прошли за 4,5 часа, но это время тянулось ооооочень долго. В Inside при сопоставимом хронометраже с Little Nightmares, я жаловался, что время пролетело мгновенно, потому как процесс игровой был настолько увлекательный и разнообразный, что его хотелось еще. В Little Nightmares мы с финальными титрами вздохнули с облегчением, что это всё закончилось.… Expand
  13. PrinceFT
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    Loved it! Amazing artistic design, clever little puzzles and terrifying enemies. Just a beautiful game.
  14. paran0id
    Feb 19, 2021
    6
    The camera is just pain, you die because you don't see what comes next. Crossing the same passages over and over again is very annoying. The controls aren't always responsive either, and the reset/respawn points aren't fair as well. The frustration level is high. I'm a bit disappointed.
  15. tom974
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    First thing to be aware of : I got the game free with XBL Gold. Great little game, excellent level design, an unthinkable mix between cute and creepy, this game leaves its mark on you. As I said before, I got the game for free, had I paid it 30 € for a 6 hour session, I'd thought it's a bit too pricy. 10-20 € would be more appropriate.
  16. kosanton
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Saw it was free in xbox live gold and thought why not so downloaded it and all i have to say is i loved this game! i don't understand all these bad reviews about it, ok its a bit short i mean very short and sometimes the controls can be a bit frustrating but the whole experience of playing it and the dark atmosphere of the game was amazing! cant wait for little nightmares 2 in a couple of weeks
  17. snoycel
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    Fun little experience, does not overstay its welcome.
    It starts out very gameplay-focused but by the end it becomes more of a cinematic experience.
    Not sure if this was intentional or a product of its development timelines being cut a bit short.
  18. ItalianNerd7
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    One of the most beautiful and underrated AA game. A game where you have to use your mind and eyes to move forward the aereas. And design is also beautiful of course.
  19. Meeleepit
    Jan 19, 2021
    6
    Well thought out game that is not to long in gameplay

    Perfect just for jumping in and playing it for 30 minutes or so.

    Total gameplay was about 4 hours.

    Weird world and characters
  20. Pradejonero
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    A piece of art. A bit short, but I enjoyed every second. A must play game. So beautiful and creepy at the same time.
  21. Tornadopotato
    Dec 2, 2020
    1
    This is one of the most frustrating games I’ve ever played. Not worth the time in my opinion.
  22. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    A good looking game with a weird, gruesome art-style. Cute in its own way and a little bit disgusting. Gameplay is nothing special but often had me confused, looking for around in vain for things in the environment that were not always clearly presented. Reminded me a lot of "Inside".
  23. derkonig6
    May 8, 2018
    5
    This game has awful controls. Wanna know the challange this game gives you ? To bare with it's sub par controls that feel so so bad. Better buy Better of playing black the fall
  24. Joellemm
    May 1, 2018
    9
    I loved Little Nightmares. The detail and intractability of the game's beautiful environment is its most impressive feature. The characters act also, alongside this environment, to maintain the game's theme, utilising provocative symbolism, and blurring the line between realism and artificial to create an eerie atmosphere that is maintained throughout. The gameplay is simple but engaging,I loved Little Nightmares. The detail and intractability of the game's beautiful environment is its most impressive feature. The characters act also, alongside this environment, to maintain the game's theme, utilising provocative symbolism, and blurring the line between realism and artificial to create an eerie atmosphere that is maintained throughout. The gameplay is simple but engaging, varying the pacing of the challenges you encounter. Its maybe not as polished as 'Inside', to use an example, and I would criticise the button mapping that always felt awkward, but its a unique and bold experience, providing a harrowing look at greed and consumption. Aesthetically, it may be favourite game of all time.… Expand
  25. Young_Nacho
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    This is a fun and creepy little experience that will last you no more than an evening to complete, so it's worth giving it a play though. The art style feels like something right out of a Tim Burton movie, and the world building is really good. The gameplay is relatively simple, but fun nonetheless (although there are some issues with controls). The story is pretty vague but it works wellThis is a fun and creepy little experience that will last you no more than an evening to complete, so it's worth giving it a play though. The art style feels like something right out of a Tim Burton movie, and the world building is really good. The gameplay is relatively simple, but fun nonetheless (although there are some issues with controls). The story is pretty vague but it works well with the game, and overall, Little nightmares was a really enjoyable experience.… Expand
  26. GBG_Jason
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    At first glance, Little Nightmares appears to be nothing more than a cutesy horror game aimed at the Nightmare Before Christmas crowd. Part Tim Burton, part City of Lost Children, with some Silent Hill and Limbo mixed in for good measure, Little Nightmares puts its influences center stage and it works. Tarsier Studios managed to combine them into an impressive, yet small package that leftAt first glance, Little Nightmares appears to be nothing more than a cutesy horror game aimed at the Nightmare Before Christmas crowd. Part Tim Burton, part City of Lost Children, with some Silent Hill and Limbo mixed in for good measure, Little Nightmares puts its influences center stage and it works. Tarsier Studios managed to combine them into an impressive, yet small package that left me yearning for more.

    You begin the game as Six, a small, humanlike creature equipped with nothing but a bright yellow rain coat in a world that while not outright terrifying, you can tell from the minute you start, something is off. The entirety of the game is spent on a hulking ship only known as the Maw. What is it? Where is it going? Where did it come from? Why does almost everyone on the ship want to murder you? These questions are never answered, but I don’t really care and neither should you. Much like Limbo, you are left alone with your wits, with very little direction for most of the game. While this may make it seem inaccessible, I only ran into issues when in an extremely dark area; I kept falling victim to cheap deaths caused by the game not telling me I had a lighter to make the pitch black area less deadly.

    The Maw is hands down the most detailed landscape I’ve seen in this gaming generation. The water and lighting effects are not only amazing, they are almost photorealistic. My one complaint about the visuals is that many of the areas are too dark. I not only had to turn the brightness all the way up, I had to adjust my TV’s brightness. This did lead to a few cheap deaths which were partly due to the lighter not being explained at the early stage of the game. The controls are fairly simple and very straightforward, but the addition of a tutorial may have made the beginning less frustrating.

    Tarsier put just as much love and attention into the sound effects. Long periods of silence will be broken up by torturous screams let out by unseen passengers, the creaking of the ship settling, and drips of leaky pipes. Again, nothing terrifying, but it just intensifies the feeling that something is waiting in the shadows to pop out and grab you at any moment.

    You will spend your time in the Maw evading a small number of enemies, most of which are the bosses of the game, many of which feature distorted features inspired by The City of Lost Children or Tim Burton. While like the setting, these are unsettling, they are not outright terrifying. These enemies will chase you multiple times throughout their designated level. These chases are a highlight of the game, although dark corridors leave little room for error; one misstep and you will have to begin the chase from scratch. While many levels will result in needing a few attempts, a perfect run gave me a sense of accomplishment that I haven’t gotten from a game in a while. These will eventually lead up to a whopping two boss fights. These are the only two instances of any sort of combat you will experience, both of which are mind benders and do offer a change of pace from the puzzles and chases you encounter. The enemy with freakishly long arms will likely be the most frustrating confrontation of the year.

    The only other inhabitants of the Maw that do not try to kill you are small creatures reminiscent of a baby Pyramid Head from Silent Hill, which you can occasionally rescue or help in some way. These act as one of the collectibles of the game, which you must hug to claim. Doing so causes a tone ripped straight from Silent Hill, and shortly thereafter they disappear. Additionally, there are some other collectibles in the form of small pots that can be broken, and lamps or candles that can be lit. These do not add to the game in any obvious way aside from the associated achievements/trophies.

    Unfortunately, these collectibles are the extent of replayability, beyond those who wish to complete the games vague list of achievements/trophies. Little Nightmares does run a little short on content for the $19.99 price of admission, with my first playthrough clocking in at a little over 4 hours. My wife managed to complete the game in an hour less. Despite this shortcoming, I would recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of its influences or horror games in general. I would not be surprised to see Little Nightmares on many gamers’ Game of the Year list, including my own.    … Expand
  27. Timgriff84
    May 16, 2017
    7
    This game betters Inside by actually providing some concept to what's going on "it's a nightmare", but in every other way it's not as good. The controls are ever so slightly annoying by not jumping when you press jump or being so sensitive to an up or down direction that you fall down a hole. This in itself in then made worse by the loading times. In fact everything about the game is madeThis game betters Inside by actually providing some concept to what's going on "it's a nightmare", but in every other way it's not as good. The controls are ever so slightly annoying by not jumping when you press jump or being so sensitive to an up or down direction that you fall down a hole. This in itself in then made worse by the loading times. In fact everything about the game is made worse by the loading times. In a game where failure to solve a puzzle often means death and death means a loading screen this makes the difference between it being fun and just a bit tedious. Initially I though I had played this longer than Inside and that it was a much longer game, checking my play time though I now realise I've only been playing 2 hours but the lack of enjoyment makes it feel like 6.… Expand
  28. GMRlife
    May 15, 2017
    3
    When I first saw an achievement for completing the game in an hour I didn't expect it to be terribly long. I did expect to be entertained in that short time though... I was not. The game simply isn't challenging. The bulk of the game involves running away from someone/something with a few mundane jump puzzles thrown in. The game is no more "freaky/scarey" than the stop-motion flicks madeWhen I first saw an achievement for completing the game in an hour I didn't expect it to be terribly long. I did expect to be entertained in that short time though... I was not. The game simply isn't challenging. The bulk of the game involves running away from someone/something with a few mundane jump puzzles thrown in. The game is no more "freaky/scarey" than the stop-motion flicks made by Tim Burton. There is no real story, not even a real driving factor to move your character to the left. After playing you are just left with the empty feeling of having wasted time and money. For those who enjoy dark/strange caricatures but aren't expecting much from a game, Little Nightmares might be a perfect addition to your game collection... but only after a deep, deep discount.… Expand
  29. WhiteWolf81
    May 5, 2017
    7
    Il gioco è bello e l'atmosfera e lo stile "Timburtoniano" dai tratti lugubri sono originali e colpiscono nel segno, tuttavia le meccaniche di gioco sono forse un pò troppo semplicistiche e inoltre la longevità è davvero esigua...ho finito il gioco in 4 ore giocando con molta calma e cercando tutti i collezionabili...un pò troppo poco per il costo della limited "Six Edition" di 35 euro.Il gioco è bello e l'atmosfera e lo stile "Timburtoniano" dai tratti lugubri sono originali e colpiscono nel segno, tuttavia le meccaniche di gioco sono forse un pò troppo semplicistiche e inoltre la longevità è davvero esigua...ho finito il gioco in 4 ore giocando con molta calma e cercando tutti i collezionabili...un pò troppo poco per il costo della limited "Six Edition" di 35 euro. Anche 20 euro per la versione digitale li ritengo eccessivi per ciò che viene proposto...Consigliato ma ad un taglio di prezzo (10/15 euro).
    Premiato per l'atmosfera e la colonna sonora, discreto come gameplay, insufficiente per la longevità.    … Expand
  30. CoN_MaN_94_x
    May 2, 2017
    6
    Clever and engaging gameplay that can be challenging in parts as well as creepy heart thumping chases, set in a beautifully grim and dark landscape. However when you start to factor-in the non existent/unexplained story coupled with the fact it only lasts for about 3-4hr playing time, it's not a must play experience.

    If you buy this game you will have a blast while it lasts but then    Clever and engaging gameplay that can be challenging in parts as well as creepy heart thumping chases, set in a beautifully grim and dark landscape. However when you start to factor-in the non existent/unexplained story coupled with the fact it only lasts for about 3-4hr playing time, it's not a must play experience.

    If you buy this game you will have a blast while it lasts but then soon after completing the question; "what was all that about?" sets in and you realise that it has 0 replay-ability there soon-after.    … Expand
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#31 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#49 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 30, 2017
    50
    Unique Burtonesque art direction could not avert my attention from the fact that Little Nightmares is one of the poorest platformers I’ve played in years. [07/2017, p.43]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2017
    80
    A carnival of grotesque and gothic fancies makes up for the finicky platforming. [July 2017, p.87]
  3. DarkStation
    May 29, 2017
    80
    Little Nightmares is based entirely on its visual appearance but at the same time it couldn't exist as anything else but a game. Unfortunately, it's the insecure practicalities of the gaming mechanics that somewhat detract from an otherwise sublime performance. Full of subdued innuendo, Little Nightmares is like a demented puppet show or diorama, somehow lifelike but at the same time disturbingly artificial. It certainly doesn't look like your typical game and is a nightmare worth experiencing.
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