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In Nightmare
Released On: Mar 29, 2022
53
4.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
53
17% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
33% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
50% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
53
17% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
33% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
50% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
While at first glance I thought this was going to be a horror game in the same way that Grabbed by the Ghoulies is; that is to say very silly and a bit over the top. But I was pleasantly surprised at In Nightmare, as I said horror is not usually my thing but the subject matter here and the way it’s handled is quite masterful. I mean the whole game is extremely relatable as Bill discovers the thing that some of us have already; and that thing is that more often than not we create our own monsters via our subconscious. The situations or people we monster-fy were never as bad as we thought they were. And hopefully I haven’t said too much, because this game is a wonderful experience, despite the wonky jump button and iffy sonar system I enjoyed my time in this nightmare very much. And while there isn’t much replay value outside of trying to 100% everything; at a value price In Nightmare is more than worth it just on the story alone.
Despite the confusing narrative, In Nightmare is still fun. The puzzles are varied and delightful to work through. And while not the scariest game I’ve played, there’s plenty of anxiety to be had sneaking around enemies and solving puzzles under duress.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
4.5
27% Positive
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18% Mixed
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2 Ratings
55% Negative
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6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
4.5
27% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
18% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
55% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
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The overall idea of In Nightmare is solid. The trapped-in-a-child’s-nightmare vibe and slow unveiling of his past traumas feel fresh.
In Nightmare is an experience that will leave players more frustrated than frightened. The story is decent enough, if predictable, but it quickly loses steam since you can guess what'll happen and the pantomimed scenes are too vague. The gameplay teeters between fine to unplayable due to technical issues and an overall design that favors trial and error and memorization versus crafting a more dynamic challenge. All of those things rob the game of a scare factor; there's nothing really horrifying about what you're up against. The ideas are sound, but unless you have to play every single horror game out there, you can safely skip In Nightmare and not miss a thing.
In Nightmare is a pale competitor to other titles of the horror-adventure genre. Stealth that’s preferable to charge through, puzzles that are the blandest of time-wasters and a narrative of dark themes burdened with typos and poor delivery. Real nightmares threaten your sleep with terror and fear, whereas In Nightmare only threatens to bore or frustrate you to death.
Unless you have the patience of a saint, I would steer clear of In Nightmare. It really is a shame, as there’s an interesting story being told from Bill’s eyes and a really vibrant and vivid world with a unique style to explore, but any semblance of gameplay is horribly hampered by a nightmare of poor gameplay designs. I’ll keep dreaming of how much I’d enjoy this game once it sees some quality of life improvements show up to fix the plethora of lackluster stealth gameplay and frustrating “puzzles”.
A quaint art direction and an occasional well-conceived puzzle are not enough to redeem this painful slog through a child's living nightmare. Trial-and-error instakill sections and some of the worst hide and seek stealth since Sanity of Morris ensure the greatest nightmare will be your own.
Summary Enter a Chilling Dreamworld of Whimsy and Horror. Closing his heart to reality, our protagonist falls into a deep slumber and awakens in a nightmarish dreamworld. In Nightmare is a narrative-driven horror adventure game combining sneak action with diverse puzzles. It follows a young boy in search for the last hope of love who is working ...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Mar 29, 2022
Developer:
- Magicfish Studio
Publisher: Maximum Games
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