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- Wales Interactive
- Wales Interactive
- Wales Interactive
- Wales Interactive
Night Book
Released On: Jul 27, 2021
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Generally Unfavorable
49
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Generally Unfavorable
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
49
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
50% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
50% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Night Book is a good example of the kind of modern FMV game that Wales Interactive produce. It brings together an interesting story with some strong performances and a topical site of anxiety. At a run time of about 45 minutes for each playthrough this is perfect for a quick play with a glass of wine but may not feel like the best value. There's plenty of replayability though if you want to unlock all the endings, but many of them involve only slight variations of events you’ll have seen before. Night Book is very much an FMV interactive experience rather than a game but it is undoubtedly a solid example of its kind. Just don’t go into it expecting much in the way of gameplay.
As much as I wanted Night Book to be good, not even FMV can salvage this otherwise lackluster experience. Despite solid acting performances from the entire cast, it isn't enough to elevate this paint-by-numbers slog to the next level. It's probably best to leave this tome on the shelf where it belongs.
If you’ve got the slightest interest in the horror genre, you’ve already seen what Night Book has to offer. The idea of a full motion video tale with multiple endings is a noble one, but the poor acting and breakneck pace ruin its chances of ever standing out.
Only loosely interactive and definitely not thrilling, Night Book is a subpar addition to the FMV stable. Found footage tropes are rinsed shamelessly and the lack of any meaningful engagement means the only true horror is the lost potential.
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Summary An online interpreter is tricked into reading an ancient book that summons a demon into her home. Night Book is an interactive occult thriller from the publishers of The Complex, Five Dates and Maid of Sker. Loralyn works the night shift remotely from her home, live interpreting video calls from English to French and back again. Curre...
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 4
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Jul 27, 2021
Developer:
- Good Gate Media
Publisher: Wales Interactive
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