{"id":182545,"date":"2023-08-01T16:16:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d27fq2mgp64qlg.cloudfront.net\/en\/?p=182545"},"modified":"2023-08-01T16:19:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:19:19","slug":"nightmarescape-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d27fq2mgp64qlg.cloudfront.net\/en\/post\/182545\/nightmarescape-review","title":{"rendered":"NightmareScape Review \u2013 Puzzle Horror with Satisfying Spooks but Subpar Gameplay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently make its way to Nintendo Switch, NightmareScape<\/a><\/strong> or you may know as In Nightmare for Playstation and PC, brings scary puzzle horror elements reminiscent of the Silent Hill gameplay. Playing as the young protagonist Bill, who has been thrust into terrible and abstract worlds drawn from his psyche, you must navigate nightmarish levels and puzzles to uncover a traumatic family history. Stylish retro graphics, dark lighting with creative camera angles, and perfectly creepy visuals and level designs grant this game a spooky atmosphere for uncovering an interesting but simple story.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet rough controls and unfair enemy encounters often spoil the fun; the real horror of NightmareScape is not any grotesque monster, but having to frequently redo an unfair monster chase that kills you before you can find the correct path. Rough and confusing gameplay elements within NightmareScape detract but are still made up for by interesting and diverse level environments that tie into a fascinating, relatable story.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/meta>\u258d<\/strong><\/span>Interesting Gameplay Mechanics Fall Flat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unique gameplay mechanics within NightmareScape promise a potential that is rarely achieved. The player explores nightmare worlds with a slant camera angle, which prevents rooms from being fully visible. This unique camera perspective, giving the game a fresh look, works with one of its main mechanics. The dream spirit, Bikti, is able to fly past your character to explore levels, detect hidden items, and scan for unseen enemies. While Bill has the ability to control Bikti, run until out of stamina, and jump, you are tasked with escaping from monsters and unearthing secrets related to your past, while completing puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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