I was not expecting to enjoy this game as much as I did. This was an impulse buy for me and thankfully, it paid off in spades.Little nightmares follows the story of Six, as she tries to escape The Maw an underwater vessel that caters to some rather unsavoury characters.At it's heart, this game is a puzzle platformer, but the story that the game weaves ends up making it feel so much deeper then that, even though we actually find out very little abut Six or her back story, (Or that she is even really is a she for that matter.) And this was one thing I didn't like about the game. There was so little back story presented to you at the beginning of the game. And while that does help to build a sense of mystery and a certain degree of hopelessness, a little bit of information to go on wouldn't have hurt. Everything I know about the world of 'Little Nightmares' I have earned from YouTube since finishing the game.The puzzles themselves aren't that complicated, and the platforming not too challenging, requiring if anything just good timing and quick reflexes. What makes this game a challenge are the bosses that you face throughout each level; the Janitor, the Twin Chefs, The guests and The Lady. Each of the pursue you throughout your journey through each level so don't get to close, or make too much noise, you may come to regret it.It is the eerie atmosphere of Little Nightmares that really saves it from being a generic platformer. The environments are kept purposefully dark and creepy, meaning that at several times during the game, you are forced to see by nothing more than Six's trusty lighter, making for a nerve-wracking experience as you cannot see more that a step or two ahead of yourself. The music and sound effects are beautifully done, and add just the right amount of atmosphere, especially those few times when your journey is accompanied by the creepy sound of children singing. And when discuss atmosphere and setting, we can't not talk about the visuals, which at times were absolutely grotesque. A stark contrast to little six in her adorable Yellow raincoat. Though she may not be as innocent as first thought, for if you pay attention throughout the game, her character slowly becomes darker and darker as the story progresses, right up until that shocking, and slightly perplexing ending.There is no tutorial for this game, we are left with simple trial and error to figure out how to best get Six through her journey, however the controls, once figured out are easy to use and shouldn't present any kind of problem. The same principle is necessary when getting to grips with certain game mechanics; how close can I get before the monster can see me? How far away do I need to be before he can hear me? These questions are vital in your attempts to escape, and you will die many, many times, before you get it right. A delight to play and a game that I definitely recommend . I was not expecting to enjoy this game as much as I did. This was an impulse buy for me and thankfully, it paid off in spades.Little nightmares follows the story of Six, as she tries to escape The Maw an underwater vessel that caters to some rather unsavoury characters.At it's heart, this game is a puzzle platformer, but the story that the game weaves ends up making it feel so much deeper then that, even though we actually find out very little abut Six or her back story, (Or that she is even really is a she for that matter.) And this was one thing I didn't like about the game. There was so little back story presented to you at the beginning of the game. And while that does help to build a sense of mystery and a certain degree of hopelessness, a little bit of information to go on wouldn't have hurt. Everything I know about the world of 'Little Nightmares' I have earned from YouTube since finishing the game.The puzzles themselves aren't that complicated, and the platforming not too challenging, requiring if anything just good timing and quick reflexes. What makes this game a challenge are the bosses that you face throughout each level; the Janitor, the Twin Chefs, The guests and The Lady. Each of the pursue you throughout your journey through each level so don't get to close, or make too much noise, you may come to regret it.It is the eerie atmosphere of Little Nightmares that really saves it from being a generic platformer. The environments are kept purposefully dark and creepy, meaning that at several times during the game, you are forced to see by nothing more than Six's trusty lighter, making for a nerve-wracking experience as you cannot see more that a step or two ahead of yourself. The music and sound effects are beautifully done, and add just the right amount of atmosphere, especially those few times when your journey is accompanied by the creepy sound of children singing. And when discuss atmosphere and setting, we can't not talk about the visuals, which at times were absolutely grotesque. A stark contrast to little six in her adorable Yellow raincoat. Though she may not be as innocent as first thought, for if you pay attention throughout the game, her character slowly becomes darker and darker as the story progresses, right up until that shocking, and slightly perplexing ending.There is no tutorial for this game, we are left with simple trial and error to figure out how to best get Six through her journey, however the controls, once figured out are easy to use and shouldn't present any kind of problem. The same principle is necessary when getting to grips with certain game mechanics; how close can I get before the monster can see me? How far away do I need to be before he can hear me? These questions are vital in your attempts to escape, and you will die many, many times, before you get it right. A delight to play and a game that I definitely recommend . |