Underplayed Gems

The Night of the Scissors (2022)

The Night of the Scissors cover
Developer
Tomás Esconjaureguy
Publisher
selewi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 469 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, retro survival horror game with tank controls and a VHS slasher feel, where you creep through an abandoned post office avoiding a killer.

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What players say

Players say it is a very short survival horror game that loses tension because dying has no consequence. The tank controls are manageable and the camera work is praised, but the low price tag is the main draw.

Screenshots

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