From The Night (2024)

Developer: James Val'Rose
Publisher: James Val'Rose Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, precise retro platformer where every door-to-door run demands careful jumps and avoids gory traps.

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What players say

Players praise the game as surprisingly fun for its low price, but split on the controls: some find the dash-jump timing and ladder climbing awkward, and one notes an FPS drop tied to screen-shake effects. The game is short, around one hour, and demands precision.

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