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Yomawari: Night Alone

NIS America, Nippon Ichi Software
Oct 25, 2016 - PC, PlayStation Vita
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

76

Top Critic Average

70%

Critics Recommend

Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
Destructoid
8 / 10
TheSixthAxis
9 / 10
IGN Spain
8.5 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
God is a Geek
8 / 10
DualShockers
8 / 10
PlayStation LifeStyle
7.5 / 10
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Critic Reviews for Yomawari: Night Alone

Metro GameCentral

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7 / 10
Metro GameCentral

A very different kind of survival horror, that despite a few flaws is both scarier and more thematically interesting than most of its contemporaries.

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I still get chills thinking about my time with Yomawari: Night Alone. Whether it's a particularly scary moment that pops into my head or one of the many weird visuals that I just can't get out of my mind, this is a game that's going to stick with me for a while. I just wish there was more of it for me to remember.

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It’s hard to find a truly glaring flaw in Yomawari: Night Alone. My biggest complaint of a lack of story or creature explanations is honestly something that other players might have zero problems with. It’s even something that I admit myself adds to the mystique and charm of the game. I’m awful at playing horror games, and I’m always too scared to make any real progress. Yomawari creates a great atmosphere of tension and terror that rarely relies on cheap scares, and it was the perfect formula to keep me hooked until the end. If you’re looking for a good alternate horror game, look no further.

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A charming & scary 2D adventure full of Japanese elements & a great aesthetic work on it's back. One of the best survival horror for PS Vita.

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Yomawari: Night Alone is a game that will be remembered more for its tone and story than gameplay, but that’s enough to recommend it.

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One of the scariest experiences I’ve ever had in gaming with its nerve-racking atmosphere and grotesque enemies.

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Yomawari: Night Alone has small elements that may be frustrating, with repeated death and wasted time spent wandering, looking for the one thing that will cause some progression. This is mitigated by its short run time and great sense of atmosphere. The reserved score, reliance on player imagination, and world building make it a worthwhile investment for those who aren’t afraid of surrealistic creatures lurking in the dark.

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Despite its flaws, Yomawari: Night Alone is an entertaining game that will be perfect to play while handing out candy to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. The incredibly lenient death system will be seen as a boon by those who suffer through horror games and love only having to experience a particularly scary section the bare number of times that is necessary. The save system also encourages a pick-up-and-play mentality, which is a nice fit on the Vita. Pick up Yomawari: Night Alone if you want to see a horror game on the Vita, because it will likely be one of the last of its kind, since the system is on life support.

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