Little Nightmares Reviews

Little Nightmares is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 21, 2017

Tariser has come a long way from the bubbly world of LittleBigPlanet with the dark and disgusting world of Little Nightmares. What it lacks in gamplay substance is made up for in visual and audio design. If that's a trade-off you're worth making, and Little Nightmares is a decent entry into the genre.

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9 / 10
Apr 21, 2017

Little Nightmares is frightening, in a way that gets under your skin. A way that whispers in your ear that you won't sleep well tonight. Little Nightmares takes things you were afraid of when you were a kid, and reminds you you're still afraid now.

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Unscored
Apr 21, 2017

It's precisely the kind of horror game I love – grotesque but not gross, and interested in thoughtful pacing and escalation rather than jumpscares and shocks. Also, linear though it is, there are some collectibles I'd like to hunt for and the whole game is short enough that I'll happily play it again, or watch someone else playing.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2017

Little Nightmares is a genuinely unnerving and eerie experience that never cheaply earns its thrills and scares. Despite an anti-climactic ending and some maladroit platforming sequences, Tarsier Studios successfully delivers a unique, memorable, and incredibly tense experience.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 5, 2017

Tarsier Studios' new puzzle/platformer uses dark whimsy and a sympathetic protagonist to make us ponder the consequences of modern excess

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Unscored
May 11, 2017

"Little Nightmares" is a taut game that is creepy and atmospheric. It doesn't extend the margins of video game aesthetics so much as grow the market for dark, video game fairy tales. At present, I'm fine with that. ==

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9 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2017

Little Nightmares is an entrancing yet brief journey that even those averse to the horror game genre can enjoy. Its implementation of horror hits deeper and lasts longer than other games in the genre while still making it both enjoyable and accessible. Its beautiful visuals and sound design make for an immersive and horrifying experience that is difficult to put down even at its most terrifying moments. And even after surviving through its myriad of possibly nightmare-inducing sequences, it's hard to shake the feeling of wanting to experience more.

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70 / 100
Apr 29, 2017

While Little Nightmares might not scare your pants off, it will definitely get your heart racing. The game's mix of incredible art design and enjoyable gameplay create a memorable game that gets better with each level. While Little Nightmares' long load times will hopefully get patched out currently, they make exploring a lot less desirable. Puzzles in the game could be better, but its main gameplay elements come off very thrilling and fun.

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May 14, 2017

The art, in itself, makes Little Nightmares worth checking out. The story, the gameplay, and the length that come with it make it a bit harder to justify the price. As polished as the art and animation are, the other parts of the game feel like unfinished ideas. Little Nightmares deserves a look, but waiting for a sale might make more sense for many gamers.

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May 1, 2017

Despite its straightforward gameplay, Little Nightmares is a title worth putting in the handful of hours that it'll take you to complete, and you'll be surprised by how much ends up sticking with you.

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8 / 10
Apr 22, 2017

Despite the lack of original ideas and obvious problems with the controls during the chases, Little Nightmares is very atmospheric stealth adventure game with great graphics, interesting main character, a strange world and impressive music. If you like INSIDE and Limbo, then be sure to play Little Nightmares too.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2017

Behind the creepy mood and the awesome graphics, Little Nightmares has very little (pun intended) to say, gameplay-wise. Too simple, with some basic platforming and uninspired stealth sections.

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Apr 23, 2017

Unlike the nightmare realm out of which Six is desperate to escape, Little Nightmares is a dream of a game that, upon completion, you may wish you could experience anew.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2017

Inventive and disturbing puzzler with beautiful environments, Little Nightmares is well worth a look for fans of the genre looking for something a little different.

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7.8 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2017

Little Creatures is a freshly scary experience that feels like a like gothic storybook come to life despite some technical hiccups and awkward controls.

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90 / 100
Apr 29, 2017

Little Nightmares takes the budding “hide-and-seek-horror” genre to another level by implementing a visual style that is both grotesque and inescapable.

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7 / 10
May 1, 2017

Little Nightmares is like a fledgling chef's interpretation of a gourmet dish: it looks the part and hits the spot – but it won't live too long in the memory once you've greedily gobbled it up. Outstanding presentation is paired with some forgettable puzzles and a slightly fragmented fiction, leaving a feast that will satisfy without ever really forcing your tastebuds to explode.

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7.8 / 10.0
Apr 21, 2017

Little Nightmares is a fascinating game. Its style, atmospheres and environments can be quite creepy and it also features some disturbing situations. However, the game doesn't satisfy the player's curiosity, leaving them unfulfilled.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 30, 2017

Part Spirited Away and part Tim Burton-style narrative, Little Nightmares serves up an intriguing suspense-horror platformer with great visuals, a nice dose of mystery and a compelling narrative. The game is a bit brief and leans toward the easier side of the difficulty scale. That short experience, however, is definitely sweet and will tickle fans of Limbo, Inside and other games in the genre. All in all, Little Nightmares is a sleeper hit.

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3.5 / 5.0
Apr 21, 2017

If you liked Limbo and Inside, then Little Nightmares is definitely for you. Though its puzzles may not have you stumped for quite as long, its sinister world will consume your attention throughout its five to six-hour duration.

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