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Night in the Woods

  • Video Game
  • 2017
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IMDb RATING
8.0/10
898
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Night in the Woods (2017)
Night in the woods
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Psychological DramaHorrorMystery

After dropping out of college, Mae returns to her hometown of Possum Springs where she slowly uncovers a dark mystery.After dropping out of college, Mae returns to her hometown of Possum Springs where she slowly uncovers a dark mystery.After dropping out of college, Mae returns to her hometown of Possum Springs where she slowly uncovers a dark mystery.

  • Directors
    • Scott Benson
    • Bethany Hockenberry
    • Alec Holowka
  • Writers
    • Scott Benson
    • Bethany Hockenberry
    • Alec Holowka
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    898
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Scott Benson
      • Bethany Hockenberry
      • Alec Holowka
    • Writers
      • Scott Benson
      • Bethany Hockenberry
      • Alec Holowka
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    9jamesurech

    Story over gameplay and it works

    The beginning was very slow, but the characters and their interactions were compelling enough to keep me interested enough in continuing. The bass playing was fun, but it was less important than I thought it would be. I really like how there's a lot of different storylines going on, and you get to choose to focus on the ones you care about. The gameplay was never very compelling, which is one issue I have with the game, but it makes up for it with how well the story builds up near the end. The beginning was very slow, but the characters and their interactions were compelling enough to keep me interested enough in continuing. The bass playing was fun, but it was less important than I thought it would be. I really like how there's a lot of different storylines going on, and you get to choose to focus on the ones you care about. The gameplay was never very compelling, which is one issue I have with the game, but it makes up for it with how well the story builds up near the end.
    10kervindonngo

    The Story Platformer Masterpiece

    If you were a fan of story driven games like Life Is Strange (and furry anthros). Then this video game choices matter game is something that is worth giving a try.

    Night In The Woods is absolutely an amazing story game which follows our protagonist Mae Borowski living the life returning to Possum Springs. But aside with Mae she is also with her other friends who are also bandmates such as Bae Santello, Gregg Lee and Angus Delaney.

    For a simple platform game that has no points to earn or doing something olatfomy thing like Mario. The game focuses on the story so much that it what really makes a work of art and most importantly the game even has the most recognizable characters too. But mostly almost everything in Possum Springs are absolutely interactable too.

    But the best part of that this game has is it's minigame called Demontower. Rather having that minigame treated like a simple plain game but it's minigame has absolutely treated like an actual game that I am forgetythe fact it's still Night In The Woods. And the best part that this game it even includes additional two games such as Longest Night and Lost Constellation. But Lost Constellation is my favorite kind of extra game to play with.

    But the thing I like the game is the replay value. I couldn't actually sleep the fact that not just I want to know Bae route but even Gregg's route too as well.

    This game is something that I would definitely remember on what is like on absolutely great no matter what. And a perfect game for mostly the furry fandom.
    10jaykords

    The best video game ever made, not even close

    I have never encountered any piece of media in my entire life that I care about as much as this game. It is beautiful, funny, heartwarming, intelligent, and deeply saddening. The game has a mystery plot, but you don't play it for the plot. You play it for the incredible characters, not just the main four. Every character in this game has its own personality and story. There are so many different things you can do, so many choices you can make, and while it's possible to finish this game without experiencing most of it, you get out of this game what you put in. On my first playthrough, I opted out of a lot of optional content, which lowered my enjoyment of the game. On the second playthrough, however, I took the time to experience this game to its fullest, and I was not disappointed. Truly a one of a kind game. Do yourself a favor and play this.
    10TheMysteriousReviewer

    One of Indie Gaming's Most Strongest

    Before this existed, this has known to have a couple of kickstarter games in order to keep indie gaming independent. And after playing this game, I can tell there's so much effort that was put to. Night In The Woods is one of gaming's most independent indie platform. This has went a long way from all that started with a couple of games for kickstarter to a few more years later into creating this. It would be all worth the effort with an engaging and intense story featuring a couple of different plot routes, lovable characters that serve a lot of purpose to this, gameplay that would allow a player to take time on visiting places and still focus on the main story, and creative indie graphics that presents the setting we would go to. But if there is one thing that really makes this game something incredible is its social commentary on social issues like the economy and religion. I won't spoil anything, but even on the final act where it would present climate change beliefs that could affect the world. If you are a fan of indie gaming and you think they deserve more attention, then please go play this game. However, I wouldn't judge how the game looks and I would recommend playing mostly for teens and young adults because of a dark tone. Not only is this one of the best indie games I've played, but possibly the most strongest that has been created. I can totally relate to Mae, because I will go and have hope until the end.
    7Cachemeran

    American East Coast Late Teenage Drama

    Despite its lovely art style it can bring you to depressing levels you never knew such game could do. Playing the game through the eyes of a college dropout is hard as a lot of times the game imitates the real life social embarrassment.

    That until it suddenly turns into a different game. It takes a deep turn to the cult mystery genre. It has some really haunting scenes especially with the perfectly placed soundtrack. Such a shame the last section of the story is so rushed and the ending isn't as satisfying as the beginning of the game.

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    Related interests

    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Psychological Drama
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
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    • Trivia
      The animator/artist for this game, Scott Benson, has posted a doodle of Mae Borowski as a 23 year old. In the game, Mae is 20.
    • Connections
      Featured in Outside Xtra: 8 Best Games You Might Have Missed in 2017 (2017)

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      • February 21, 2017 (United States)
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