White Night
May 17, 2018 8 years ago
The dark will reveal all in this third-person narrative-driven survival horror game set in the jazz/noir-era of the 1930s. White Night is both a survival horror and an homage to the first survival horror while developing its own identity. Set in America's early thirties, the game offers to live the nightmare of a man, hurt and trapped in an old family manor where darkness is a constant threat. Stranded and injured in the dead of night after an unfortunate automobile accident, players must investigate a nearby dilapidated mansion and interact with their surroundings in search of aid and answers. White Night challenges players to confront the nightmares of the past on an adventure in which darkness is the enemy… and darkness is everywhere.
What it’s like
White Night immerses players in a stark, monochromatic noir nightmare where light is both a weapon and a lifeline. You play as an injured man trapped in a decaying mansion, piecing together the traumatic history of its inhabitants through environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving. The experience is defined by its striking visual contrast; the world exists only where your flashlight cuts through the oppressive gloom, creating intense moments of vulnerability against lurking threats. While the narrative aims for psychological depth, it often relies on familiar survival horror tropes rather than groundbreaking writing. The core loop involves navigating fixed-camera perspectives and third-person exploration to uncover secrets, balancing atmospheric dread with occasional frustration from opaque design choices. It is a mood-first experience that prioritizes sensory tension over complex mechanics or character development.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodVisuals / ArtAudio / MusicExploration / World
Keep in mind The narrative can feel generic and the writing thin, failing to fully capitalize on its intriguing noir premise. · Puzzle logic and progression gating may feel arbitrary or frustrating to players who prefer clear direction.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, pcgamer.com, ign.com, gamespot.com, nintendolife.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 03, 201511 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 03, 201511 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 03, 201511 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 03, 201511 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 03, 201511 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
