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Between Me and the Night2016
Early Access

Between Me and the Night

2016 KISS ltd66Worthwhile

Playtime

ShortTypically 3 hours

Playable on

Available on

Game modes

Details

Launch
January 22, 2016
Developer
RainDance LX
Publisher
KISS ltd

Overview

‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.

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Reception

The positives almost make up for the negatives, but the game lets itself down in one crucial area. It's way too short. A shame because the puzzling and exploration is good enough to warrant more of it, and the title is mostly pretty enjoyable and engaging.

Between Me And The Night is a game that challenges some tough subjects, mental health is not something that many developers delve into. It's a shame that clumsy and vague puzzle design hold the game back. It's worth a few hours of your time if you don't mind relying on guides to help your progression.

Between Me And The Night never feels less than sincere and heartfelt while doing this. And if you can embrace its perspective, the game stands to offer a moving and smart depiction of navigating life through the scrim of an angst born in childhood.

The style of animation is minimalist and yet somewhat beautiful

Sometimes a game doesn't need a thousand endings, gimmicks, and symbols to tell a story that makes it all worth it.