Little Nightmare is the latest game from developer Tarsier Studios, and many gamers might have heard of this title already and for good reason. In the same vein of Playdead’s masterfully crafted titles Limbo and Inside, Little Nightmares set players on a horrifying journey filled with twists and story moments that will have you thinking for days.
Maybe Little Nightmares isn’t as subtle and deep as the previously mentioned titles, but that’s not to say that this game is any less worth your time. In fact, if you liked those type of games, then this will be right up your alley.
I will give enough info about the story to have you intrigued, but knowing too much about the game, will tarnish your experience; so I’m going to do my best to keep it at a minimal.
Players will take the role as Six, a small child in a yellow raincoat. Six must escape the Maw, an unnerving ship that is filled with all sorts of horrors. You will need to push your way through the ship and try to find your way out all while staying unseen.
That’s basically the bare minimum of what you need to know about the game’s plot. There are twists and all that jazz, but I will note that the game is on the relatively short side. I was a little disappointed, but I guess it’s better to be short and sweet than overstay your welcome with mundane tasks, horrid backtracking, and pointless side activities to complete. Plus the Nintendo Switch edition comes stacked with the games three DLC expansions that further push the story, so if you did want more game there is enough to keep you satisfied.
Little Nightmares has a great eery soundtrack and sound design that will have players on the edge of their seat. Play this game at night with the lights off, and no doubt there will be sections that will have you scared. Running away from monster-like creatures to hiding under a cabinet while someone passes, all of it feels so good.
For the most part, gameplay is your standard run of the mills when it comes to these type of game. There’s really no action, but slow puzzles that involve the player moving crates, opening doors and finding keys to progress. Most of these tasks were creative enough to have the player think, but not strain their mental prowess.
At times, where to go would not be so clear and the checkpoints after dying could get a little annoying. Loading times are the main offender from a technical standpoint. Sometimes there’re just way too long and will strip you from the immersion instantly. But besides that, there isn’t much to complain about this game. It runs decently well in both handheld and docked mode, so that’s a plus.
Taking this game on the go, completing DLC, or just finishing off a section will be great for the handheld side of things. Play the scary parts in docked mode and you’ll definitely be in for a sweet and scary ride.
Little Nightmares is worth your time, even if you don’t pick it p right away. Keep this is your gaming library/backlog and I can almost guarantee you will find some enjoyment out of this game at the least.
Little Nightmares is now available to purchase on the Nintendo Switch. Have you guys played this title yet? If so what do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below!
