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Night Reverie: Prologue

2020

Should you play it?

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

What works
  • Beautiful pixel art and animation
  • Soothing and fitting soundtrack
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Relaxing and cozy atmosphere
  • Accessible and intuitive gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Puzzles considered too easy by some
  • Short length as a prologue
  • Minimal interactivity and challenge
  • Somewhat predictable or simple narrative
  • Lack of controller support initially

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel

  • Refind Self: The Personality Test Game

  • 白花 the white flower

  • Friendly Fire

  • Farewell North

  • Comedy Quest

  • All Dream Long A Flower Storm

  • The Norwood Suite

  • When The Past Was Around - Prologue
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • 白花 the white flower

  • Farewell North

  • All Dream Long A Flower Storm
If you liked…

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Night Reverie: Prologue: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Growth.

Why this game works

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