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Essays 06 July 2021, 18:15

author: Daniel Stronski

Little Nightmares. The best short video games for a single evening

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  1. Release Date: April 28, 2017
  2. Genre: platform, horror
  3. Average ratings of Gamepressure users: 8.0/10
  4. Average time needed to complete according to howlongtobeat.com:3-6 hours
  5. Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne, Switch

Little Nightmares is a slightly disturbing but extremely imaginative indie production that revolves around stealth and puzzle-solving. The goal is to escape from a terrifying place called the Maw. The creators take us on a journey inspired by children's nightmares, where it's the atmosphere, and not the jump scares, that is intended to frighten players.

The level designs, the soundtrack, the deformed bodies of the characters hunting the protagonist - all this adds up to an unforgettable adventure that you'll be thinking about long after you turn off the game, and sometimes even while you sleep. Bizarre nightmares are a small price to pay for such an intriguing experience. If that isn't enough for you, there's also a short DLC that extends the macabre by several hours.

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LITTLE NIGHTMARES 2

It takes a little longer to complete the second part of Little Nightmares 2, but still no more than six hours. While playing part two, I got the impression that the atmosphere is even denser than in the original. Besides, the sequel actually brings even more of the same thing, which should please all fans of the original.

SUPERHOT

  1. Release Date: February 25, 2016
  2. Genre: experimental first-person shooter
  3. Average ratings of Gamepressure users: 7.7/10
  4. Average time needed to complete according to howlongtobeat.com:2.5 hours
  5. Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne, Switch

SUPERHOT represents a uniquely inventive approach to the FPS genre, allowing you to look at it from a completely different angle. On paper, it seems quite regular - the character traverses consecutive locations, where he is tasked with killing all the enemies. The enemy vastly outnumbers the protagonist every time, and the latter would be on the losing end if it weren't for some unique mechanics - the time flows only, when the protagonist moves. When you stand still, the clock slows down.

Then, you have a moment to assess the situation. Moving or even just aiming makes it possible for enemy units to act, taking convenient positions and shooting tons of lead in our direction. It sounds bizarre, but strategically waiting and planning the next action, while looking at bullets hanging in the air right next to our head, provides an unforgettable experience. What's more, if you own virtual reality headgear, you'll find that SUPERHOT in VR is even more hardcore!

On top of all this, there is also a short, yet intriguing plot that provides quite a bit of motivation to move on.

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