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Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

April 27, 2017
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
4.5/5.0(61,691 reviews)

Genres

UniquePuzzleAdventure

Themes

darkhorrorpsychologicalmysterioussurvivalexplorationmystery-solving

Mechanics

stealthplatformingpuzzle-solvingphysics-basedexplorationlinearhidden-secretscollectiblesstory-drivencutscenes
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About This Game

Little Nightmares immerses players in a dark, atmospheric world where they play as Six, a child navigating the eerie Maw filled with grotesque creatures. With a focus on stealth, exploration, and puzzle-solving, players confront childhood fears and uncover hidden secrets in this psychological horror adventure.

Highlights

  • Incredible atmosphere and environmental storytelling
  • Unique and disturbing creature designs
  • Beautiful art direction and excellent sound design
  • Memorable chase sequences that heighten tension
  • Clever puzzles that enhance the horror experience
  • Exploration of hidden areas with alternate perspectives
  • Enhanced Edition offers 60 FPS and improved visuals

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third personSide view

Time to Beat

Rushed:2h
Main story:3h
Completionist:9h

Player Reviews

Great

Overall player feedback for "Little Nightmares" is overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising its unique atmosphere, compelling puzzles, and the art direction. However, a minority of players express frustration over the game's controls and its relatively short gameplay experience.

Pros

  • • Incredible atmosphere and environmental storytelling.
  • • Unique and disturbing creature designs.
  • • Beautiful art direction and excellent sound design.
  • • Memorable chase sequences.
  • • Clever puzzles that complement the horror.

Cons

  • • Relatively short experience.
  • • Controls can feel clunky and frustrating at times.
  • • Some puzzles can be unintuitive.
  • • Limited replay value after completing the story.
  • • Certain segments may involve trial and error leading to unfair deaths.

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

DLC & Editions

Little Nightmares: The Depths
Little Nightmares: The Depthsdlc
Little Nightmares: The Residence
Little Nightmares: The Residencedlc
Little Nightmares: The Hideaway
Little Nightmares: The Hideawaydlc
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
Little Nightmares: Complete Editionbundle
Little Nightmares: Deluxe Edition
Little Nightmares: Deluxe Editionbundle
Little Nightmares I & II
Little Nightmares I & IIbundle

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Little Nightmares — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Nightmares worth playing?
Little Nightmares has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 61,691 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares takes around 3 hours for the main story and about 9 hours to fully complete.
Is Little Nightmares single-player or multiplayer?
Little Nightmares supports single player.
What platforms is Little Nightmares available on?
Little Nightmares is available on PS4.
When did Little Nightmares release?
Little Nightmares released on April 27, 2017.
What is Little Nightmares's age rating?
Little Nightmares carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.