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Between Me and The Night

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

‘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.

What works
  • Unique and beautiful art style
  • Deep and emotional story
  • Atmospheric music and sound design
  • Thought-provoking themes of mental health and escapism
  • Interesting puzzle and exploration mechanics
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Clunky and slow controls
  • Lack of manual save system
  • Technical bugs and glitches
  • Some players find puzzles vague or frustrating

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Between Me and The Night: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

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