Night in the Woods has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on February 21, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 88, players on RAWG rate the game 86%.
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What critics praise
„This story-driven adventure game excels at diving into human emotion, with fantastic writing and lovable, multi-faceted characters.“
Night in the Woods has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).
When was Night in the Woods released?
Night in the Woods was released on February 21, 2017.
What platforms is Night in the Woods available on?
Night in the Woods is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat Night in the Woods?
Players on RAWG spend on average 6 hours playing Night in the Woods.
Is Night in the Woods worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Night in the Woods is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Night in the Woods?
Games similar to Night in the Woods are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.
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Critics consensus
Critics agree
Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,8
Best rating
8,8/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5
HardcoreGamer
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Ranking
#61
of 711 games released in 2017
better than 92 % of games
Although it’s told through the lenses of cute cuddly woodland creatures, Night in the Woods‘ narrative themes of isolation and insecurity are nothing to shake a stick at. Despite its pitfalls Infinite Falls’ story about the declining heartland touched me more than any game has any abject right to. Each and every single one of its character has something you can take away from them no matter who you...
This story-driven adventure game excels at diving into human emotion, with fantastic writing and lovable, multi-faceted characters.
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Night in the Woods has only been beaten 2 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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