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Night in the Woods – reviews and rating

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.“
8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Feb 21, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSLinuxNintendo Switch
Genres
Adventure
Developer
Infinite Fall
Publisher
Finji, PLAYISM
Average playtime
6 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Night in the Woods?

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.

Statistics

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

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #61 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 92 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 84%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 87%
  • MetacriticMetascore 88%
  • Players (RAWG)309 votes 86%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 51 %
  • Recommended 34 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 3 %

309 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Mar 4, 2017
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...
8,8/10
Game Informer Feb 23, 2017
This story-driven adventure game excels at diving into human emotion, with fantastic writing and lovable, multi-faceted characters.

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