Night in the Woods

First, this game gave my existential crisis. Then, it altered my brain chemistry. And, in the end, I relate to this game with every cell of my body.
This game's story is a masterpiece, made by people who put all their soul and talent into it. It's simple yet so dense. I've played it back in 2019 and back then it seemed just like a good story about *someone* going through a difficult period of their life, but not it's 2025 and I could never imagine that I'd get myself into the same situation as the main protagonist did
I've dropped out of college as Mae did because I didn't feel like it fit me. It wasn't good for my health. Everything just went numb and I started to see only 'shapes'
Speaking of the art style, Night in The Woods sure has it. Again, it is simple yet charming. Every character looks so alive considering they all made of basic shapes and flat colors.

I'll always recommend this game. It has stuck with me ever since it came out. There's a very deep story with a good hard look at mental health and the goings on of small towns. That and I'M A TOTAL TRASH MAMMAL WITH NIGHTMARE EYES. Your atoms are meaningless existence.

Absolutely gorgeous game with beautiful graphics, fleshed-out characters, and a touching story. There's also a cult.

Absolutely beautiful game, worth talking to every npc even the side ones, or the side side ones, or the ones u only talk to once. Getting it tattooed on my body forever soon.

I've have bought NITW on xbox switch playstation and now Steam. I related to Mae a lot in 2017 even though I was a college graduate and she was a drop out. The game themes are so well written it's a game i come back to every couple years just to hang out with Bea, Gregg and Angus it's a game that's true art.

A gorgeous-looking game with a beautifully compelling story backed by an iconic soundtrack. NITW is truly one of the best story-driven games I've ever played. The characters are incredibly charming and in-depth, and I found myself relating to quite a few of them and their struggles. Couldn't recommend this game enough. Pick it up if you can, you won't regret it. Greg rulz ok

l love this game, l really really really do love this game. even before I first played it. from watching jacksepticeye playthrough of it so many years ago l fell in love with this game. l fell in love with the art style, fell in love with the soundtrack, fell in love with the dialogue, fell in love with possum spring, mea, and gregg, and angus, bea, casey, selmers, pastor k, germ, l loved everything in this game. and l still do after my first actual playthrough of it, and the second, and third, and watching other people talk about this game. everything in night in the woods is a masterpiece, but to love night in the woods is to also acknowledge everything around it. and it sucks. it sucks that Alec Holowka took his life. and it sucks that the person who not only made this game but also raised it, was cut off by people he trusted. we're living in the universe that doesn't care, but people in this universe do care about each other. Alec Holowka made a game in a universe that didn't care about him, but he made it to people that did. he made it to people that needed this game, to people that love this game, to people that cared. l love this game. l love that Alec Holowka made this game, even if this universe didn't care. l did.

rest in peace, Alec Holowka.

Its nice, cute and have some psychology related, but would not recommend for people who doesnt like slow pace/storyline and tooo repetitive at times. It's not anywhere close to little misfortunes because LM is quite fast and engaging. Struggling to finish the game but for others who likes this would be a great game.

it's pretty good. recommend if u want a good story and interesting character n stuff. idk how to word how i feel abt this game, but its REALLY good.

A lot has happened since playing this game back in 2018. There are plenty of lessons to be learned when it comes to Mae Borowski and her ne'er-do-well demeanor. Looking back, the climax was a bit rushed, but the payoff and twist was all worth it.

The exploration is a treasure trove of deep, funny and sometimes sad dialogues. Surprisingly, the rogue like mini-game was another kind of fun, a bit challenging at times, but not palm sweating levels of challenge.

The theme makes you ponder on a deep emotional level what it means to long for the past, gripping on it then eventually loosing it whilst finding your purpose. If you're looking for a game that is rich in dialogue and atmosphere, while not being bothered by the linear walking sim game play, then I highly recommend Night in the Woods.

Just finished my 5th, maybe 6th full playthrough of the game today, and I think it's finally time I wrote something about it.
Not exactly a review per-se, but just as a... thing, I guess
This game is so special to me in ways I cannot even begin to describe. It means a lot to me.
It's been there for me in some really tough times, and even though I've done basically everything I can (all achievements and whatnot), I will always return to it.
Not a game for everyone by any means, I mean it literally is a walking sim with a small side of platforming. But a special one. One that I hold dearly. And if that's something you think you will enjoy, please, try it out.



...Also, it has water in it. Decent water. 10/10 on the water department

One of the most compelling and profound games I have ever played. Buy it. Play it. Experience it.

I got to the end of this game and felt, "that was it?" I liked where it was going but didn't feel the pay off. Maybe it's because I did Gregg's story, I don't really know.
If you're a mega fan and can help me understand this feeling I'm open to talking about it. A lot of people whos opinion I usually share really liked it.

This game is so important to me. It has permanently increased my standards for writing in video games, which is unfortunate because I have never found another game like it. It's hard to describe everything that makes this game so perfect.

I hope someday something this good gets made again. Until then, I'll just be replaying NITW every October forever.

I have a lot to say about Night in the Woods, but above all, I'd like to mention this first, as it is a "review" that someone is going to read with the intent on making the decision on whether they buy this game or not.

This is a game that a very specific type of person is going to enjoy, and most, if not everyone else, will likely be rather indifferent about it. That's probably not very helpful, but it's the best way I can describe this game.

I'm in the group of people that like this game, and I mean, like it a LOT. It's one of the few games that have spoken to me on a deep emotional level. But, even then, it's got quite a few problems. The ending isn't very well paced, which is a shame because it's probably the best part of the game, and the two routes the game provides are not built equally, with one of them being kind of bad and having an almost insulting resolution.

Even then, I love this game, and I choose to recommend it for that reason only. But that won't hold true for everyone. Keep that in mind.

I'll probably never play a game like it EVER again, but that's okay, because this game left it's mark far deeper than any other experience I can think off.
I give my most heartfelt thanks, with tears in my eyes to everyone who worked on this game.

adventure game where you get to play as a cat in their 20s going through it mentally with a dash of rhythm game and roguelite as a treat, what's not to love?

I like how the game is made - the art is nice, the music is great, and the mini-game mechanics are fun and not repetitive. However, I didn’t enjoy the story and having to go through the town every day to talk to the same characters, mostly about nothing. I wish there were an option to skip dialogue more quickly than what the game currently allows. A lot of the conversations are quite boring, I almost fell asleep while playing, had to force myself to finish the game.

This might be my favourite game ever. The style and the way the characters move is very thought through and well done, which makes the gameplay extremely satisfying. The mechanics are easy to understand and the jumping around town is really fun :) My favourite part is the depth of the story and characters though. It really adds a mood to the laid back atmosphere and ive always enjoyed slow, growing angst accompanied by the comfort of a pretty artstyle.

tried forcing myself to finish this game so many times, but it's way too boring. literally a walking sim with uninteresting dialogues and the humor is made for 12 year olds or smth

The game was more of a visual novel and less interactive/game-y than I expected.

The writing is not bad, it really focuses on the characters relationships and thier personal issues well, but this feels more like a book or screenplay. The story didn't end up going anywhere that I found all that interesting in the end. I was hoping for something more like Oxenfree, where the story and gameplay branched based off your decisions.

It may seem I only have little time in this game but i played it on my xbox and it changed my life

im not sure how else to say this but, this game is absolutely breathtaking. life altering. this game means so much to me and everyone needs to experience it. the storyline, artstyle, and god. the fucking. soundtrack. its all fucking amazing. i dont think any other game ive played will EVER beat NITW.

I need Mae Borowski...

The game itself is a masterpiece and a good example of video games as an art form.

game was genuinely life changing
i wish there was a sequel to this cause it was beautiful but cause people are shit alec (our amazing main dev of this masterpiece) got allegations on him, and got him to commit.

f### people.

i cannot express my love for this game, and i hate that now our only ever hope for more of night in the woods is to pray that developers randomly decide to continue with a sequel. yet i doubt it.

This game is very dear to me. I have known about it since it came out. Finally bought it for myself a couple of years ago. When it came out it touched me already a lot, but I didn't fully connect with Mae. The moment I am writting this review, I am the age of Mae; and oh boy do I relate to a whole tone of things in this game. It's touching; friends leaving and moving away (cause that's life), your old small hometown changing (some parts developping and others being abandonned), people changing and others staying the same. A touching story and touching friendship; great dialogues and the humour of this game litterally created my humour. Mae's problems are very touching too. Trully an adorable game, with serious matters that are well done. Its aesthetically is also incredible, and the music ! The minigames and side quests are on point too (love those baby rats). My all time favourite game and can be replayed often ! To change hangouts at night, or if you have missed one side quests etc. Really can't recommend enough !

This game was amazing! I loved every second of my first playthrough and started a new game immediately afterwards to try and do everything I missed the first time around. I haven't connected with characters as deeply as I did with these, and I think I have some of my new favorite quotes of time thanks to Night in the Woods. 100% worth every dollar and more.

In your life time, you must have felt lack of direction at least once.

For me this game caught on my life when its at the lowest, and it might have changed my life forever since.

I absolutely loved this game it was so beautiful and I cannot give any words to describe how much I like this gam

Haven't finished the game yet, but its amazing. Also makes me even more depressed than I already am.

this game is genuinely gorgeous. it's incredibly disappointing the lead developer isn't a good person, but i feel comfortable supporting it knowing the money wouldn't be going to him anyway.
this might be one of the best games i've ever played and i don't know what will possibly top it, or if theres anything that ever could. nothing has hit me so deeply since mp100 and i will die on that hill!!!!!
please play nitw!!!! its so good!!! its so worth it!!!! it genuinely changed my life!!!!

Best way to describe how it feels to play this game is like reading a really good book. The story is good but all the little in between character stories and side quests just makes this game immersive and beautiful in its own way.

this games amazing but at the part with climbing when maes supposed to run when jumping on the stair like things to escape from the small area they were with bea and the other 2 its a bit broken? idk if its my save but its not working for me stikll good game

Unique and well-written game, and its refreshing to see this kind of content being explored.
Loved all the characters, no matter how good or bad they are.

(I have played Night in the Woods 5 times on other platforms/storefronts).

The writing in this game and how Mae is portrayed is some of the most well done writing on mental health and the general hopelessness that is easy to feel when you finally see yourself as 'not a kid'. She returns from college after suddenly dropping out to find that Possum Springs and her friends have continued to change without her presence.

Very happy that this game exists, and I look forward to coming back to replay it again in the future.

I know this won't save me in the end, but I don't need it to save me forever. I just need it to save me now.

Such a life changing game, I wish my money had gone to the guy who made it. Poor guy was slandered into the grave, fuck Zoe Quinn. She murdered him. Don't buy this game, pirate it.

Alec Holowka 1983-2019.
The true creator of NitW and his melancholy music.
May this game be a representation of his legacy.

This is my favorite game of all time. Truly life changing and will always hold a special place in my heart <3

Really good game, I enjoyed what it had to offer! This more of a story-driven game, so do not expect too much gameplay. If you are ok with this fact, I highly recommend it!

I absolutely adore this game, and I implore you to play it. Seriously, I mean it, go play. Right now. I'm waiting.



Still waiting. Go.

Night in the Woods has been my favorite game since it first came out. The dialogue and relationships between the characters is beautiful and the whole experience is wonderful. My senior quote is the tagline for the game, "At the end of everything, hold onto anything" and if you are considering playing it please do!

this game is so beautiful, it really is. stunning in visuals and storytelling, it is definitely a 10/10 game for me. would recommend to everyone i know.

lot of valid criticisms already spelled out by fans/non-fans alike for this game. but, it still has a lot of genuine heart in it and the art style / OST are exceptionally good.

This is a really special game. I understand not wanting to support the devs, but it's more than worth it for yourself especially if you're in your 20s. Picked it up on a whim and I haven't stopped thinking about it for months






























gregg rulz ok

literally the best game ever if i was capable of change it would have changed my life . gregg rulz ok

Story is great. So many possibilities for story telling with the different options of what to do/say. A decent-sized game to 100% achievement-wise.

It is a really incredible games with many corners of exploration I've not yet fully looked into. The different routes, both apparent and not, offer great replay value. Artistically, it's very simple, yet still quite visually pleasing and ultimately the art style is rather important to some greater points later in the story.

This game is incredibly profound in its meaning to myself for its subject matter. It covers fears, disassociation, relationships, familiarity and uncertainty. In any case, the game has something to offer to most anyone who plays. It's not hard to pick up or read in to, but it still shares layers of complexity that are to be explored if desired.

Anyways, the game is good and fairly priced for its content, even for one playthrough of ~10 hours.

I've played this game twice in my life, both times I never reached the ending. This is not because the game is bad, I simply got what I wanted out of the game both times. The game is essentially a walking simulator, with some other interactive elements that keep your attention, the gameplay is not the star of the show though. The writing in this game is phenomenal, the characters are dynamic and you start to feel like you know these people like an old friend should. This game has a special part in my heart due to my second play-through, where I was on the verge of failing out of college due to a drug addiction and was at the lowest point I had ever been at. I was really able to connect with Mae, due to her circumstances, and could see myself in her, which eventually let me begin a long self-introspection and the beginning of pulling myself out of the deep hole I put myself in. Since then, things have gone a lot better, but I can't find myself finishing the game at this point because of the deep connections I built with it during that time. I strongly recommend giving the game a shot, especially if you are a troubled young adult.

very good game. this review might be all over the place but stick with me please

the game might seem slow at first, but don't let that stop you. in all honestly, it gave me a bit of poptropica vibes, where you're jumping on buildings and trying to figure out what the heck you have to do to progress the story

as someone who's currently in their 20s and has changed their major three times, mae is a fucking relatable character. seeing everyone already having jobs and moving on with their life while you're just stuck there trying to figure out what you want to do with yours. and don't forget parents tryna get you to get a job yourself. 10/10 i love her so much

the other characters are also really cool as well. i followed bae and mae's story line and i legit loved it so much. it really highlights the fact that you can't know what everyone is going through, and how tough relationships can be at times

i also loved the mystery aspect of the game. how it doesn't tell you much until the very end where it hits you with so many turns. very cool. though i wish we did get a bit more insight on some backstory tbh

overall, very good game. highly recommend

I don't think anything could have prepared me for the impact this game would have on me as a person when I played it for the first time as a queer 20 year old college sophomore dropout with a strained relationship with my parents just trying to figure out how to be an adult in the world

I really REALLY love this game but oh my god... If I go ever go insane it's gonna be because of Demon Tower.
Having said that, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Amazing music, story and visuals. Exploring the town and meeting the characters makes me feel a certain sense of longing that I can't quite explain. It's a place I'd like to live in and experience for the rest of my life. Having a glimpse into that world is a truly healing - although maybe a bit morbid at times - experience. AND F*** DEMON TOWER!!!!