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A Short, Concisely Designed Package


Things I Like About Nocturnal:

Overall Design
It's a nice short game. There's not a single dull moment between gameplay.

Beautifully hand-drawn art style, especially the strong contrast between light and dark.
Control feels precise and the character's movement is smooth.
The game may be short, but it fully showcases the mechanic, its variation, and its evolution.
Platforming is designed around wielding fire to disperse the darkness. The visual effects look wonderful.
Introduction of a new mechanic is well-timed. Each section offers enough time for you to get used to, and it never out-stays its welcome.
Lighting your sword on fire is by nature, the coolest thing in the world.
Special moves revolve around your flaming sword. Unlocking them spices up the combat and you can easily pull off some nice combo.
I don't know if it's just me but setting things on fire in this game just feels oddly relaxing.


Things I Dislike About Nocturnal:

Minor Complaints
Some hiccups I find during my playthrough.

Combat without a fire source just feels lackluster. I wish you could still use the special moves without the flaming sword with a less impactful outcome.
A way to look down or look up would be nice.
May be a little pricey.

Have a feeling that this game may be a sample or a demonstration for something bigger.
中文小簡評
→時數雖短、內容精實的動作小遊戲。
→很讚的手繪畫風，尤其是光影的強烈對比為整個遊戲披上一層朦朧面紗。
→操作手感極佳，角色動作敏捷。
→遊戲主要圍繞著用火驅除黑暗，不僅特效好看，關卡玩起來也十分刺激。
→遊戲機制拿捏得恰到好處，有充分的時間讓玩家熟悉，也不會拖台前。
→火纏在刀上永遠是最酷的。
→特殊火刀招式可在神廟解鎖，讓你的戰鬥體驗直升一個檔次。
→原來縱火燒光一切是這麼紓壓的一件事啊~
→希望特殊招式即使沒有上火刀也能用，沒有火的戰鬥相當單調。
→無法移動視角看上看下。
→個人感覺遊戲定價稍貴了點。
整體感覺就像測水溫及展現才華，應該是為後續作品鋪路吧。