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The Midnight Walk

2025
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Indie, Action, Horror, Single Player
AvailableMay 8, 2025
PlatformPlayStation 5, PC
DeveloperMoonHood Studios
Overview

Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random and Fe. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable in both flatscreen and with a VR headset.

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40 reviews found

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Game8

PC

May 8, 2025

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Despite its gameplay limitations, The Midnight Walk is a visually and audibly stunning experience that offers a unique narrative and artistic presentation, making it a worthwhile purchase.

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Gamer.no

PlayStation 5

May 8, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is praised as a unique and essential experience, blending art and storytelling in a way that stands out in the gaming landscape.

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90

But Why Tho?

PC

May 14, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is described as a living storybook that blends emotional resonance with striking visuals, making it an unforgettable experience.

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90

Loot Level Chill

PlayStation 5

May 8, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is praised as one of the best adventure games of 2025, combining stunning visuals with engaging gameplay and a compelling story.

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90

Combo Infinito

PC

May 10, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is praised as an artistic game with an engaging narrative and unique aesthetics. However, the lack of Portuguese language support is seen as a significant drawback.

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90

IGN

PlayStation 5

May 8, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is a deeply affecting experience with a rich story and captivating visuals, despite some gameplay frustrations. It leaves a lasting impression and is worth experiencing for its narrative depth.

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89

COGconnected

PlayStation 5

May 12, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is a special game that combines a deeply affecting story with stunning art direction and masterful audio design, creating a unique experience despite its lack of challenge.

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85

MeuPlayStation

PlayStation 5

May 9, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is a standout indie title that combines a touching narrative, engaging gameplay, and stunning audio-visual design, making it a worthwhile investment despite minor drawbacks.

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IGN Turkey

PC

May 18, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is a unique and emotionally resonant adventure that captivates players with its storytelling, art design, and music, despite minor technical flaws.

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Creative Bloq

PlayStation 5

May 8, 2025

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The Midnight Walk is a remarkable debut that combines stunning visuals, an engaging story, and innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.

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