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Metro GameCentralThe Midnight Walk review – a terrifying stop motion horror adventure
Published 5/8/2025
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PSVR2 / Switch 2 / PC / Steam VR / PS5 - 5/8/2025
The Midnight Walk
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.
- Developer
- MoonHood
- Publisher
- Fast Travel Games
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Critic avg
78
17 scored reviews
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17
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60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 78 across 17 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 18%
80–898 reviews · 47%
70–794 reviews · 24%
Below 702 reviews · 12%
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Nathan Birch
WccftechThe Midnight Walk Review – A Scenic Stroll Despite Some Stumbles
Published 5/8/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersThe Midnight Walk Review
Published 5/8/2025
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95
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Orry
EurogamerThe Midnight Walk review
Published 5/8/2025
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60
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Read originalCharles Harte
Game InformerThe Midnight Walk Review - A Late-Night Treat - Game Informer
Published 5/8/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Borger
IGNThe Midnight Walk Review
Published 5/8/2025
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Childs
ShacknewsThe Midnight Walk review: Let your light shine
Published 5/8/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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