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Nocturnal: Enhanced Edition

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3.9/5

( 6 Reviews )

3.9

6 Reviews

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Nocturnal: Enhanced Edition
Description
Nocturnal is an action game where you play as Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame, returning to his homeland, Nahran, after many years of absence. Following the appearance of a mysterious Mist, the island has recently fallen into chaos, and Ardeshir must wield his flaming sword and use powerf...
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Platformer
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, 2D, Exploration, show 4 more... Dark, Platformer, Mystery, Fighting
Critics reviews
50 %
Recommend
COGconnected
75/100
GameGrin
8.5/10
God is a Geek
8.5/10
User reviews

3.9/5

( 6 Reviews )

3.9

6 Reviews

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Product details
2023, Sunnyside Games, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i7-3610QM or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GT 650M or Radeon HD...
Time to beat
2.5 hMain
2.5 h Main + Sides
3 h Completionist
2.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

Nocturnal is an action game where you play as Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame, returning to his homeland, Nahran, after many years of absence. Following the appearance of a mysterious Mist, the island has recently fallen into chaos, and Ardeshir must wield his flaming sword and use powerful abilities to confront its mysteries and free Nahran.

 

Features:

  • Repel a dynamically generated Mist that reacts to the flames of your sword.
  • Carry your flames across Nahran: your blade can also ignite the environment, activate mechanisms, and even destroy creatures born from the Mist.
  • Defeat enemies and explore the environment to collect ash, which can be offered to Phoenix statues. You'll gain new skills and bonuses vital for your survival.
  • Explore a compact island offering a streamlined experience centered around a singular concept. (game length: around 3 hours)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
2.5 hMain
2.5 h Main + Sides
3 h Completionist
2.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Platformer
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, 2D, Exploration, show 4 more... Dark, Platformer, Mystery, Fighting
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2023-06-07T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Sunnyside Games / Dear Villagers
Size:
888 MB
Links:
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Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
Português do Brasil
audio
text
中文(简体)
audio
text
中文(繁體)
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
Critics reviews
76
Top Critic Average
50 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
COGconnectedby Mark Steighner
75/100
Nocturnal has a strong core mechanic that generates some interesting puzzles and game play. Aside from that, the environments and story aren’t especially interesting, and while there is progression and a bit of depth, there’s some frustration, too. Nocturnal does a lot with its basic premise, but the rest of the game feels like an afterthought.
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GameGrinby Alana Dunitz
8.5/10
Nocturnal is a must-play title for fans of 2D action-platformers. While it may be relatively short, it offers a satisfying challenge and a refreshing twist on the genre.
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God is a Geekby Mick Fraser
8.5/10
Sunnyside have something very special in Nocturnal that could easily stand with the best if it had just a little more story and content.
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Posted on: October 17, 2025

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Verified owner

Games: 196 Reviews: 4

A rough gem

I started enjoying simpler games and this is just right. The gameplay is simple to understand but I felt like in crowded areas the controls were not very smooth. Don't get me wrong, the game is fun but I hope that their next game will have better responses with the movement and attacking. The story is basic and linear, nothing much. The tidbits you find don't offer much, since it's also said as legends and stories so it's hard to grasp the entire thing without doing a couple of runs. Characters do not get fleshed out so nothing to care about there. Would love for more lore about this universe in a sequel maybe and I would like to know more about the main character and some misterious NPC's that don't get much screentime. I see potential in this and hope it will develop in more games.

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