Night Book Reviews

The gameplay is pretty standard for a Wales Interactive FMV (full-motion video) game: you pick options, and that’s it. No QTEs, no minigames—just branching choices that shape the story. The story is quite interesting, blending horror and thriller elements. It follows a woman whose family is cursed after her husband starts working on a development project on a remote island. The islanders worship ancient spirits, and their native language is sacred—not meant for everyday use. The main character, who works as an interpreter, learns the language and unknowingly draws the spirits' attention. You make choices that determine how she deals with the spirits' attacks, all while handling her haunted and unstable father, her distant husband, her pregnancy, and her increasing connection to the mysterious language. I got the platinum trophy in about 4 hours. I only saw 9 of the 15 endings, but I did see all 5 of the main ones (the ones that focus on the female lead’s ultimate fate). Honestly, getting all 15 endings feels a bit unnecessary unless you're a hardcore completionist. The main endings already give a full picture of the story’s possibilities. The game can be genuinely disturbing at times—it definitely leans into the psychological horror. The atmosphere works well, and the acting is surprisingly solid for an FMV game. I could even see the core story being adapted into a movie—it has that kind of potential. If you're into these types of narrative-driven FMV games, I think it's worth checking out. Would I recommend buying it at full price? Personally, no. But if it's on discount, then absolutely. Still, if you're really curious and want to support the developers at full price, that's totally your call.