The Midnight Walk

The Midnight Walk

May 8, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2PCPlayStation 5

Critic Score

81.0

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Critic Reviews (28)

Aaron Bayne Push Square May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

88.0

"As we rolled credits on The Midnight Walk, any issues we had technically or otherwise had long since faded away. Instead, what stood out to us was the game&s;s haunting world filled with pensive storylines, impactful visuals, and an emotionally …"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Part adventure horror, part digital representation of Tim Burton&s;s dreams, The Midnight Walking must be played to be truly understood. Possibly wearing a VR headset, so that it can express the best of itself, involving and deeply moving, because in …"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport May 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"I&s;ve been keeping my eye on The Midnight Walk for a while now and was not disappointed in the final presentation. It&s;s gross, and disfigured in all the best ways, and does amazing work with mixing animation, claymation, and film …"

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Charles Harte Game Informer May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

82.0

"The Midnight Walk is a rare case of a book best judged by its cover. If its aesthetic speaks to you, you&s;ll have a pleasant, spooky journey alongside Potboy."

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming May 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"The Midnight Walk is undeniably a big stab at both a moody experience and a satisfying puzzler. MoonHood&s;s debut stumbles a bit at the latter, running into some lacklustre puzzle design and monotony with how scarcely it mixes this up, …"

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Elijah Gonzalez Game Informer May 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

76.0

"Although The Midnight Walk’s interactive elements can’t match the artistry of its hand-molded clay figures, that doesn’t dampen how impressive this audiovisual journey is at its best."

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Estela Villa Chicas Gamers May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"The Midnight Walk is a love letter to craftsmanship. It is an experience that proves video games can be moving pieces of art—perfect for those seeking to immerse themselves in a strange, dark, and haunting world."

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Ethan Krieger DualShockers May 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Not since my first time playing Journey has a title struck as strong an emotional chord with my very soul. The claymation world is absolutely beautiful yet terrifying, the soundtrack is hauntingly gorgeous, and the gameplay is full of wildly …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits May 2025
88.0 /100

"The Midnight Walk is a journey that envelops us in its poetic darkness, symbolic light, and eccentric characters, where every scene feels like a work of art. The combination of unique aesthetics, suggestive narrative, and contemplative gameplay creates an intimate …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy May 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Visually beautiful and boasting first-class sound design, The Midnight Walk does not impress as positively in gameplay."

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Jack Coleman DualShockers May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Founding members of Moonhood once told me they thought about quitting game development altogether, before eventually founding the studio and finding a reason to keep going with this project. I can&s;t help but feel The Midnight Walk is an allegory …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected May 2025
89.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

95.0

"The Midnight Walk is a special game and one that tells a deeply affecting story while exploring a range of poignant themes. Its stunning art direction and masterful audio design come together to create an experience unlike any other. Though …"

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Josh Childs Shacknews May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"There are weirdos like me that find comfort in horror games, but The Midnight Walk strategically and intentionally walks the line between cozy game and horror game. Come for the vibes, stay for the vibes, as you tread along The …"

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Keivan Adati CriticLenz May 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

60.0

"The Midnight Walk’s breathtaking art and moody narrative compensate for, but can’t fully redeem its shallow, repetitive gameplay. A feast for the eyes, but thin for the hands."

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life May 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

84.0

"The Midnight Walk is an intoxicating journey through a beautifully twisted nightmare world. The Burnt One&s;s quest to Moon Mountain is an atmospheric, bleak, and surprisingly sweet story that&s;s worth experiencing."

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Kieron Verbrugge WellPlayed May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"As a VR-optional walkabout adventure, The Midnight Walk is light on thrills or variety, but it makes up for that with some of the most arresting and artistically accomplished visuals inside a headset."

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Lee D&s;Amato Screen Rant May 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"It draws you in with its fascinating early chapters, but it can&s;t quite keep up the same level of puzzling intrigue throughout the rest of the game."

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Lucas Barreto NintendoBoy May 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Recommending The Midnight Walk is almost trivial. It&s;s a reflective, beautiful, and fun journey. The Switch 2 version follows the pattern of many ports I&s;ve been reviewing recently: it&s;s in no way inferior to the original versions. Of course, the …"

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Matthew Carmosino GamingBolt May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"It&s;s not a lengthy game by any means, but The Midnight Walk will stay with you for a while after rolling the credits. The claymation aesthetic is consistently impressive to behold, so much so that I&s;m hoping I don&s;t see …"

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Nathan Birch Wccftech May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

78.0

"The Midnight Walk is a real eye-catcher, offering one of the most distinctive and visually-arresting worlds yet seen in a horror game. As with most good walks, the experience is often best in its quieter moments, as the game’s puzzles …"

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Oto Schultz SECTOR.sk May 2025
90.0 /100

"The Sun has disappeared, waters dried out, and darkness slowly creeped upon the inhabitants of this hand-moulded land of clay. Heads have forsaken bodies, houses started walking and creators felt unfulfilled. Horrors of beyond, terror and somber spread. Bizarrely scary, …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"The Midnight Walk offers a haunting and reflective experience, blending stealth, puzzle-solving, and a unique handcrafted clay world. Its slow-paced narrative, built through environmental storytelling and cryptic dialogue, invites you to uncover meaning at your own pace."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2025
80.0 /100

"An adventure game with puzzle, stealth and horror elements, The Midnight Walk isn&s;t all that complex mechanically. Its dark, intriguing world will grab your attention, though, and you&s;ll soon come to love your companion, Potboy, making you want to see …"

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Saúl Blanco EntreMandos May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

78.0

"The Midnight Walk successfully transitions from VR to traditional gameplay, delivering a visually stunning stop-motion adventure filled with clever puzzles and a hauntingly beautiful world. Its handcrafted clay aesthetic and atmospheric storytelling make it one of the most unique indie …"

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Steven Mills Output Lag May 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"The Midnight Walk is an innovative VR experience that prioritizes artistic vision and emotional storytelling over traditional gameplay. While the simple mechanics and short runtime may disappoint some, the unique claymation visuals and creative use of eye-tracking make it a …"

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Tom Orry VG247 May 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"A wondrous dreamlike world to explore in or out of VR, but a story that doesn&s;t always hit as hard as you might want."

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"The Midnight Walk is a one-of-a-kind, often atmospheric and melancholic journey through a hauntingly twisted and imaginative world made better in VR."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"A touching and eerie story about how a ray of light in the dark can truly change everything if used correctly."

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