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The Midnight Walk

The Midnight Walk

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The Midnight Walk

The Midnight Walk

MoonHood

PlayStation 5 (PS5); PlayStation VR2 (optional); Windows PC (Steam)Paid (one-time purchase)
Health Score
49
DECENT
Official WebsiteWatch Gameplay

About This Game

A first-person dark-fantasy adventure in handcrafted clay art. Players guide the Burnt One and a small lantern companion (Potboy) along a surreal nighttime path, solving light-based puzzles and using stealth to evade nightmarish creatures. Tone is melancholic and eerie — more ‘cozy horror’/atmospheric than graphic or realistic.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
1/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
1/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
3/5

Negatives

  • •Persistent creepy/scary imagery and unsettling themes may frighten younger children
  • •Linear walking-simulator gameplay with limited replayability for players seeking deep mechanics
  • •VR may cause motion discomfort for some players and PS VR2 has age guidance (typically under-12 not recommended).

Positives

  • •Beautiful, handcrafted stop-motion clay visuals and strong art direction
  • •Short, focused single-player experience with an emotionally resonant story and accessible mechanics
  • •Full VR support for immersive play (optional).

Gameplay Videos

THE MIDNIGHT WALK Walkthrough Gameplay Part 1 - INTRO (FULL GAME)

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Official Ratings

T
ESRB
ViolenceFearful/Thematic ElementsMild Scary Imagery

Single-player; VR support (PS VR2/PC VR); Offline play enabled; No known in-game purchases or microtransactions

12
PEGI
ViolenceFear/Scary Imagery

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not recommended. Visuals and themes are likely frightening for preschoolers (monsters, darkness, ominous tone).
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Generally not recommended. Younger children in this range may find the atmosphere and creatures upsetting; if considered, play only with a parent present to supervise.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Caution advised. Older children in this range may handle the mild horror and puzzles but should be supervised; try a short section first and consider non-VR mode.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Appropriate for many teens. Recommended in flatscreen or VR with headset age guidance observed; content is thematic and emotionally heavy but not graphically sexual or gory.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Suitable. Teens and older players will likely appreciate the art, tone, and short, narrative-driven experience.

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