Platforms
- PCOct 25, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.01.04K Players
- PS VitaOct 25, 20167.8playscore7.519 Critics8.7114 Players
22 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Don't let the cuteness fool you, Yomawari: Night Alone is a creepy horror game which will make you jump! The game preys on all the fears you had as a child, with ghosts standing under flickering streetlamps and arms grabbing at you through manhole covers. It's not particularly long but I'd still recommend people give it a go for the unique atmosphere and interesting story.
deathskitten · Nov 01, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - The PC port is clearly unoptimized from the Vita build, with issues like having to shoo the cursor off the screen every time you fire up the game, but the adventure of a little girl wearing a big red bow and a bunny backpack going out again and again into a haunted town is instantly engaging, hooking the player completely within the first couple of minutes.
James Cunningham · Oct 26, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Yomawari: Night Alone has small elements that may be frustrating, with repeated death and wasted time spent wandering, looking for the one thing that will cause some progression. This is mitigated by its short run time and great sense of atmosphere. The reserved score, reliance on player imagination, and world building make it a worthwhile investment for those who aren’t afraid of surrealistic creatures lurking in the dark.
Steven Santana · Oct 24, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - The incredibly lenient death system will be seen as a boon by those who suffer through horror games and love only having to experience a particularly scary section the bare number of times that is necessary. The save system also encourages a pick-up-and-play mentality, which is a nice fit on the Vita. Pick up Yomawari: Night Alone if you want to see a horror game on the Vita, because it will likely be one of the last of its kind, since the system is on life support.
Paulmichael Contreras · Oct 23, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - Although a significant lack of actual scares is replaced more with a definite sense of unease and the story is rather secondary, the generally bleak and atmospheric small-town setting never fails to remain fun to investigate and run around in. Yomawari: Night Alone is a well thought-out survival game that uses stealth to a smart degree, even if you still “ain’t afraid of no ghosts” by the time the adventure comes to an end.
Aaron Potter · Oct 18, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - I don’t think I’ll ever forget the bone-chilling reaction I had in the opening moments of Yomawari: Night Alone. It was the perfect way to grab someone’s attention and immerse them into the tone of the game. If it wasn’t for the hindrance of the mechanics and the length of the game, we’d be looking at one of the best games of the year. However, I would still highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fascinating experience deserving of a sequel.
Zack Reese · Oct 18, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - The game is rendered in a simple, pastel style with chibi characters. Unlike Corpse Party, though, these are not stark RPG-Maker style pixel sprites. Everything has a gorgeous, smooth hand-drawn look to it, and the realistic lighting and sound design that accompany these visuals create some of the most haunting moments I’ve experienced on the Vita.
Miguel Moran · Oct 28, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - The story, with its sad undertones, will definitely tug at the heart strings the more that it unfolds - far more frequently than it'll scare you, especially once you become accustomed to the ghost's surprise visits. Yomawari is satisfying in its own weird way, but those looking for a good scare may be disappointed that any potential threat is short-lived.
Jade Sayers · Oct 28, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - Yomawari may just be that little game you might want to pick up and play during the Halloween season, deeply buried in your cuddliest blanket and sipping a nice hot cup of tea. All this considering you are not too upset by the creepy atmosphere and disturbing stories, especially regarding our furry friends.
Bori · Oct 25, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - A very different kind of survival horror, that despite a few flaws is both scarier and more thematically interesting than most of its contemporaries. Wonderfully atmospheric and unnerving, with a sense of unpredictable menace that can be almost paralysing. Clever storytelling gives surprising depth to the characters and spirits. Often very difficult, with some sections relying too much on trial and error. Expensive, especially given the short length.
GameCentral · Oct 24, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review
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A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software