Blight Night is a retro survival horror set in 1986, in the remote town of Golden Springs in West Texas. Players take on the role of Sonny Barstow, the sole survivor of a mysterious epidemic that has ravaged the city. With limited supplies and unclear knowledge of events, Sonny must explore the ruins of the city, solve puzzles and face threats lurking in the shadows.
The game world is huge and full of different locations, from abandoned buildings to mysterious underground facilities. The skill system allows players to customize their character to their own preferences, be it for combat, survival or exploration. The game also offers challenges in the form of resources and hazards that need to be identified and overcome.
Blight Night is the project of one developer who has worked on the game for 8 years, and this can be seen in the detailed design and rich atmosphere. The game's visual style is inspired by the VHS aesthetic of the 80s, with CRT filters further enhancing the sense of nostalgia. The game's lighting plays a key role in creating tension, where players often find themselves racing against time while in the dark. The top-down camera perspective adds an extra dimension to gameplay, although it can sometimes make it difficult to navigate the spaces.
This retro-horror title offers an experience with challenges and secrets waiting to be discovered. With great potential, Blight Night is for all fans of the genre who want to enjoy a thoroughly developed world, a rich story and a deep atmosphere.
A copy of the game for review purposes provided by the development studio Famous Games LLC
