Little Nightmares is an original platformer created by the independent team of Tarsier Studios. Production was announced in 2015, initially titled Hunger. The project, financed among others by the Nordic Game Program, won the title of “Best Independent Game” at gamescom 2016.
 
Big and scary world
In Little Nightmares, the player takes on the role of Six – a girl in a yellow raincoat, who in mysterious circumstances ended up in a complex called The Maw. The task that awaits her is to escape from this spooky place – however, achieving the goal is not easy, because on the way the heroine has to face various dangers, inspired by children’s nightmares.

The story of a child’s nightmare
Little Nightmares’ main character  just woke up from a dream, but her real horror nightmare is about to begin. The girl finds herself trapped in the basement of the Maw, a mysterious vessel inhabited by large human-like creatures. Here, not only are the people huge – everything is bigger, scarier, more dangerous, fueled by Sux’s fear and desperation. Armed only with a lighter to guide her way, Six delves deeper into the bowels of the Maw encountering unfathomable terrors and chased by the inhabitants of this dreadful place. The little girl in a yellow raincoat must use her wits to escape and avoid capture.

Reception
Little Nightmares was met with a very positive critical reception. Reviewers praised the games level design, which contrasted the protagonist minuscule size and the Maws ginormous locations. More praise went to the game’s ambient sounds – creaking floorboards, water dripping from rusty pipes, etc. The critics also noted the unconventional and suspenseful story of LN as one of the game’s strongest points. The game was nominated for several awards and won 2016’s Gamescom Indie Award.

Key features

• Venture into the Maw and help a little girl find her way out.
• Explore the gigantic bowels of the mysterious place and avoid being captured by those who live here.
• Use your lighter to reveal the way forward.
• Watch out for the Nomes hiding in the shadows, watching your every move. Who knows what they want.
• An eerie and suspenseful atmosphere, amplified by level and sound design.

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Recommended Requirements