Indie

The Night of the Scissors

Single Player

2022

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 13, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

IndieAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Lo-fi VHS presentation creates an oppressive horror atmosphere.
Scissors-wielding killer anchors the game's central threat.
Unsettling sound cues strengthen tension during exploration and pursuits.
Compact structure keeps the horror focused.

Cons

Survival-horror campaign has a very short runtime.
Simple exploration, puzzles, and survival mechanics offer limited variety.
Brief campaign leaves limited room for character and plot development.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Indie

The Night of the Scissors

Single Player

2022

Released

Platforms

🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 13, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

IndieAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 10 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Lo-fi VHS presentation creates an oppressive horror atmosphere.
Scissors-wielding killer anchors the game's central threat.
Unsettling sound cues strengthen tension during exploration and pursuits.
Compact structure keeps the horror focused.

Cons

Survival-horror campaign has a very short runtime.
Simple exploration, puzzles, and survival mechanics offer limited variety.
Brief campaign leaves limited room for character and plot development.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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