Disturbing psychological horror game for PC
Daniel's Nightmare is a free adventure game for PC by indie developer BlueBird Games. It's a first-person psychological horror experience featuring a unique dark silhouette art style and retro PS1-style graphics. The game recounts the tale of a man who visits his old friend in the woods after receiving a strange and concerning letter out of nowhere.
Catching up
Daniel's Nightmare centers around the titular character, Daniel, who receives a strange letter from his old friend, Augustine. Worried that something terrible has happened, he decides to visit his companion, who lives in an old house in the middle of the woods. The way through the forest is filled with unknown dangers and animals lurking about.
When he arrives, no one is home, so he proceeds to look for his friend while searching for clues. The events that follow get stranger and more mysterious, putting his safety in danger from something sinister afoot. Before proceeding, the only thing to be aware of is that the gameplay is rather short on this one, with a full playthrough in under half an hour.
Dead on arrival
In summary, Daniel's Nightmare is a solid psychological horror thriller in the style of classic PS1 games. It has dark and atmospheric vibes, a curious story, and plenty of scares for fans to experience. As with these types of games, the gameplay is short but still worth it. Play it now and see for yourself.
