All links will be at the end of the review.
Enjoy my content? Consider gifting me an energy drink to help support me! ☕
Game Details
Time Spent Playing: 1hr 30 mins
Developers: Liquid Static Studio, Snapping Turtle
Publisher: New Tales
Graphics/Art Style: Low poly 3D
Camera Perspective: 1st person
Rating: Depiction of Plane Crash, General Mature Language
Recommended For: Players who like horror, indie, atmospheric, retro
Overall Experience:
I had a lot of fun playing Night Plane! The game has some hilarious NPC interactions, creepy moments, and surprisingly entertaining ways to mess with the airport staff. The first-person perspective makes exploring the airport interesting, and the jump scares are genuinely effective (if only I could record with my mic on). There are a few frustrating mechanics and tutorial issues, but overall, I really enjoyed the experience.
Controls:
No controller support, which I wish the game had. I also experienced some friction when interacting with the clipboard because I could still move the camera while trying to examine something. The forced camera movements during the tutorial were particularly annoying.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is surprisingly entertaining! I love being able to pick up luggage and throw it at annoying security staff or other NPCS. You can also refuse and interrogate customers, which adds some personality to the experience. However, I wish there were a proper tutorial explaining how to perform actual flight attendant duties. The existing tutorial can be frustrating because the security guard WONT.SHUT.UP! The creepy atmosphere and jump scares are well done! One of the jump scares genuinely caught me off guard, and I almost flipped my computer over. I enjoyed exploring the airport, interacting with customers, and discovering all the ridiculous NPC behavior. There's something incredibly entertaining about being able to torment the security staff and throw luggage at employees without anyone seemingly caring. The NPC interactions are wild, unpredictable, and sometimes downright creepy!
Performance:
No major performance issues noted during my playthrough.
Music:
The background audio creates a haunting atmosphere. However, it feels more like continuous ambient sound effects than an actual music track.
Audio Design:
The NPC dialogue can become annoyly repetitive, as the security guard won't shut up and nags for your attention.
Difficulty:
The tutorial can be a little frustrating, especially when the game forces you to look at certain objects or characters. Some interactions, like returning the script to an NPC, were also a bit difficult to figure out.
Level Design/Character Design:
I really like the creative airport setting and the little details throughout the environment. The logo is particularly clever, resembling an airport flight information display (the split-flap departure and arrival boards). The blood smear adds a nice horror touch, hinting at what's to come. I also love that the options menu is located inside the cockpit! Some of the NPCs are genuinely creepy, especially when they're staring you down or getting uncomfortably close. I'm also not entirely sure what the advertisement posters are supposed to contribute to the airport environment, but I'm here for them.
AI-Generated Content Disclosure:
None
Unique Features Discovered:
You can refuse and interrogate customers.
NPCs have some hilarious and unpredictable reactions.
Pros:
Creative and memorable logo design.
Great horror atmosphere.
Genuinely effective jump scares.
Entertaining NPC interactions.
Being able to throw luggage at annoying security staff!
The ability to refuse and interrogate customers.
Cons:
No controller support.
Security Guard dialogue becomes repetitive and annoying
Camera movement can interfere with examining objects.
Forced camera movements during the tutorial are frustrating.
Some interactions are difficult to figure out.
The tutorial doesn't adequately explain actual flight attendant duties.
The Discord logo blocks the return button.
Suggestions for Improvement:
Add controller support.
Adjust the tutorial's forced camera movements to make them less intrusive.
Add a proper tutorial explaining flight attendant responsibilities and interactions.
The security guard does NOT need to say "Hey" every damn second.
Reposition the Discord logo so it doesn't block the return button.
Summary:
Night Plane is such a fun experience! I really enjoyed the first-person gameplay, creepy NPCs, ridiculous interactions, and unexpected horror elements. Being able to torment the security staff by throwing luggage at them is an absolute highlight. The jump scares are surprisingly effective, and the airport setting has some creative touches that make the experience memorable. While the tutorial and a few mechanics could use some improvements, I had a genuinely great time playing this demo. I'm definitely going to have fun editing this review!
🩷 Why Follow & Support Me on BMAC?
🦊 Two Amazing Communities in One Place: Love gaming? You'll find exclusive game reviews here. More into art and design? You'll get behind-the-scenes insights into my design process through case studies, character designs, and personal projects!
🖥️ Help Improve My Setup: Support future upgrades so I can keep improving the content I create for you!
🏡 Support My Creator Journey: Help me work toward getting my own apartment and building a more sustainable future as a content creator.
🎁 Community Surprises: Help me give back to the community with fun surprises along the way!
☕ Support for Just $3! Every bit of support helps fund new games, content creation, and my journey as a creator.
Your support means more than you know, and I'm incredibly grateful to have you here! 🩷
Can't support me financially right now? No worries! You're always welcome to follow me on BMAC to stay up to date with the content you care about. Thanks for being here! 🩷
🎮 Indie game devs, struggling to get your game noticed? 👀
You've spent countless hours building your game, but now comes the hard part: getting people to actually notice it!
Struggling with any of these?
📢 You're not sure how to market your game or reach the right audience.
🎬 You need engaging short-form videos to grab attention on social media.
⏳ You're wearing too many hats and don't have time to handle everything yourself.
That's where Samasu Creative comes in! I help indie game developers with branding, character design, short-form video content, and more to help their games stand out and capture players' attention.
Ready to give your game the spotlight it deserves?
👇 Fill out my Project Inquiry Form to tell me about your project and let's see how I can help!
Project Inquiry Form
Links:
Check out the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/Night_Plane/
Check out my playthrough here: