The Night Christmas Ended

The Night Christmas Ended is one of the most ridiculous Christmas games I have played, and I mean that as a compliment. It throws me into the role of a giant goblin on a bizarre adventure involving evil pine trees, ridiculous enemies and an extremely strange version of the holiday season. I liked the fact that the game never takes its story seriously because the complete absurdity is what gives it so much personality. The gameplay is a fast arcade shoot em up where I have to deal with enemies while constantly moving around the screen. There are different weapons and power ups that can dramatically change how I approach each section. I enjoyed how simple the controls are because the game clearly wants me to focus on surviving the chaos rather than learning a complicated control scheme. The power ups are especially fun because some of them are completely ridiculous. Shots can change size and behave in unexpected ways, while different weapons give me ways to handle the enemies more efficiently. I also like that the giant goblin comments on how I am playing, which adds another layer of comedy to an already ridiculous adventure. The variety of situations keeps the campaign entertaining. I can fight strange enemies on the ground, deal with airborne sections and even end up in space. I liked that the game keeps changing what is happening instead of staying in one ordinary arena. The pixel art and old school arcade presentation also fit the chaotic design perfectly. My biggest issue is that the game clearly shows its age. Some of the controls and presentation feel rough compared with modern arcade shooters, and certain sections can be frustrating when the action becomes especially busy. The comedy can also be very immature, so I do not think everyone will enjoy its particular style of humor. The local cooperative mode is easily one of the best features for me. Playing through the adventure with another person makes the ridiculous situations even more entertaining, especially when both of us are trying to survive the same chaotic screen. It gives the game more value than I think the short campaign would have on its own. Overall, The Night Christmas Ended is a silly and entertaining arcade shooter that I enjoyed for its complete lack of restraint. I liked the strange enemies, ridiculous story, unusual power ups and especially the cooperative mode. It is rough around the edges and very dependent on its particular sense of humor, but the whole experience has enough personality to make it memorable. Rating: 6.5/10

Prepare for an experience filled with eccentric humor, clever jokes, and rapid gameplay. The voice acting is exceptional, accompanied by a substantial narrative. Be forewarned: there may be a twist of betrayal at the conclusion. In this memorable 2D adventure, you will collaborate with the Giant Goblin to rescue Christmas. Engage in combat against malevolent candy, as the only acceptable candy is that which is vanquished, even if it resembles a bat. - Enjoy epic Christmas-themed music! - Experience the thrill of acquiring a power-up that causes your foes to explode into countless fragments, obscuring your view. It is an exhilarating sensation. - Appreciate the game's diverse mechanics and variations. - Engage in a death match against a mischievous elf, which is both bizarre and entertaining. - Enjoy the freedom to select your own ending. Drawbacks: - The game does contain minor glitches, most of which are not significantly detrimental. However, on the third level of the third world, there was a notable issue where the game continued for 15 seconds beyond the intended conclusion. During this time, I became invisible and was vulnerable to attacks. - The segment where you fly on Rudolf is acceptable, but it does not resonate with my preferences. It lacks the enjoyment found in other parts of the game. In conclusion: The Night Christmas Ended is a charming holiday-themed game. I intend to revisit it during the gold period as well. I look forward to playing it again next year, primarily to enjoy the delightful music, which makes it worthwhile. I hope that the developer addresses some of the glitches by that time.

This game had so many wtf moments, and it was really fun! And hard. I could complete most levels in the first try, but some of them are a real challenge, haha. Makes it so much better when you win. Also it feels great shooting things, especially when you get gun upgrades!

Игра "The Night Christmas Ended" — атмосферный хоррор с мрачной рождественской тематикой. Насыщенный сюжет, запутанные головоломки и напряженная атмосфера создают ощущение постоянной угрозы. Графика качественная, музыка добавляет тревожности. Однако геймплей местами растянут, а финал оставляет вопросы. Рекомендую любителям психологического жанра и атмосферных историй.

Das Spiel macht extrem Spaß und die Grafik is schick

einfach schrecklich... wenn ich bedenke das man für so einen kack wirklich mal 5€ blechen musste, wird ich lieber dem Postal Dude in die Weichteile treten als diese Abscheulichkeit zu spielen