The Nightjar app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Somethin Else
First release : 24 Apr 2013
App size: 60.83 Mb
***FEATURING THE VOICE OF BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH***
***NOMINATED FOR TWO BAFTA GAME AWARDS 2012***
You’ve been stranded on a dying spacecraft, spiralling into a black hole … and then your problems really start. “The Nightjar” is an incredible ‘video game with no video,’ featuring the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek Into Darkness, Sherlock, War Horse).
You’ll have to see with your ears, using only sound to survive all that deep space has to throw at you — “The Nightjar” has world-beating sound design and incredible 3D audio technology. From the moment the crew of the Nightjar run for their lives (leaving you behind in a malfunctioning airlock), you’ll find yourself immersed in one of the most realistic game worlds ever created.
To progress, explore using only what you can hear to navigate. Deal with the surprises you meet as you move. Defeat ... well, youll find out ...
CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR LYING EARS?
—Requires headphones
***The game works on iPhone 4S,5,5C,6 and 6+ and iPad 3 upwards.***
“The Nightjar” may well be the best game ever made for headphones and is a sensory experience you’ll never forget, made by a team that’s won more than a dozen awards including BAFTA, IMGA, Sony, GSMA and D&AD awards.
The game is 100% accessible for those who typically use VoiceOver, too.
Latest reviews of The Nightjar app for iPhone and iPad
This was really great. I only wish there was more. I wanted to keep playing! I love the concept of seeing with your ears for this game since I am visually impaired. I already know how to do that! It was wonderful and fun. I wish I always had Benedict Cumberbatch telling me what to do. *Laugh*
Please add a enterprise to the night jar
I got this because it is voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch. I loved it for more than just his voice. It scared the crap out of me every time I would die, and frustrate me when I couldnt get past a part. However, it entertained me for 3 hours (about how long it took for me to beat it) and every time I died just made me want to play more. I will definitely play more to see if I can do it faster. I just wish there was more too it.
Bought it after playing papa sangre 2, it feels unimaginative gameplay-wise and the controls are arduous compared to gyroscope. Also on technical side of things: i just cant discern sounds when theyre in front of me, to the left or to the right is ok, but front or back...and no such problem in papa sangre2! So obviously its the games fault. I would be glad glad to pay less for a lower quality game but its assumed that both products are of the same value! Unbelievable!
The sound design is a really cool and different idea than 90% of most games but, all the innovation is ruined by the incredibly short duration of the game. 5$ is just waaaay too much for the hour it took to complete(maybe an hour).