Midnight Murder Club

Midnight Murder Club offers a unique multiplayer FPS experience centered around darkness and stealth, where players must balance the use of their flashlight to see and avoid detection. The game features proximity voice chat, enhancing player interaction and immersion. Various game modes, including chaotic Wildcards, add diversity to gameplay. However, recent updates have introduced mandatory bots in lobbies with fewer than six players and forced some game modes into public lobbies only, which has frustrated many players.

While the core gameplay and social dynamics remain engaging, especially when played with friends, the game's declining player base and unclear communication from developers have led to dissatisfaction. Visuals are generally appreciated, but some UI elements like the minimap have drawn criticism. Overall, the game is enjoyable but feels held back by recent design choices and limited content variety, impacting its replayability and appeal to smaller groups.

Highlights

Players praise the innovative stealth mechanics in darkness and the tension created by flashlight usage. The proximity voice chat is highly regarded for enhancing social interaction and immersion.

Wildcards mode is a fan favorite, offering chaotic and fun gameplay variations. The graphics are considered visually appealing and contribute well to the eerie atmosphere.

The game’s premise and multiplayer focus make it a great choice for groups of friends seeking suspense and laughter in a unique FPS setting.

Criticisms

Mandatory bots in lobbies with fewer than six players detract from the experience, adding unbalanced gameplay elements. Forcing certain game modes into public lobbies reduces privacy and enjoyment for small groups.

Communication from developers about these changes has been unclear, causing frustration. The minimap and some UI features are seen as intrusive and unnecessary.

Additionally, the player base is small, making public matches difficult to find, and the game lacks sufficient polish and content variety to maintain long-term interest.