Nocturnal is a 2023 action-platformer developed by Sunnyside Games, released on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players control Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame who returns to his homeland of Nahran after a long absence, only to find the island consumed by a destructive supernatural Mist. Combat and traversal revolve around Ardeshir's flaming sword, which can repel the dynamically generated Mist, ignite environmental objects, trigger mechanisms, and destroy creatures spawned by the fog. Collecting ash from defeated enemies and exploration allows players to offer tribute at Phoenix statues scattered across the island, unlocking new skills and passive bonuses. The game is designed as a compact, focused experience built around a single central mechanic, with a runtime of approximately three hours. Its tight structure prioritizes a streamlined adventure over breadth, emphasizing the interplay between fire and the encroaching Mist throughout.
Nocturnal is an action game where you play as Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame, returning to his homeland, Nahran, after many years of absence.
Following the appearance of a mysterious Mist, the island has recently fallen into chaos, and Ardeshir must wield his flaming sword and use powerful abilities to confront its mysteries and free Nahran.
Repel a dynamically generated Mist that reacts to the flames of your sword.
Carry your flames across Nahran: your blade can also ignite the environment, activate mechanisms, and even destroy creatures born from the Mist.
Defeat enemies and explore the environment to collect ash, which can be offered to Phoenix statues. You'll gain new skills and bonuses vital for your survival.
Explore a compact island offering a streamlined experience centered around a singular concept. (game length: around 3 hours)
After a difficult journey across a troubled sea, Ardeshir, soldier of the Enduring Flame, returns home to the island of Nahran, where everything is obscured by a peculiar Mist. To uncover the cause, you must wield the sacred flame of your ancestors and carve your way to the island’s center, where secret locations and powerful abilities await.
