The Prisoner Of The Night

The prisoner of the Night is a side-view platform game with puzzles, inspired by the short story “A prisioneira da noite” by Lima Arrais and featuring elements of Brazilian folk culture. It follows Nartide, a girl taken from her home by Cruviana, the cold night wind, after she falls asleep without a blanket.

Trapped in an eternal night, Nartide must seek the light of her life and find her way home. Her journey spans 159 stages filled with monsters and traps, with visuals ranging from dreamlike to nightmarish.

Gameplay and features

• Platforming and puzzles: Guide Nartide through side-view platforming stages that combine puzzles with monsters and traps.
• Stages and outfits: Explore 159 stages and find 12 special clothes, each providing useful skills for Nartide.
• Music and cultural inspiration: The soundtrack features music by Graciele Callado and Walter Yanko, with guest Naldinho Braga performing “BOA NOITE.” The game also draws on Brazilian folk culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

Nartide is taken from her home by Cruviana, the cold night wind. Trapped in eternal night, she must find the light of her life and make her way home.

What kind of game is The prisoner of the Night?

It is a side-view platform game with puzzles, monsters and traps.

How many stages and special clothes are included?

The game features 159 stages and 12 special clothes that give Nartide useful skills.

What inspired the game?

It is an adaptation of Lima Arrais’s short story “A prisioneira da noite” and includes elements of Brazilian folk culture.