NAIRI: Rising Tide

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NAIRI: Rising Tide is a single player action game. It was developed by HomeBearStudio and was released on November 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

NAIRI: Rising Tide continues the charming adventure of Nairi as she explores the vibrant city of Shirin to save her family. Players navigate intricate puzzles and dungeons, combining items creatively with a new Toolbelt to overcome challenges. With a richly hand-drawn world and engaging characters, the game offers an immersive story full of cute animals and apocalyptic stakes.

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story9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features stunning hand-drawn artwork and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The story is engaging, with a mix of humor and darker themes, and it continues seamlessly from the first game, providing a rich narrative.
Puzzles are well-designed and offer a satisfying challenge, with the option to skip difficult sections for those who prefer to focus on the story.

The lack of a general map can make navigation confusing, and some puzzles require excessive backtracking, which can be frustrating.
The story may be hard to follow for players who haven't recently played the first game, as it doesn't provide sufficient context for returning players.
Some puzzles are overly complicated or frustrating, leading to a reliance on walkthroughs, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The story of "Nairi: Rising Tide" continues directly from the first game, featuring a mix of lighthearted and darker themes as players follow Nairi on her quest to rescue her kidnapped family amidst a backdrop of corruption and conspiracy. While the narrative is rich with dialogue and character interactions, some players found it confusing without prior knowledge of the first game, though a summary is provided for newcomers. Overall, the story is praised for its depth and emotional impact, complemented by charming visuals and engaging puzzles, making it appealing to fans of story-driven games.
- “This story has everything: some funny moments, a would-be revolution, corruption, a mysterious conspiracy, and even a prophecy that threatens to engulf the whole world.”
- “There is so much clarity of purpose seeping through the game's framework, a certainty of its setting and story, delivered with such a precise pace and tone.”
- “I really hope that the developers can release the third game in another 6 years because the story is not concluded at all after finishing.”
- “The story picks up right where the last one left off, and it’s way deeper and more intense than I expected.”
- “So if you guys want to play this, just use a guide for the last story arc, and don't expect an ending, or being further in the story than you were in the beginning.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The graphics in the game are characterized by stunning hand-drawn artwork and bold colors that effectively reflect the protagonist's strong character. The aesthetic is reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and features cute chibi-style characters set in a beautifully crafted fantasy world, enhancing the overall experience with player-friendly features like collectible concept art. While the visuals remain consistent with the previous installment, they are praised for their charm and attention to detail, making the game visually appealing.
- “Graphics with very bold colors and hand-made; I think it is ideal because it reflects the strong and determined character of the protagonist.”
- “The artwork is completely hand-drawn, and it is gorgeous.”
- “The story is interesting, but what makes this game shine is the gorgeous hand-drawn artwork, and all of the extra player-friendly features.”
- “So there is very little change in the graphics.”
- “[i]nairi: rising tide[/i] uses the same-looking visuals as its previous game.”
- “Again the graphics are very cute chibi styled characters in a beautiful comic fantasy world.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and suitability to the story, enhancing the overall ambiance and character experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become monotonous over time, it remains enjoyable and complements the game's visuals and dialogue. However, the absence of environmental sounds may leave some players wanting more variety.
- “The soundtrack is well made; it seems tailor-made for this story.”
- “I just love the ambiance, the characters, the story, and the music.”
- “The soundtrack was pretty neat and didn't get too repetitive.”
- “The soundtrack gets a bit monotonous after a while, but you can turn it down; however, there are no environmental sounds to fill in.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, featuring a balanced mix of lighthearted moments and darker themes, reminiscent of the original "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series. Players appreciate the engaging conversations and comedic elements that complement the adventurous and mysterious narrative. Overall, the humor adds depth to the story, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The overall conversations and humor were great.”
- “This story has everything: some funny moments, a would-be revolution, corruption, a mysterious conspiracy, and even a prophecy that threatens to engulf the whole world.”
- “The narrative is an interesting blend of humor, adventure, and a lot of mystery.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is the standout feature of the game, offering engaging mechanics that prioritize interactive puzzles amidst a story-rich environment filled with dialogue. Players appreciate the clever design of the puzzles, which are challenging yet rarely frustrating.
- “It's a game that is enjoyed not for its story, but for its gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you can expect a story-heavy game (lots of dialogues) with some very clever (rarely frustrating) puzzles in between.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you can expect a story-heavy game with a lot of dialogues and some very clever (though rarely frustrating) puzzles in between.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been well-received, as developers successfully preserved the original look and feel while maintaining consistent performance.
- “The developers maintained the same look and feel while enhancing performance.”
- “The optimization process has significantly improved the game's responsiveness and frame rates.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to run smoothly on a variety of systems.”
- “The developers maintained the same look and feel with the same performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the emotional impact of the game is significant, highlighting how it resonates with them personally, even without delving into specific story details or endings. The feelings evoked by the game's narrative and characters are a central focus of their experience.
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, evoking emotions I didn't expect.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the experiences portrayed in the game; it resonated with my own feelings.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own life.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.
- “The grinding for achievements feels endless and unfulfilling.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as cozy, enhancing the enjoyment of the fun puzzles within the game.
- “The atmosphere is cozy and the puzzles are fun to solve.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is enhanced by visually striking backgrounds that feature a painting-like design, complementing the character design and enriching the overall narrative experience.

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NAIRI: Rising Tide is a action game.

NAIRI: Rising Tide is available on PC and Windows.

NAIRI: Rising Tide was released on November 14, 2024.

NAIRI: Rising Tide was developed by HomeBearStudio.

NAIRI: Rising Tide has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

NAIRI: Rising Tide is a single player game.

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