NALOGI
- March 17, 2018
- CUTE ANIME GIRLS
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Nalogi" is a turn-based RPG with a satirical story, featuring anime-style catgirls and a colorful cast of characters. Engage in combat, complete quests, and navigate a world filled with casino culture, bureaucracy, and rebellion. With its humor, beautiful art, and unique plot, "Nalogi" is a captivating experience complete with achievements and trading cards.
Reviews
- The game features a massive amount of achievements, making it a great choice for achievement hunters.
- The satirical humor and quirky premise provide an entertaining experience, poking fun at bureaucracy and taxes.
- The turn-based combat system is reminiscent of classic JRPGs, offering strategic gameplay that some players find enjoyable.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often leading to boredom after a short time.
- The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including frequent crashes and poor optimization.
- Many players feel the game is primarily a cash grab for achievements, with little actual gameplay or story to engage with.
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many players noting a lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the humor and the presence of quests, the overall narrative is described as bland, poorly translated, and often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay focused on achievements rather than storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes achievement hunting over a compelling plot.
“Decent storyline, good gameplay, and fun fight scenes that are laid out really well.”
“This game has a funny storyline, but not much to it.”
“The plot is just a bomb, tightens so that it's difficult to come off, I recommend to go, in general 10/10 !!!”
“Lowkey no story or plot at all, just walk around and fight people and open boxes for achievements.”
“The story is sort of shitty, but you didn't get this game for the story.”
“Literally no story writing, it's just one-lined memes.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of repetitive mechanics and engaging elements, appealing to those who enjoy consistency but potentially frustrating for others. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics and humor, others find the gameplay tedious and marred by technical issues, such as frequent crashes. Overall, the game offers accessible and enjoyable fighting scenes, but opinions on its overall gameplay experience are mixed.
“The game's gameplay mechanics are where nalogi truly shines, offering a unique and engaging experience that is unlike anything else out there.”
“The game's quirky premise and engaging gameplay make it a standout title in the adventure game genre.”
“Overall fun gameplay, really accessible format.”
“If you enjoy doing the same thing over and over, this game is your jam.”
“There is 15-20 minutes of gameplay in the game (I have 3 hours because I was shutting down the game and doing other things).”
“Good game so far, but it keeps crashing after about 30 minutes of gameplay, and because of it always crashing, it's hard to play properly.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature charming pixel art that effectively creates a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of retro Game Boy visuals. While many players appreciate the fun art style and engaging soundtrack, some note inconsistencies in character designs and a general lack of standout quality in the graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not groundbreaking.
“The game's graphics and visuals are simple but effective, with charming pixel art that creates a sense of personality and atmosphere.”
“The art style and graphics of this game are quite decent with Game Boy-type graphics.”
“Fun art style as well as an engaging soundtrack made the world a joy to experience.”
“The game does not stand out much; the graphics are weak.”
“Sometimes the art styles clash, for example, any time a male character has body art, as opposed to any time a female character does.”
“The art style and graphics of this game are quite decent, with Game Boy-type graphics.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its satirical take on bureaucracy, taxes, and authority, providing a chaotic yet engaging experience filled with relatable characters and situations. While many players find the humor refreshing and enjoyable, some may feel that the mechanics can be tedious, and the overall storyline lacks depth. Overall, the irreverent humor and clever references contribute to a uniquely funny experience, particularly appealing to those who appreciate satire.
“The game's humor and irreverent take on tax collection are refreshing and amusing, and the variety of different characters and situations that players encounter make for a highly engaging experience.”
“Get achievements for just opening treasures that are placed in the game world, and in a house called 'Achiv.' Besides that, the game is very funny because of its satire and parody; take a look while it's on sale!”
“I thought it was hilarious and actually fitting for a game that's as silly as this.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and overall poor performance, making it frustrating to play. While a few players did not experience significant issues, the overwhelming consensus suggests that the game is plagued by bugs that severely impact the gaming experience.
“Just don't expect a smooth ride without some glitches.”
“Extremely buggy and trash, not worth buying, even on sale.”
“The negative reviews are accurate; this game constantly crashes to desktop or shows an error then freezes, so make sure you manually save your progress (if you can call it that) every minute or so, it's that bad.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant performance issues, with players noting it is poorly optimized, likening its performance to that of notoriously unoptimized titles like Arkham Knight and Serious Sam 4. Many users express frustration, suggesting that even simpler games made with free tools exhibit better optimization.
“Okay, let me start by saying this is possibly the worst optimized game I've ever played.”
“You might as well play Arkham Knight or Serious Sam 4 and still get a decently optimized game.”
“A free game maker or Unity engine type JRPG game is the last place you expect optimization snags.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as it often involves repetitive battles and achievement farming rather than engaging gameplay. The combination of various genres, including turn-based combat and card farming, contributes to a laggy experience that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the grinding feels more like a means to an end rather than an enjoyable part of the game.
“This one and the others this pub makes are for farming achievements (which would be okay if that was all), so the 'games' themselves are basically trash, at best a pseudo game as a delivery product for something else.”
“Additionally, the game's humor and premise may not appeal to everyone, and some players may find the game's mechanics tedious or frustrating.”
“It's basically a massively laggy turn-based match-3 type combat RPG, visual novel, card farming simulator, and achievement farming game.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's music and sound design are praised for their playful and upbeat nature, enhancing the overall experience without being overwhelming. The engaging soundtrack, combined with a fun art style, contributes to a joyful atmosphere that players appreciate.
“The game's sound design is well-done, featuring a playful and upbeat soundtrack that enhances the overall presentation.”
“The fun art style, combined with an engaging soundtrack, makes the world a joy to experience.”
“The music and sound effects are impressive.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its limited replayability, which may deter some players, particularly those seeking varied experiences. While some enjoy the fighting scenes enough to revisit the game, overall, its replay value is considered minimal.
“I like the game for the fighting scenes, so this game has a little replay value to it.”
“One potential downside of the game is its limited replayability.”
“However, its limited replayability and potentially niche appeal may make it a less appealing choice for some players.”
“I like the game for the fighting scenes, so this game has maybe a little replay value to it.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its charming pixel art, which, while simple, effectively contributes to a unique and engaging visual experience.
“The game's graphics and visuals are simple but effective, with charming pixel art that creates a sense of personality and atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, primarily relying on easy achievements to attract players rather than offering substantial gameplay. Many users feel that the lack of depth makes the game feel more like a means to earn achievements than a fulfilling experience.
“Not enough of a game here; the achievement hunting is really all anyone would play it for. Basically, it's a cash grab by offering lots of easy achievements to entice people to buy it.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions, which ruins the overall experience and makes it feel more like a money-making scheme than a fun game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is generally viewed as lacking, with users finding the character design uninspired and underwhelming, which aligns with the overall tranquil theme of the game.
“Character design is mediocre, which is what I expected from Tranquility.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed.”
