NALOGI

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 374 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"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.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews
story14 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game features satirical humor that pokes fun at bureaucracy and taxes, making it entertaining.
  • It offers a massive amount of achievements (over 4000), which is appealing for achievement hunters.
  • The turn-based combat system is reminiscent of classic JRPGs, providing a strategic element to gameplay.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling like a grind.
  • The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including crashes and poor optimization.
  • The story is minimal and poorly translated, with many elements being confusing or lacking context.
  • story56 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal, bland, and poorly translated, with many players noting that it feels more like a collection of achievements than a cohesive narrative. While some find humor in the storyline and appreciate the quest structure, the overall consensus is that the plot lacks depth and engagement, making it secondary to the gameplay experience. Players suggest that the game could benefit from a more developed story to complement its repetitive combat and quest mechanics.

    • “Decent storyline, good gameplay, and fun fight scenes that are laid out really well.”
    • “This game is created for achievements, but still there is a plot that you can go through.”
    • “The plot is just a bomb, tightens so that it's difficult to come off, I recommend to go, in general 10/10 !!!”
    • “The story is empty and bland, at least from what I experienced.”
    • “At some point, the story starts to be poorly translated, and dialogue becomes loaded with Cyrillic and Russian characters.”
    • “Literally no story writing; it's just one-liner memes.”
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its unique mechanics and engaging fight scenes, while others criticize it for being repetitive and tedious. Although the game offers a quirky premise and a decent amount of achievements, technical issues like crashes have hindered the overall experience for some users. Overall, it seems to appeal to those who appreciate repetitive gameplay but may frustrate others looking for more variety and depth.

    • “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.”
  • graphics22 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 overall weak graphics that fail to make the game stand out. Overall, the graphics are simple yet effective, contributing to the game's personality.

    • “The game's graphics and visuals are simple but effective, with charming pixel art that creates a sense of personality and atmosphere.”
    • “Fun art style as well as an engaging soundtrack made the world a joy to experience.”
    • “I enjoyed the graphics, retro style RPG.”
    • “The game does not stand out much, weak graphics.”
    • “Sometimes the art styles clash, for example any time a male character has body art, as opposed to anytime a female character does.”
    • “The art style and graphics of this game is quite decent with Game Boy type graphics.”
  • humor18 mentions

    The game features a strong satirical humor that cleverly critiques bureaucracy, taxes, and authority, providing a chaotic yet amusing experience. While many players find the humor refreshing and relatable, some may feel that the mechanics can be tedious, and the overall appeal of the humor may vary. Overall, the game's funny storyline and diverse characters contribute to its engaging and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “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.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of frequent crashes, glitches, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some users claim to have experienced no problems, the overwhelming consensus suggests that players should be prepared for a frustrating experience, often requiring manual saves to avoid losing progress. Overall, many reviewers advise against purchasing the game due to its unstable performance.

    • “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.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting significant performance issues that make it feel sluggish and unresponsive. Many consider it one of the worst-optimized titles they've encountered, comparing it unfavorably to other games known for their optimization problems. Overall, players express disappointment, especially given the expectations for a game developed with accessible tools like Unity.

    • “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.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to engage in the same battles multiple times for minimal rewards. The game's design is seen as primarily focused on achievement farming rather than providing a fulfilling gaming experience, leading to frustration with its mechanics and overall execution.

    • “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.”
    • “Its basically a massively incredibly laggy turn-based match-3 type combat RPG, visual novel, card farming simulator, and achievement farming game.”
    • “Fight the same grindy fights 50 times in a row.”
  • music8 mentions

    The game's music and sound design are highly praised for their playful and upbeat nature, enhancing the overall experience without being overwhelming. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and complement its fun art style.

    • “The game's sound design is well-done, with a playful and upbeat soundtrack that adds to the game's overall presentation.”
    • “Fun art style as well as an engaging soundtrack made the world a joy to experience.”
    • “The music and sound effects are good.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game has been noted for its limited replayability, which may deter some players, particularly those seeking a more varied experience. While some enjoy the fighting scenes enough to revisit the game, overall, its appeal may be considered niche.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its charming pixel art, which, while simple, effectively contributes to a unique sense of personality and immersion.

    • “The game's graphics and visuals are simple but effective, with charming pixel art that creates a sense of personality and atmosphere.”
  • monetization2 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 meaningful content diminishes the overall value of the 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.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game has been criticized for its lackluster design, with many users finding it uninspired and typical of the tranquility theme. Overall, the character design fails to leave a significant impression.

    • “Character design is mediocre, as is expected from Tranquility.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
    • “The characters lack depth and meaningful growth throughout the game.”
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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
3-3hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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