NashBored

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NashBored is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Karbonic and was released on January 2, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"NashBored is a horror-themed single-player RPG with a good experimental soundtrack. Explore the twisted landscapes of a roboticist's mind, battling strange creatures while uncovering a dark secret. With multiple endings, each playthrough brings new surprises."

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a great spooky and surreal atmosphere, enhanced by a custom soundtrack and impressive artwork.
It serves as a compelling narrative bridge between DashBored and its sequel, providing interesting backstory and character development.
Visually appealing with charming designs, the game offers a unique experience that fans of DashBored will likely enjoy.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to overly simplistic combat mechanics and a need for excessive grinding.
Puzzles are inconsistent in difficulty, with some being unfairly challenging, which can dampen the overall enjoyment.
The game is short and linear, lacking in exploration and variety, making combat feel repetitive and tedious.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game's story is highlighted as its main attraction, featuring an improved narrative and world-building, along with engaging plot twists. While the visuals and storytelling have seen enhancements, some players find the combat and level design frustrating compared to the original. Overall, it offers an interesting and entertaining experience, despite being a smaller, transitional narrative.
- “Aside from that, the main draw to this game is definitely the story and the world it tries to show you.”
- “Not much to explore but honestly an interesting and entertaining story!”
- “While the visuals and storytelling are much improved, the combat and level design is far more frustrating than the original.”
- “Overall it is good to see Fading Club is improving with each game even if it is a small in-between story.”
- “It has some plot twists here and there and the fighting sequence is pretty easy.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their significant improvement, featuring wonderful visuals, unique characters, and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note that while the visuals and storytelling have advanced, the combat and level design can be frustrating compared to the original.
- “I love the visuals, and the soundtrack is great!”
- “It has wonderful visuals, good unique characters, and an amazing soundtrack!”
- “The custom soundtrack and artworks contribute greatly.”
- “While the visuals and storytelling are much improved, the combat and level design are far more frustrating than the original.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the custom soundtrack and battle themes as standout features. The combination of great visuals and an amazing soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a significant aspect of the game.
- “The custom soundtrack and artworks contribute greatly.”
- “The soundtrack is also great, and the battle theme is a banger.”
- “It has wonderful visuals, good unique characters, and an amazing soundtrack!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay is criticized for its slow start, requiring players to grind for experience and resources before progressing comfortably. As the game advances, it transitions to a puzzle-focused approach, but many feel that the overall experience is hindered by these issues, overshadowing the game's artistic presentation.
- “From a gameplay standpoint, it kind of suffers from a slow start - you can't just go with the flow. You'll need to grind experience for a bit for a safe journey later (and gather money for meds and poison pockets) - while the game itself shifts towards a puzzle approach in later chapters.”
- “Be warned of the gameplay, though:”
- “From a gameplay standpoint, it kind of suffers from a slow start - you can't just go with the flow; you'll need to grind experience for a bit for a safe journey later (and money for meds and poison pockets) - while the game itself shifts towards a puzzle approach in later chapters.”
- “Overall, the art and presentation of the game are not enough to save this game's poor gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its captivating spooky and surreal atmosphere, effectively enhancing the overall experience despite its short length.
- “A short game with a fantastic spooky and surreal atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its eerie world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a chilling ambiance that keeps you on edge.”