NAUS

About

NAUS is a thrilling 2D action roguelike that takes you deep into a dark dungeon for deadly battles against hordes of monsters and exciting adventures. Explore dark corridors and caves, where every step can be a challenge. Your task is to collect rare crystals and magical ores that will help you fight the dangers of the dungeon. Prepare for incredible battles, choose your weapons to face increasing…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

NAUS offers intense combat and a captivating atmosphere, providing a thrilling roguelike experience that tests reflexes and problem-solving skills.
The game features unpredictable randomized levels, ensuring hours of addictive and challenging entertainment for fans of fast-paced action.
Players appreciate the minimalistic design and engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy exploring mysterious areas.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and quality, with many elements taken from existing templates and resources.
Technical issues abound, including poor graphics, lack of resolution options, and uncustomizable controls, making it frustrating for many players.
There are concerns about fake reviews and unethical practices by the developer, leading to a lack of trust and credibility for the game.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many users find unappealing compared to modern PC graphics. Additionally, there are no options to adjust the resolution or make meaningful graphics tweaks, limiting customization and visual quality.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for fostering a market filled with retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring poorly written reviews in Russian or broken English. Many of these games are released simultaneously shortly after their launch on Steam, with accounts frequently used to generate fake reviews, indicating a trend of asset flips and scams.
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "naus" is described as captivating and beguiling, enhancing the intense combat and unpredictable randomized levels that create a thrilling roguelike experience. Players find the atmosphere engaging, contributing to a gameplay experience that challenges both reflexes and problem-solving skills.
- “The atmosphere is captivating, and the gameplay keeps you constantly engaged.”
- “With its intense combat, beguiling atmosphere, and unpredictable randomized levels, naus delivers a thrilling roguelike experience that will test your reflexes and problem-solving skills.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly engaging, complemented by a captivating atmosphere that immerses players throughout their experience.
- “The atmosphere is captivating, and the gameplay keeps you constantly engaged.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the grinding aspect in the game involves dynamic mechanics and exploration of mysterious areas, all presented in a 2D format. This combination adds depth to the grinding experience, making it feel more engaging and less repetitive.
- “The grinding feels like a dynamic meat grinder, where exploration of mysterious areas is overshadowed by repetitive tasks.”
- “The grinding aspect is a dynamic meat grinder, making exploration feel tedious and unfulfilling.”