Nekuia

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Nekuia is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Plug In Digital and was released on December 16, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explosive, challenging, exhilarating! Nekuia is a 2D platformer involving exploration, adventure, speedruns and reflexes. This innovative and intense gameplay rewards speed and jump skills.

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Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features easy-to-learn controls that become challenging to master, providing a rewarding experience for players who practice.
It has a classic 'just one more run' vibe, enhanced by an engaging soundtrack that intensifies with the player's speed.
The graphics are visually appealing, and the game offers a challenging experience that hardcore gamers will appreciate.

The game suffers from technical deficiencies, including poor graphics quality and lack of customization options for controls, which can hinder the experience for some players.
It appears to be a poorly executed console port, with design choices that compromise the gameplay experience for PC gamers.
Many players found the game uninteresting, as evidenced by low achievement completion rates and a lack of sustained engagement.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and minimalistic, with limited options for improvement beyond resolution scaling, which does not enhance quality significantly. While some users appreciate the neon aesthetic and well-designed levels, the overall visual experience is considered lackluster and not enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “Graphically, the game looks very good, with well-designed levels, but I find the controls a bit hard to get used to.”
- “I like the neon-ish graphics; they add a unique touch to the game.”
- “The graphics are nice and contribute to the overall aesthetic of the game.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story revolves around themes of souls and the afterlife, but it fails to engage players due to the overall low quality of the game, leading to a lack of interest in the narrative.
- “There's a plot about souls and finding the afterlife or whatever, but when the quality of a game is so low, as this is, well, you might as well be asking about the plot for Pac-Man.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and minimalistic graphics, which some players find lacking in fun and engagement. While the neon aesthetic is appreciated, the movement mechanics have received criticism for not enhancing the overall experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, the mechanics of Nekuia are pretty simple.”
- “My only qualm is with the movement mechanic.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its dynamic nature, as it intensifies and changes tempo in response to the player's speed, enhancing the overall sense of excitement and immersion.
- “I also love how the music ramps up with your speed—it adds a great sense of intensity.”
- “I love the way the increase in speed changes the tempo of the music.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is generally seen as manageable, with users noting that it can be addressed through specific programs, and that using full screen or a controller mitigates any potential issues.