Nephilim

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"Nephilim is an isometric combat and exploration game featuring student developer, Strider Lazarus. Traverse Light and Shadow realms to empower abilities, solve puzzles, and defeat angels and demons. Upgrade stats, unlock combos and abilities, and summon a Holy Sword using collected gems at Bonfires."

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
Combat is fast-paced and rewarding, with a solid progression system that keeps players engaged.
The light and shadow mechanics add depth to both combat and puzzle-solving, making gameplay dynamic and interesting.

The game suffers from performance issues, including memory allocation problems and clunky controls.
Many players found the combat lacking fluidity and feedback, leading to a less engaging experience.
Several glitches and bugs, including a game-breaking issue with the final boss, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay of *nephilim* is characterized by its engaging light and dark mechanics, which enhance both combat and puzzle-solving, providing a dynamic experience. While the game is praised for its fast-paced action and solid progression system, some reviewers noted that additional time spent on gameplay mechanics and optimization could have further improved the experience. Overall, it offers a unique and satisfying adventure for fans of action RPGs, despite its short length.
- “The game introduces new mechanics at a steady pace, keeping things fresh without feeling overwhelming.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around switching between the light and dark worlds, each offering distinct powers and abilities that are crucial for overcoming obstacles, solving puzzles, and defeating enemies.”
- “This mechanic adds a layer of strategy, as you’ll need to wisely decide when to tap into each world’s potential to maximize your combat effectiveness and progress through the game.”
- “More time should have been spent on gameplay mechanics and optimization, especially for what this is: a game jam game.”
- “There are some platforming sections that break up the combat gameplay.”
- “This student-made game may be short, but it packs a punch with its fast-paced combat and mechanics.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and atmospheric contribution to the overall experience. Composed by nerveight, the original soundtrack enhances the emotional depth of the journey and is considered a standout feature, effectively pulling players into the game's world. Overall, the music significantly elevates the gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.
- “The music is seriously great.”
- “Even with its short length, Nephilim delivers a satisfying experience with nice gameplay, a solid progression system, and an atmospheric soundtrack that pulls you in (like literally, the soundtrack's really good).”
- “The soundtrack, composed by nerveight, is a standout feature, complementing the game’s atmosphere with original music that adds emotional weight to your journey.”
- “Even with its short length, nephilim delivers a satisfying experience with nice gameplay, a solid progression system, and an atmospheric soundtrack that pulls you in (like literally, the soundtrack's really good).”
- “This game has a neat art style, they did the liberty of voice acting, and actually composed music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a unique and refreshing art style that stands out from typical offerings, complemented by voice acting and original music. While the graphics are relatively simple compared to higher-budget titles, they successfully convey the fantasy world’s tone.
- “This game has a neat art style, and the voice acting and composed music add to its charm.”
- “The art style is a refreshing change from what we usually see.”
- “The graphics, though functional, are fairly simple compared to bigger-budget games, but they effectively capture the tone of the fantasy world.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of "Nephilim" is highly praised, primarily due to its exceptional soundtrack by nerveight, which enhances the emotional depth of the game. Despite its short length, the combination of engaging gameplay and a compelling audio experience creates a captivating environment that draws players in. Overall, the atmospheric elements significantly contribute to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “Even with its short length, Nephilim delivers a satisfying experience with nice gameplay, a solid progression system, and an atmospheric soundtrack that pulls you in (like literally, the soundtrack's really good).”
- “The soundtrack, composed by Nerveight, is a standout feature, complementing the game’s atmosphere with original music that adds emotional weight to your journey.”
- “The atmosphere created (in large part due to music, but not limited to it) is interesting.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has several glitches that can affect gameplay, including a significant issue that requires players to restart after dying to the final boss. While most bugs are not game-breaking, their presence may deter some players, especially considering the game's free status.
- “Unfortunately, one of these glitches forces me to restart the game every time I die against the final boss.”
- “Given that this game is free, the only reasonable reason not to try it is the presence of several glitches.”
- “Found some bugs/glitches but nothing game-breaking (yet).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient optimization and gameplay mechanics, particularly given its origins as a game jam project. They suggest that more development time could have significantly improved these aspects.
- “More time should have been spent on gameplay mechanics and optimization, especially considering this is a game jam game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack, composed by nerveight, is highly praised for its ability to enhance the emotional depth of the experience, effectively complementing the atmosphere and adding significant weight to the player's journey.
- “The soundtrack, composed by nerveight, is a standout feature, complementing the game’s atmosphere with original music that adds emotional weight to your journey.”