Nerd Survivors

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Nerd Survivors is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Heartbit Interactive and was released on February 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Nerd Survivors," up to four players are transported to a fantastical realm filled with bizarre monsters. Armed with unconventional weapons like pizza grenades and enchanted fidget spinners, players must repel endless hordes, craft custom weapons, and endure 20 minutes of chaotic action to return to their gaming night. This is a bullet-heaven rogue-lite survivor adventure set in the "Doom & Destiny Worlds" universe.

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique weapon customization mechanic called the Forge, allowing players to modify a variety of weapons, which adds depth to gameplay.
The humor and quirky character designs provide a charming and entertaining experience, appealing to fans of nerd culture.
There is a significant amount of content to unlock, including characters and stages, which keeps the gameplay engaging and rewarding.

The game suffers from balance issues, with certain builds being overwhelmingly powerful, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay strategies.
There are frequent bugs, such as enemies stopping spawning, which can disrupt the flow of the game and negatively impact the player experience.
The progression can feel slow and punishing, especially at the beginning, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the game fully.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the forge, and offers a fun, brutal experience with varied stages and hidden items. Players recommend it for its enjoyable bullet-hell elements, though some express a desire for a dash mechanic to enhance movement options.
- “There's a mechanic in the game that I actually really like, called the forge.”
- “Has a lot of good mechanics for a survivor-like.”
- “Brutal but fun and varied stages with hidden items and mechanics.”
- “My only real gripe is the lack of a dash mechanic, which I feel the game could benefit greatly from.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its cheesy, pixelated charm and addictive nature, while others criticize it for relying heavily on stale memes and juvenile jokes. Despite these criticisms, there are moments of genuine wit and cleverness that resonate with fans of the genre. Overall, the humor appeals to those who enjoy lighthearted, irreverent comedy, but may not satisfy everyone.
- “A good sense of humor and some interesting takes on progressing abilities and unlocking characters.”
- “Really funny and addictive game, has some nice twists on the original.”
- “If you like pixel graphics, cheesy humor and survivor games, this is for you.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their pixel art style and overall aesthetic, which many players find appealing and well-executed. While the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm, some reviewers note that the gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy, overshadowing the graphical experience. Overall, the artwork is considered one of the standout features of this roguelite title.
- “However, I loved the theme, the graphics, the music... pretty much everything about the game.”
- “Great artwork too.”
- “The aesthetic is by far the best part for a survivors roguelite.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its coolness and suitability, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements the game's theme and graphics, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere, especially in the context of a hoard shooter.
- “I loved the theme, the graphics, the music... pretty much everything about the game.”
- “As a hoard shooter game, I found the music, power-ups, and level of challenge to be genuinely fun.”
- “The music is cool and suits the game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it often leads to a repetitive cycle of either overpowering enemies or being easily defeated. While the aesthetic is praised, the lack of variety in gameplay and the necessity to grind for upgrades detracts from the overall experience, making later stages feel like a slog.
- “The aesthetic is by far the best part for a survivors roguelite. Nothing is too unique, and there is a lot to unlock, but it really feels like in most scenarios it's either you can one-shot everything or you will be one-shot yourself. There's not much play around, so beating the later stages becomes a grinding slog to unlock the rest of your ability upgrades outside of the game.”
- “After grinding this game for a minute, I kind of hate this game, I think.”
- “Beating the later stages becomes a grinding slog to unlock the rest of your ability upgrades outside of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay by preventing boss spawns and causing levels to become endless, impacting overall stability.
- “Occasional glitches that stop boss spawns and make levels endless.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around defeating bosses in initial missions, which unlocks new weapons that players can customize in the forge, adding a layer of progression and personalization to the gameplay experience.