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Nerm the Worm

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46%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
monetization, graphics
75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Nerm the Worm is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by ZaxtorGameS and was released on October 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay loop with the classic snake mechanics enhanced by unique features like variable speed, keys to open map areas, and a breaking mechanic.
  • Cute and charming aesthetic with consistent art and sound direction; includes voice acting that adds personality, and customizable audio settings.
  • Good replayability with 50 levels, achievement system, and leaderboards; loads quickly and controls are responsive with keyboard support.
  • Campaign contains too many levels, some poorly designed or repetitive, leading to a bloated and tedious experience.
  • Visuals are low quality with pixel art that some find amateurish; controls and resolution settings can be limited and sometimes do not save properly.
  • Some gameplay mechanics feel unnecessary or poorly thought out, such as the drunk mechanic and strange item spawns; some players find the character and voice acting annoying.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a fast-paced and addicting loop but is marred by several illogical and gimmicky mechanics, such as apples turning into bombs and a confusing inebriation effect. While some appreciate the quick load times and smooth transitions, many find the overall design to be a frustrating mix of rehashed and contrived ideas.

    • “Or perhaps highlight a fun and addicting gameplay loop?”
    • “The menus and game also load quickly, so making a quick change isn't going to interrupt gameplay much.”
    • “Gameplay: 9/10”
    • “Inane, contrived mechanics such as apples ripening into bombs, a braking mechanic that destroys all your length, strangely spawning exit keys to end levels, and perhaps most needless, beer that makes you drunk. There is no sense or reason in including some hare-brained inebriation mechanic in a worm game.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music received mixed reactions, with some finding it droning and unpleasant, particularly in the title screen, while others rated it positively. The option to toggle specific music elements like "nerm" allows players to customize their audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but divisive.

    • “If you find Nerm annoying but love the rest of it, you can easily turn off Nerm and keep other aspects of the music and sound.”
    • “Music: 8/10”
    • “As I stared into the disjointed, hideous mess of primary colors and horrid droning music that made up the title screen, this was made abundantly clear to me.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users criticize the game's monetization as a cash grab, citing its high price and additional DLC costs for a simple concept that is readily available for free elsewhere. They view it as an exploitative and lazy attempt to profit.

    • “This game is a rip-off; there are better worm games out there, and it feels like a scam and a cash grab.”
    • “Very often, GameMaker Studio is used to make shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
    • “Given you can play snake for free on mobile phones and in web browsers, the developer charging a ridiculous $3 for this, plus another $1 for DLC, puts this squarely in the territory of being a lazy cash grab.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some zingers coming across as annoying and failing to land, while certain elements, like Nerm the worm, add charm and a touch of genuine amusement, contributing to a playful and enjoyable experience.

  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are intentionally designed in a retro pixel art style, lacking modern visual enhancements. However, fixed resolution and controls limit customization, resulting in a subpar visual and control experience for some users.

    • “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the poor visuals or the control experience.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability, enhanced by a leaderboard that encourages competition and allows players to track their performance against others. Users rate its replay value very highly, with a score of 10/10.

    • “There's a leaderboard as well, which adds a bit more replay value and helps you see how well you are doing against your peers.”
    • “Replayability: 10/10”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect is criticized for being tedious and repetitive, as many levels feel poorly designed or like lazy reworks, resulting in a dull and monotonous experience when completing all 50 levels.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that emotional reactions to the game are often influenced by personal conflicts and misinformation, with some feeling targeted unfairly by critics who dismiss their positive experiences. Despite this, players emphasize the game's ability to evoke genuine emotional responses that some detractors refuse to acknowledge.

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Nerm the Worm is a casual action adventure game.

Nerm the Worm is available on PC and Windows.

Nerm the Worm was released on October 23, 2020.

Nerm the Worm was developed by ZaxtorGameS.

Nerm the Worm has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Nerm the Worm for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Nerm the Worm is a single player game.

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