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Nether: The Untold Chapter

57%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
57% User Score Based on 162 reviews

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"Nether: The Untold Chapter" is a post-apocalyptic survival game set in a dangerous, procedurally generated city. Players must scavenge for resources, craft and upgrade gear, and fight off hostile creatures while navigating a dynamic, ever-changing world. With a focus on player choice and freedom, "Nether" offers a unique and immersive survival experience.

Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
Nether: The Untold Chapter screenshot
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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews
graphics4 negative mentions

  • The game retains the nostalgic atmosphere of the original, providing a unique post-apocalyptic experience.
  • The new developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to fixing bugs and enhancing gameplay.
  • Some players find the game enjoyable for its PvP elements and the challenge it presents, especially in a group setting.
  • The game feels like a rehash of the previous versions with minimal changes, leading many to feel it's not worth purchasing again.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including poor optimization and clunky mechanics that hinder gameplay.
  • The player base is very low, making multiplayer experiences frustratingly empty and diminishing the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing poor performance, low frame rates, and persistent graphical glitches, even on high settings. While some players appreciate the game's atmosphere and texture work, the overall consensus is that the visuals are outdated and reminiscent of a game from 2013, lacking significant improvements or updates. Despite patches aimed at addressing bugs, there are no plans for a major graphical overhaul, leaving many players disappointed.

    • “Some dislike the graphics, I personally love them, and the texture work that has been done, but even those that dislike the art style will say that this game's 'atmosphere' makes up for everything.”
    • “Yeah, it's nether hopefully they update it and optimize the graphics but I still love the game.”
    • “Oh oh, graphics are the same, exactly the same, for some reason I do not remember them being so bad but they were always just back then it looked decent I guess lol.”
    • “I paid $2.49 and it's not worth it... low frame rate on a PC that can easily run other games, no new graphics, no improvements, no players, nothing...”
    • “Jaggies everywhere even on fully maxed out video settings and just all kinds of graphical glitches.”
    • “Overall super bad performance and that with not up-to-date graphics (the graphics didn't change at all so it's still looking like the first game from 2013).”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has seen minimal changes, with some new mechanics like extended enemy aggro ranges and a few new enemies, but the core experience remains largely unchanged and suffers from stagnation. Players report issues with gun mechanics, movement, and overall bugs, while some find the gameplay loop acceptable compared to other titles. Despite mixed feelings, there is hope for future improvements from the developers.

    • “Buy this game during the summer sale if you think this gameplay catches you.”
    • “Gameplay loop is okay; still better than DayZ. What else? PvP is brutal and needs a bit of work, but overall feels okay—no desync or anything like that so far.”
    • “Although I still hate the gun crafting mechanic and flying mobs, I'm eager to see where they take this game.”
    • “The game has the same issues as it did back then; it has a few hours of gameplay then stagnates horribly.”
    • “But it's still buggy and the core gameplay hasn't changed at all.”
    • “The gun mechanics and specifically the aim down sights feel really bad.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI behavior, terrain navigation, and graphical fidelity, which can detract from the overall experience. While some players report improvements following recent patches, many still encounter significant stability problems, such as hitbox inconsistencies and HUD display issues. Despite these challenges, there is optimism among the community due to the developers' responsiveness to feedback and ongoing updates.

    • “The developers are actively updating the game and listening to player feedback regarding bugs and features, which shows a commitment to stability.”
    • “Patch 2 introduced a lot of new content, and the team's responsiveness to issues demonstrates their dedication to improving stability.”
    • “If you're considering buying this game, be aware that while it has some bugs, the ongoing updates indicate that the developers are focused on enhancing stability.”
    • “There are a bunch of little nitpicks too, like claiming a location takes twice as long, making an already boring task irritating, the lighting is broken making a flashlight useless in most locations, terrain being buggy, requiring you to jump around to move in certain areas like the riverside outpost gate, the AI being a buggy mess, causing monsters to dash through you and hit you from behind, or attack you a few more times after their HP reaches zero before playing their death animation, and some parts of the HUD are tiny such as health and quickslot items, while the quest log and ammo count are huge, overlap, and doesn't even fit all the text.”
    • “It's still a buggy mess, but seeing how quickly Fredaikis works on fixing the bugs, I have hope.”
    • “Patch 2 just came out with quite a lot of stuff, and the team is updating and listening to everyone closely about bugs, features, and so on. Honestly, if you are reading this and you are interested in buying this game, note that it is not a full brand new game running new software and graphics; it is buggy and misses a lot of stuff we would love to see.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players note improvements in interface and certain performance aspects, many report significant issues, including low frame rates and the need to disable features like dynamic lights and shadows for better performance. Overall, the game appears to still require substantial optimization and bug fixes to meet player expectations.

    • “It seems a bit more optimized to me; the interface is less 'rough' on the eyes and looks modern, and there are even new enemies!”
    • “Optimization has been greatly improved.”
    • “While this reboot still has a long way to go in terms of optimization and bug fixes, I can see some effort being made, and the work they've done so far is promising.”
    • “Performance is god awful (30 - 45fps on a Ryzen 2600 and Vega 56).”
    • “Overall super bad performance, and that with not up-to-date graphics (the graphics didn't change at all, so it still looks like the first game from 2013).”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark and chilling qualities, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and evoking a tense experience. Despite some mixed opinions on the graphics, many agree that the overall atmosphere compensates for any shortcomings, making it a standout feature for fans of the genre.

    • “The atmosphere gives off a really dark vibe while also offering tons of fast-paced play.”
    • “Even those who dislike the art style will say that this game's atmosphere makes up for everything.”
    • “After playing it for a bit, it is almost exactly like the original, bugs and all, and it still has its chilling, tense atmosphere, so for all fans of games like that, it's great.”
    • “Some dislike the graphics; I personally love them and the texture work that has been done, but even those that dislike the art style will say that this game's atmosphere makes up for everything.”
    • “It gives me that feeling, that atmosphere.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its tedious quest system that often feels unrewarding, with players having to undertake lengthy and frustrating tasks for minimal gains. Additionally, technical issues such as buggy AI and poor HUD design detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the narrative lacks depth and originality. Despite some improvements in gameplay mechanics, the overarching story fails to engage players meaningfully.

    • “The quest system is engaging, with a variety of missions that encourage exploration and interaction with NPCs in the safe zone.”
    • “Hit registration is far improved, and the gun animations feel more organic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The story unfolds through new missions that not only provide weapons but also bring back unused items, giving them a purpose in the narrative.”
    • “There is a quest system in place, but it's more work than it's worth, requiring you to go far out of your way and giving barely any rewards, such as the 'kill a golem' quest, which requires you to find rare gun parts in the wild in a specific order, craft the gun, then kill a golem, and the reward barely pays for the ammo required to kill a golem.”
    • “It's not 'untold'; this is more like 'we tell this story again because we don't want to develop an actual second game.'”
    • “There are a bunch of little nitpicks too, like claiming a location takes twice as long, making an already boring task irritating, the lighting is broken making a flashlight useless in most locations, terrain being buggy, requiring you to jump around to move in certain areas like the riverside outpost gate, the AI being a buggy mess, causing monsters to dash through you and hit you from behind, or attack you a few more times after their HP reaches zero before playing their death animation.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly executed revival of a previously shut down title, lacking meaningful updates and primarily aimed at generating profit. Players express disappointment in the game's mechanics, particularly the gunplay, which detracts from the overall experience and further fuels the perception of exploitation.

    • “Cash grab attempt at reviving a game that got shut down by buying the IP, making minimal changes and putting it up for sale.”
    • “I wanted to go back to Nether and saw they released this. A supposed dev bought the rights and released it again after some 'updates.' It's all a cash grab.”
    • “Summer cash grab for the devs. Well, them being 'active in streams' was only to bait more people into buying.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is enhanced by the absence of multiplayer activity, allowing players to focus on single-player experiences without distractions.

    • “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find motivation to replay.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after just a few playthroughs, diminishing its replay value.”

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