Neverliria
- August 22, 2018
- norest
- 5h median play time
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and a nice atmosphere that many players find endearing.
- Gameplay is simple and intuitive, making it easy to learn and master, providing a satisfying experience.
- The game offers a casual experience with a decent length, allowing players to enjoy it without feeling overwhelmed.
- The game mechanics are outdated and cumbersome, particularly the resource management and item handling, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration for players.
- The game lacks depth and replay value, with a static world and limited content that may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its outdated and flawed mechanics, which detract from the overall experience, making it feel archaic. While the simple side-scrolling design and intuitive mechanics have some appeal, the lack of depth and engaging features leads to a lack of replay value, with many players feeling unsatisfied after a short playtime.
“The art style is endearing and the mysterious mechanics are largely intuitive.”
“I find the mechanic where things break down very quickly to not be helpful for the overall experience.”
“The problem is the game mechanics are so horrible it makes this game feel archaic and outdated.”
“This is the kind of game mechanics you can expect to play and is the main flaw holding Neverliria back.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as basic pixel art that meets expectations, featuring an endearing art style and intuitive mechanics. While some users appreciate the visuals and sound, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
“The art style is endearing and the mysterious mechanics are largely intuitive.”
“Nice graphics and sounds.”
“The graphics are basic, resembling a pixel art style that delivers what you would expect.”
“I am fine with the graphics and love the type of game it is, but it really needs some work...lots of work!”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features two distinct musical themes for day and night, enhancing the atmosphere, but lacks additional music for events and has minimal sound effects. Music cues are effectively used to signal hunger and the transition between day and night.
“There are two types of music, one for the night and one for the day.”
“Music cues for hunger and the day and night cycle.”
“There are only two music tracks, one for the night and one for the day.”
“There is no music for events and very little sound effects.”
“The music cues are limited to hunger and the day and night cycle.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has notable stability issues, with users reporting various glitches, such as a bug that occurs when canceling a building while holding a chest, rendering the chest unmanageable. Overall, these glitches detract from the gameplay experience.
“Let me give you a small list of glitches to get you started.”
“Glitches still exist; for example, when you cancel a building while holding a chest, that chest bugs out and can no longer be handled.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charm and appeal, creating a delightful and immersive experience for players. Reviewers highlight the game's incredible ambiance, contributing to its overall enjoyment.
“A cute little game with a very nice atmosphere.”
“Incredible atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, as users report that there is little to no incentive to play again after completing it.
“Replay value – once you complete the game, there is none.”
“After finishing the game, I found no incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is minimal and may not be essential to the overall experience, suggesting that the game can succeed without a strong narrative.
“The story is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making you feel like a part of the world.”
“The character development is exceptional, adding depth to the overall experience.”
“The story is barely there, but it doesn't seem to need one.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
