Nick

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Nick is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Firstborn Games and was released on December 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nick is a free VR survival shooter defense game. Built in the Unreal engine, this first-person, room-scale VR experience lets users take control of a variety of weapons and tools to fight off endless waves of evil robotic elves. As Santa, users must move around the environment to set up defenses and dodge attacks to beat back the onslaught. 'Tis the season!

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and chaotic VR experience, perfect for the holiday season, with great graphics and humor.
It's free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a short, enjoyable VR game.
The gameplay offers a unique twist on wave shooters, allowing players to engage in festive mayhem as Santa fighting off robotic elves.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, which can hinder the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety in enemy types and progression, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Controls can be clunky, especially with certain VR systems, and some mechanics, like barricading windows, feel unnecessary or poorly implemented.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality, with many users highlighting their immersive and cartoonish style that enhances the overall experience. The environments are particularly noted for their detail, contributing to a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, adding to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics are awesome.”
- “This game has amazing graphics and a Tim Burton-type atmosphere that is excellent stress relief after dealing with humans at the office!”
- “+++ incredibly immersive for a game with cartoon graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay involves barricading windows and battling waves of robo-elves using firearms or melee combat, but it currently suffers from bugs and a lack of variety. While the mechanics are visually appealing and function well, players find the difficulty diminishes once they master ammo replenishment, leading to a repetitive experience due to the confined play area. Expanding the environment and gameplay elements could enhance longevity and engagement.
- “The gameplay itself consists of barricading windows and fighting waves of robo-elves with a rifle or in close combat until you have either killed all the robots or survived a certain time.”
- “Visually really cool, mechanics work fine. It has a little problem regarding difficulty; once you get the mechanics of replenishing ammo on the gun and learn the game curve, you will just never die until you either give up or get tired.”
- “As of now, you're confined to a tiny area. This is mainly what makes the game get old quickly; exploring the outer areas or going up the stairs could add a lot to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself consists of barricading windows and fighting waves of robo-elves with a rifle or in close combat until you have either killed all robots or survived a certain time.”
- “It needs a lot of bugs ironed out, and the gameplay needs to be expanded a bit more.”
- “As of now, you're confined to a tiny area; this is mainly what makes the game get old quickly. Exploring the outer areas or going up the stairs could add a lot to the gameplay.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic and entertaining elements, particularly through Santa's amusing one-liners, although they can become repetitive. Players appreciate the combination of fun gameplay and appealing graphics, which contribute to an enjoyable experience, despite some criticisms regarding the overall quality of the humor.
- “A chaotic and hilarious VR Christmas shooter.”
- “It runs smooth and stable, Santa's one-liners are funny (though they get repetitive), I like the graphics in the environment - like the stockings over the fire.”
- “Definitely fun, has the potential to give a couple hours of enjoyment with great graphics and some great humor as well.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally well-received, with users highlighting it as a strong point of the game.
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being somewhat buggy, with users reporting issues such as temporary loss of audio and functionality, including the inability to use in-game controls. Overall, these stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “It was really buggy and I didn't know what was going on.”
- “Seems very buggy; first I lost audio for a minute, but it came back. Then I lost the use of my hands.”
- “Somewhat buggy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game has limited replayability, typically offering only 20-30 minutes of enjoyment. Players suggest that incorporating a currency system for upgrades after each playthrough could significantly enhance replay value, particularly for wave shooter genres.
- “This is one I cannot stress enough: wave shooters are infinitely more fun if every time you die, you can use some form of currency to make yourself stronger. For example, if I get through 6 rounds of the game, then I earn six points after I die to upgrade my health, damage done, etc. This would add so much more replayability.”
- “This is one I cannot stress enough about wave shooters. Wave shooters are infinitely more fun if every time you die, you can use some form of currency to make yourself stronger. For example, if I get through 6 rounds of the game, then I get six points after I die to upgrade my health, damage done, etc. This would add so much more replayability.”
- “The lack of variety in levels and enemies makes it hard to want to play through the game again. Once you've seen everything, there's not much incentive to return.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there was little to no reason to replay it. The story doesn't change, and the gameplay feels repetitive after the first run.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its appealing soundtrack, which complements the overall visual experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its free access and the absence of annoying in-game purchases, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “But hey, it's free, with no annoying in-game purchases, and the game is actually made really well.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features stunning graphics and a Tim Burton-inspired atmosphere, providing an excellent escape and stress relief from everyday life.
- “This game has amazing graphics and a Tim Burton-type atmosphere that is excellent stress relief after dealing with humans at the office!”