Nick

About

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!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a fun, humorous concept, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
It's free to play, which makes it accessible and worth trying out for a few hours of entertainment.
The gameplay mechanics, such as fighting off robotic elves and using various weapons, provide a fun wave shooter experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with controller support and gameplay mechanics.
There is a lack of variety in enemy types and gameplay elements, leading to repetitive and easy gameplay.
The game is limited in scope, with a small play area and minimal content, which can make it feel empty and boring over time.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
17%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their quality and immersive cartoon style, with many users highlighting the enjoyable aesthetic and detailed environments. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with certain color choices, such as the predominant green and red. Despite this, the visuals contribute positively to the overall fun and humor of the game.
- “The graphics are amazing and the Tim Burton-type atmosphere is excellent stress relief after dealing with humans at the office!”
- “I like the graphics in the environment - like the stockings over the fire.”
- “Incredibly immersive for a game with cartoon graphics.”
- “Most of all, I hate the aesthetic; the green and the red are just unappealing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay involves defending against waves of robo-elves using various combat mechanics, but it currently suffers from limited exploration and repetitive elements. While the visuals and mechanics are praised, players note that the difficulty diminishes once they master the ammo replenishment system, leading to a lack of challenge and variety. Expanding the playable area and addressing bugs could enhance the overall experience.
- “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, which 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 the robots or survived a certain amount of 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, which mainly makes the game get old quickly. Exploring the outer areas or going up the stairs could add a lot to the gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying Santa's one-liners and finding the overall comedic elements fun, though some note that the jokes can become repetitive. The graphics complement the humor, enhancing the overall experience, but there are mentions of low quality in certain aspects. Overall, it offers a couple of hours of enjoyable, lighthearted entertainment.
- “Definitely fun, has the potential to give a couple of hours of enjoyment with great graphics and some great humor as well.”
- “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.”
- “Funny, but low quality.”
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 has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs, including audio loss and unresponsive controls. Overall, the stability of the game appears to be a major concern for players.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game has limited replayability, typically offering a playtime of 20-30 minutes, but could benefit from a system that allows players to use currency to upgrade their characters after each attempt, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging repeated play.
- “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 gameplay makes it hard to want to replay the game. Once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After completing the game, I felt no urge to play it again. The story was linear, and the choices I made didn't seem to impact the outcome enough to warrant a second playthrough.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its free access and absence of intrusive in-game purchases, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “But hey, it's free! There are no annoying in-game purchases, and the game is actually made really well.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its quality, complementing the visuals with a nice soundtrack that enhances the overall 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.”
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!”