Nigate Tale

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"Nigate Tale" is a 2D action RPG set in a procedurally generated world. Players control a lone wanderer, battling monsters and discovering mysterious ruins. With permadeath and permanent loss of items, each playthrough is a challenging new adventure.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a solid combat system that allows for various builds and strategies.
Charming art style and character designs, particularly the monster girls, which add a unique flair to the game.
Offers a decent amount of content for an early access title, with potential for future updates and improvements.

Poor translation quality and numerous grammatical errors that can make the dialogue confusing and detract from the experience.
Significant performance issues, including frame drops and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, especially during boss fights.
Repetitive gameplay and level design, with a lack of variety in enemies and environments that can lead to a grindy experience.

gameplay
61 mentions
46 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a solid core loop that encourages replayability through various upgrades and character mechanics. However, many players note issues such as unbalanced mechanics, translation problems, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. While it draws comparisons to other successful roguelikes like Hades, some feel it lacks originality and can be repetitive, though the charming character designs and addictive gameplay keep players invested.
- “Gameplay is solid and the game looks good.”
- “The gameplay loop feels sluggish and uninteresting; there's no tempo to the fighting.”
- “The gameplay is fun, it's easy to get into and doesn't take too much brain power, at least at the earlier stages.”
- “The first thing I want to note is that I think it takes a little too long to get into the actual gameplay, and when you finally do, I don't think it's very good, at least compared to other action roguelikes.”
- “The gameplay could use some work as it feels somewhat unpolished in a way I can't describe, but the enemies are actually super entertaining.”
- “Gameplay is straightforward and simple, but that simplicity is quickly overwhelmed by lots of unbalanced mechanics that make the game feel quite unfair.”
graphics
30 mentions
30 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful 2D artwork and colorful environments, particularly the anime character designs. However, criticisms arise regarding the low detail and stiff animations of in-game models, as well as performance issues during intense gameplay. Overall, while the art style is charming and appealing to fans of anime, the execution lacks polish and optimization, leaving some players wanting more.
- “This rogue-like dungeon crawler will have you hooked and playing for hours with its fun gameplay, beautiful graphics & great soundtrack.”
- “Artwork looks nice, environments are colorful, and I like roguelikes too.”
- “I absolutely adore the art style and combat and I hope that this game gets the recognition it deserves.”
- “Art is still good, although I'm not 100% sure cutscenes or screenshots (I don't know or care what they are called in-game) are needed and look like PS2 era graphics.”
- “Graphics-wise...hm...well while the art pieces for the characters look extremely well drawn, the in-game models quite fall behind by comparison. They're pretty low detailed and some are stiffly animated and could use some improvement.”
- “It's built in Unreal Engine, and I don't see why - over bloated and not optimized in any conceivable way - your quality settings for graphics are just that, one-size-fits-all: 'quality setting' no actual options here.”
optimization
19 mentions
16 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
32 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues, including freezing and stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some users appreciate the game's visuals and gameplay, the lack of responsive UI and overall optimization detracts from the experience, particularly for new players. Despite developers promising improvements, many feel that the game remains plagued by performance and pacing problems.
- “Charming game with needed optimization improvements.”
- “On the positive side, I will say that the game runs smoothly and looks great.”
- “The devs have stated that the updates are mostly back-end things, like code adjustments or optimization.”
- “The game’s optimization is horrendous.”
- “I really want to like this game because the actual gameplay (and waifus) is nice... but the optimization is god awful; it freezes to the point of hard reset constantly in any situation, and the translation is probably 50% if you're lucky.”
- “Oh, also there's severe performance issues, even on the lowest of settings.”
story
19 mentions
16 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its lack of setup, confusing narrative, and poor translation that detracts from the overall experience. While some find the premise intriguing and believe it has potential for future development, others criticize the current state as incomplete and difficult to follow. Overall, the story is seen as a work in progress, with hopes for improvement as the game evolves.
- “Dialogs, characters, and story overwhelmed me so quickly.”
- “The storyline is quite interesting and unique from a certain point of view, but it all depends if you like this sort of thing.”
- “However, it's fun, with interesting characters, a nice range of abilities with good synergies to find, and a rather intriguing story that I can't wait to get more of.”
- “The story is okay, but has zero setup and the pacing seems a little off, with poor translation.”
- “The translation is spotty, the achievements won't count (good luck resetting your save multiple times) and the story for how little there is doesn't even make sense.”
- “The translation is sloppy in places, I've had a few rather odd bugs, although nothing game-breaking, and there really isn't much story available, so it may be advisable to wait for a little longer before picking it up.”
music
14 mentions
36 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its chill vibe reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, while others find it repetitive or generic. Although certain tracks are described as pleasant and fitting for the game's atmosphere, there are criticisms regarding the lack of uniqueness and the use of stock sound effects. Overall, while the music may not be a standout feature, it complements the gameplay for many players.
- “This rogue-like dungeon crawler will have you hooked and playing for hours with its fun gameplay, beautiful graphics, and great soundtrack.”
- “The music is all chill vibe music like you're playing Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing... and honestly, that pretty much matches the difficulty of most of the rooms in the run.”
- “The music is quite pleasant in certain stages and the battle music is quite nice too, not too intense and not too mild; it's just right.”
- “Most of the sound effects and music sound stock; if not, my apologies, but they really do sound that way. They lack uniqueness, and I hope they add their own before launch.”
- “The music is quite generic.”
- “The music is horrendous (turned that garbage off).”
stability
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, frequent freezes, and significant optimization issues that often lead to hard resets. Many players express frustration over missing translations and poor UI design, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and potentially abandoned. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, the stability problems detract significantly from the experience.
- “I really want to like this game because the actual gameplay (and waifus) is nice... but the optimization is god awful; it freezes to the point of hard reset constantly in any situation, and the translation is probably 50% if you're lucky.”
- “Also, a lot of missing translations, awful UI placements, buggy bosses (70% of health gone for some reason?), etc. If this game was polished, I'd recommend it, but this game also looks abandoned too.”
- “It’s a buggy, broken mess.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers motivation through multi-playthroughs and unlockable content, it can also feel tedious and excessive, particularly with repetitive tasks like defeating bosses numerous times for completion. The grind is not essential for progression, but those aiming for full completion may find it time-consuming and frustrating. Overall, the game is enjoyable but may not appeal to those who dislike grinding.
- “In the end, not a bad game, very interesting and with a cartoonish look, but very grindy, and if that is not your thing, I would pass.”
- “But now, it just feels like I'm grinding rooms until I reach the bosses.”
- “You can grind a little to unlock new weapons or special features from the waifus, but it is not needed to progress in the game itself. If you intend to unlock all dialogues, character upgrades, monster information, and weapons, that might take a while, especially grinding the monster information part since it literally needs you to beat the end boss between 50-70 times; the exact number I do not know.”
character development
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by charming designs and solid gameplay mechanics, with particularly well-executed dialogue scenes featuring beautifully animated anime characters. However, there is some inconsistency in the art styles used for character designs throughout the game.
- “It has charming character designs and solid gameplay mechanics.”
- “Visually, the in-game models of the characters are okay, though the dialogue scenes feature very nicely drawn and animated anime character designs.”
- “Character design seems mixed up between multiple art styles.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its engaging gameplay loop, diverse combat options, and the ability to experiment with various builds, making each run feel unique. However, some users note that certain titles in the genre, like Hades, excel in replay value while others may lack functionality and replay incentives. Overall, the game is praised for its charm and variety, especially for an early access title.
- “It has a great gameplay loop, decent combat, and enough variety to make it highly replayable.”
- “Overall: great replayability, every run is different, a lot of different builds work well, the characters are cute and charming, so for an early access game, it's top-notch.”
- “This game is barely functional and has no replay value, while Hades works correctly and has a lot of replay value.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from poor machine translation, resulting in laughably bad dialogue that can be amusing yet often feels cringeworthy. While some players find the absurdity of the translations, like the ice monster girl named "mayonnaise," to be funny, it ultimately detracts from character engagement and narrative coherence.
- “One of the best examples is the ice monster girl Mayonna; in-game her name is Mayonnaise, which is honestly just pretty funny.”
- “The dialogue is laughably bad, which is funny, but it also means I don't care about any of the characters and I mash through all of the text.”
- “There are lots of translation errors and confusing dialogues, which sometimes are funny but often just cringy to read.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived positively, as players feel it is not a cash grab and appreciate the ongoing support from the developers.
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its enjoyable experience, offering a lighter and more entertaining emotional tone compared to other titles, such as Hades, which are characterized by heavier themes and complex relationships. The inclusion of appealing characters adds to its charm, making it a refreshing alternative.