Nigate Tale
- April 11, 2021
- 2P Games
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- The game features solid gameplay mechanics and a fun combat system, reminiscent of Hades, with a variety of builds and unique character abilities.
- The artwork is charming and well-designed, particularly the monster girls, which adds a unique aesthetic appeal to the game.
- The game offers a decent amount of replayability with different weapon types and upgrade paths, making each run feel distinct.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and UI problems that hinder the overall experience.
- The English translation is poorly executed, with many instances of text running off the screen or being difficult to understand, which detracts from the narrative experience.
- Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished and lacks content variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of polish in various areas.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players finding it fun and addictive, particularly due to its variety of upgrades and character abilities. However, some reviews highlight issues such as bugs, unbalanced mechanics, and translation problems that detract from the overall experience. While it draws comparisons to games like Hades, players appreciate its unique elements, though some feel it lacks polish and can feel sluggish at times.
“Gameplay is addicting paired with the nice art.”
“There are quite a lot of upgrades that are obtainable through gameplay, so it actually gives more reason to play this.”
“The skills and gameplay are amazing.”
“The core gameplay is okay but nothing special.”
“Playing for about an hour, I noticed many poor translations, simply untranslated parts, mechanics not explained at all, a scary amount of text boxes overlapping making things almost unreadable, a bit of clunkiness to the game itself, and really bad anti-aliasing on the literal first time you see the monster girls.”
“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.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with beautifully drawn 2D artwork and colorful environments that many players appreciate, particularly the anime art style. However, in-game models often lack detail and exhibit stiff animations, leading to a disparity between the artwork and the actual gameplay visuals. Additionally, performance issues arise during intense moments, indicating a need for better optimization.
“The artwork is the selling point of this game; it speaks for itself.”
“The 2D artwork for this game absolutely carried it for me.”
“I absolutely adore the art style and combat, and I hope that this game gets the recognition it deserves.”
“The issue I have though is the main character doesn't feel like they totally match the artwork of the girls at all.”
“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.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and reminiscent of stock sounds, while others appreciate its chill vibe that complements the gameplay, likening it to titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. While certain tracks are described as pleasant and fitting for different stages, others feel the music lacks uniqueness and intensity. Overall, it seems to serve its purpose but may not stand out for all players.
“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.”
“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.”
“Personally, I prefer to listen to my own music while playing, but it's good enough to enjoy while playing. It changes depending on which stage you are on and seems pretty fitting to the overall theme and feeling of the game.”
“Most of the sound effects and music sound stock; if not, my apologies, but they really do sound so. They lack uniqueness, and I hope they add their own in before launch.”
“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 horrendous (turned that garbage off).”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players noting significant performance and pacing issues, particularly during late-game scenarios where frame rates drop dramatically. While the visuals are praised, the lack of responsive UI and limited graphics settings contribute to a frustrating experience, especially for newcomers. Overall, the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance playability and performance.
“Charming game with needed optimization improvements.”
“Support from devs: I have been waiting for this to get out of early access ever since the roguelike fest. Gave up all hope of ever trying this out, and bam, Nigate Tale is officially out of early access and with new characters announced & optimizations with it.”
“Optimization improvements are essential for enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
“I'd say one has to play a few roguelikes to get into this game; the interface and UI could be more optimized and responsive, which could cause newer players to not gravitate to this because of that.”
“Tldr: decent game but riddled with performance and pacing issues.”
“The graphics are beautiful, yes, but certain models look quite janky and the game has bad optimization. When there are too many things happening on screen (especially in late-game where you get many upgrades to spam all sorts of attacks), it makes the frames suffer even with a powerful system.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and unique, while others criticize its lack of setup, pacing issues, and poor translation. Although currently limited, many believe the narrative has potential for deeper development in future updates. Overall, the game is enjoyable, especially for fans of its genre, but may benefit from further storytelling enhancements.
“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 on whether 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 sloppy in places; I've encountered a few odd bugs, although nothing game-breaking, and there really isn't much story available, so it may be advisable to wait a little longer before picking it up.”
“As of now, there isn't that much story in it, but it is being worked on and increased.”
- humor3 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 are sometimes funny but often just cringy to read.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, particularly when it comes to unlocking all character upgrades and monster information, which can require defeating the final boss numerous times. While grinding is not essential for main progression, it can feel tedious for those aiming to fully complete the game.
“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 requires you to beat the end boss between 50-70 times; the exact number I do not know.”
- monetization1 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.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The 1.0 release has been reported to be quite buggy, but users feel they can manage the issues.
“The 1.0 release is really buggy, but I can deal with it.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and engaging characters, offering a lighter emotional tone compared to other titles, such as Hades, which are often characterized by more somber and complex narratives.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, with each run providing a unique experience and a variety of effective builds. The charming characters further enhance the appeal, making it a standout title for an early access release.
“Overall, great replayability! Every run is different, and a lot of different builds work well. The characters are cute and charming, so for an early access game, it's top-notch.”
“The variety in gameplay keeps me coming back for more. Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting!”
“I love how each character offers a unique experience, making it fun to replay and explore different strategies.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with users noting a confusing blend of multiple art styles that detracts from the overall coherence of character design.
“The character design seems mixed up between multiple art styles.”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
