Nigate Tale

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 183 reviews
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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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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 183 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 featuring cute monster girls, which adds a unique flair to the game.
  • Offers a good amount of content for an early access title, with potential for future updates and improvements.
  • Translation issues and poor localization detract from the overall experience, making some dialogues hard to understand.
  • Performance problems, including frame drops and bugs, especially during intense combat situations.
  • Feels unbalanced at times, with certain bosses and enemies being either too easy or frustratingly difficult.
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay of this roguelike is generally described as fun and addictive, with solid mechanics and a variety of upgrades that enhance replayability. While some players appreciate the charming character designs and engaging combat, others note issues such as unbalanced mechanics, bugs, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the core gameplay loop enjoyable, especially as difficulty ramps up, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay is fun, it's easy to get into and doesn't take too much brain power, at least in the earlier stages.”
    • “It has a great gameplay loop, decent combat, and enough variety to make it highly replayable.”
    • “The skills and gameplay are amazing.”
    • “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 is straightforward and simple, but that simplicity is quickly overwhelmed by lots of unbalanced mechanics that make the game feel quite unfair.”
    • “It’s a shame because the gameplay is somewhat serviceable, but everything else is so jank.”
  • graphics30 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, some players criticize the in-game models for lacking detail and smooth animation, as well as issues with optimization that affect performance during intense gameplay. Overall, while the art style is a significant draw, it suffers from inconsistencies and technical shortcomings.

    • “The selling point of this game is the artwork; it speaks for itself.”
    • “This rogue-like dungeon crawler will have you hooked and playing for hours with its fun gameplay, beautiful graphics, and great soundtrack.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization19 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, many express frustration over the lack of responsive UI and the need for further optimization, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios. Overall, the game is seen as charming but in dire need of optimization improvements to enhance the player experience.

    • “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.”
  • story19 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 storyline intriguing and unique, others feel it is incomplete and difficult to follow, suggesting that it may improve with future updates. Overall, the narrative is seen as a work in progress, with potential for depth but currently hampered by translation issues and pacing problems.

    • “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.”
  • music14 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 quality of sound effects. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, others prefer to mute it in favor of their own playlists.

    • “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).”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, frequent freezes, and significant optimization issues that can 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.”
  • grinding6 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, especially with repetitive tasks like defeating bosses numerous times for completion. The necessity of grinding varies, as some players can progress without it, but those aiming for full completion may face significant time investment. Overall, the grindiness may deter those who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “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 development3 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 the character models, leading to a mixed visual presentation.

    • “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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its engaging gameplay loop, diverse combat options, and varied builds that keep each run fresh. However, some users note that certain versions of the game are barely functional, which negatively impacts replay value. Overall, when functioning well, it provides a charming experience with significant replay potential.

    • “It has a great gameplay loop, decent combat, and enough variety to make it highly replayable.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game is barely functional and has no replay value, while Hades works correctly and has a lot of replay value.”
  • humor3 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.

    • “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.”
    • “One of the best examples is the ice monster girl Mayonna; in-game her name is Mayonnaise, which is honestly just pretty funny.”
    • “There are lots of translation errors and confusing dialogues, which sometimes are funny but often just cringy to read.”
  • monetization1 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.

  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its enjoyable experience, offering a lighter emotional tone compared to similar titles, featuring engaging characters and a more upbeat narrative instead of the typical somber themes.

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Play time

9hMedian play time
25hAverage play time
5-80hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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