Nimbus

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"Nimbus" is a single-player platformer game with ingenious mechanics, good graphics, and a masterful soundtrack. Players control a craft in levels filled with obstacles, racing to reach the goal while solving puzzles to acquire thrust. The game features over 50 levels, unique gameplay, and opportunities for optimization and secret discovery, with additional trails, levels, and ships to unlock.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Nimbus features engaging and clever level design that effectively utilizes its unique momentum-based mechanics, providing a satisfying challenge.
The game has a charming aesthetic with colorful graphics and a delightful soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a good balance of casual play and intense challenges, making it suitable for both relaxed gaming sessions and competitive time trials.

The control scheme can be frustrating, particularly with the relative controls that may confuse new players and require a steep learning curve.
Some levels can feel overly difficult or tedious, especially in the later stages, which may deter players from completing the game.
The game has been criticized for its dated graphics and lack of modern features, which may not appeal to all players in 2023.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
10%
The gameplay of Nimbus is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, which include momentum-based platforming and a unique glide mechanic that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the game's polished design, varied levels, and the introduction of new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging. While the core mechanics may feel limited over time, the combination of addictive gameplay, intuitive controls, and charming visuals contributes to its lasting appeal.
- “Charming music and graphics with solid gameplay has me returning over 5+ years to keep playing and set new records; now my global average is top 100!”
- “The glide mechanic gives a pleasant, relaxing slowdown at the apex of your trajectory, before you drop, dive, and attempt to keep your momentum, avoiding collisions on the way.”
- “Absolutely lovable and earworm-worthy synth music; bright, effective, and personal graphics, and instantly easy-to-learn but absolutely impossible-to-master mechanics.”
- “However, because, in my opinion, there's not too much to these core mechanics of the game, I started to lose interest after a couple of hours.”
- “Lowering your resolution and turning off graphical effects can help with this on some of the levels, but these are not adjustments you should be forced to make to fix a gameplay issue.”
- “Another is it's a fair bit more puzzle-y and less twitch gameplay.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the fantastic and catchy soundtrack that complements the gameplay. The combination of pleasant, relaxing tunes and vibrant graphics creates an engaging atmosphere, making it a significant draw for players. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, often described as earworm-worthy and a key reason for the game's addictive nature.
- “Charming music and graphics with solid gameplay has me returning over 5+ years to keep playing and set new records, now my global average is top 100!”
- “This is a surprisingly unique game with a great soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack on its own is worth getting!”
- “Absolutely lovable and earworm-worthy synth music; bright, effective and personal graphics, and instantly-easy-to-learn but absolutely-impossible-to-master mechanics.”
- “If you're into short bursts (like, 2 minutes) of light, puzzle-ish gameplay with airy graphics and music, it's worth a go.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and colorful, with a clean aesthetic that complements the gameplay, though they may not be groundbreaking or cutting-edge. While some players appreciate the unique art style and pleasant visuals, others note that the graphics feel more akin to retro console games, lacking the polish expected from a PC title. Overall, the visuals are considered effective and fitting for the game's lighthearted nature, enhancing the overall experience without being overly distracting.
- “Charming music and graphics with solid gameplay has me returning over 5+ years to keep playing and set new records, now my global average is top 100!”
- “This is a really unique platformer with a beautiful art style and clever puzzles that is absolutely worth a try.”
- “Absolutely lovable and earworm-worthy synth music; bright, effective and personal graphics, and instantly-easy-to-learn but absolutely-impossible-to-master mechanics.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “The game has clean and colorful graphics that may not 'wow' you, but they present the game well enough.”
- “Lowering your resolution and turning off graphical effects can help with this on some of the levels, but these are not adjustments you should be forced to make to fix a gameplay issue.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game offers strong replayability through global time rankings, numerous secret levels, and collectible items that encourage players to refine their skills and explore thoroughly. While the main campaign is relatively short, the challenge of achieving optimal scores and unlocking bonuses adds significant depth for those who enjoy replaying levels. However, the appeal may vary for players less interested in collectibles or cosmetic upgrades.
- “That gives the levels a lot of replay value, and while I didn't intend to chase after good times when I started playing, I eventually found myself getting sucked into trying to find optimal routes through each stage and complete clean runs.”
- “It has good replayability because of global time rankings for each level and has a lot of secret levels that are difficult to unlock and keep it challenging.”
- “Great length (numerous worlds and levels) and replayability (you will want to find every secret level and collect everything like in classic gaming!”
- “Main campaign will take you about 2 hours to beat, but the replay value in the levels is trying to get the hidden coins.”
- “Replay value: it's easy to get some of the bonus unlocks on your first playthrough, the bonus tokens are very simple in the early levels, and the unlockable cosmetic modifications to your ship are fun, but it isn't going to bring you back if you aren't into that kind of thing.”
- “Great length (numerous worlds and levels) and replayability (you will want to find every secret level and collect everything like in classic gaming)!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's story has been met with indifference from players, who feel it lacks engagement and is better suited for a different platform. While the narrative may not be compelling, there are challenging levels to explore post-story, and the game's aesthetic draws comparisons to titles like Yoshi's Story.
- “The story, world, solo immersion, multiplayer depth, overall idea...”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game, which goes back to my point about this simply being on the wrong platform.”
- “This isn't bad though, as there are plenty of hard levels to play after the main story is beaten.”
- “The 2.5D cutesy affair really reminds me of Yoshi's Story, which is another game worth playing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to frustrating controls and an overwhelming number of levels, especially in the later stages where level design becomes overly complicated.
- “The controls can be frustrating, and the sheer amount of levels becomes tedious over time.”
- “Pretty darn good, apart from some slightly overcomplicated and tedious level design late in the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its polished design and engaging music, creating an inviting environment that encourages players to return frequently.
- “The atmosphere and presentation are polished, and it's the sort of game you can very easily keep coming back to.”
- “Nice design, music, and atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising the graphics and visuals while others point out performance issues, particularly in the porting process. Additionally, concerns about physics and overall art integration have been noted, suggesting that while the game has potential, it may require further refinement for a smoother experience.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth graphics and performance even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing the physics and visuals.”
- “The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, making the gameplay fluid and enjoyable.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “The graphics are stunning, but the optimization is so poor that it often leads to frustrating frame drops.”
- “Despite the beautiful visuals, the game feels sluggish and unresponsive due to its lack of proper optimization.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its poor stability, with users labeling it as "buggy" and expressing significant dissatisfaction.
- “The game is a buggy piece of garbage.”
- “Constant crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Frequent glitches ruin the overall experience.”