Nimbus INFINITY
- June 22, 2023
- GameTomo Co., Ltd.
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamNimbus INFINITY is a fast-paced, atmospheric platformer with unique cloud climbing mechanics. Players control a mysterious figure with the ability to manipulate clouds, using them to traverse a series of challenging levels and confront ominous foes. With its striking art style and intense gameplay, Nimbus INFINITY offers a fresh take on the platformer genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fast-paced battles and impressive mech designs, appealing to fans of anime-style games.
- The graphics and lighting are visually appealing, with improved animations for mechs and immersive sound design for weapons.
- The new visual novel-style hub world adds character interaction, enhancing the connection with the story and characters.
- The game suffers from severe performance issues, with frame rates dropping significantly even on low settings, making it unplayable for some users.
- The story feels rushed and underdeveloped, with many plot holes and a lack of engaging content compared to the original Project Nimbus.
- Customization options are limited, and the gameplay lacks the variety and depth found in the previous installment, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- story153 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the latest installment of the series is widely criticized for being significantly shorter and less engaging than its predecessor, with many players noting it feels rushed and incomplete. Reviewers mention a lack of emotional depth, plot coherence, and character development, leading to a narrative that feels bare-bones and unsatisfying. While some appreciate the new storytelling approach and humor, the overall consensus is that the game requires further development and content to match the quality of the original.
“This is an excellent game with solid storytelling, but is only held back by frame rate issues.”
“The story is amazing and the characters are likable.”
“The ace combat-esque storytelling is there and the voice actors did a good job on this game.”
“The story is extremely bare-bones compared to Project Nimbus's so-so but serviceable story.”
“There's a hint of a minor subplot where the red-highlight main character and the blonde scientist girl talk about their parents and the expectations they had growing up as kids, but that doesn't go anywhere substantial, same for the main story... because the campaign officially ends right as you're getting used to the general mission flow and format, which is disappointing.”
“Story feels like a mess and lacks a lot of content that Project Nimbus provided with its pre-mission briefings.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Nimbus Infinity features enjoyable mech combat with responsive flight controls and a solid weapon selection, though it lacks the depth and variety of its predecessor, Project Nimbus. While the core mechanics are fun and show potential for improvement, the game suffers from performance issues, a cluttered UI, and limited content, with some players feeling it resembles an unfinished spinoff rather than a true sequel. Overall, the game has good combat gameplay but is currently hindered by technical shortcomings and a lack of engaging content.
“It had great gameplay involving responsive mech flight controls and an adequate lock-on system (automatic lock-on for the easy difficulty).”
“Game's got a lot of potential and I for one am excited and very much delighted that Nimbus Infinity has made a lot of good improvements to the game and its mechanics.”
“It's currently a little bit short on content (finished the available campaign missions in about 2 hours) but the core gameplay is fun and I had a nice time.”
“It has okay gameplay while it lasts, but with so much less variety, it's like playing a weird unfinished spinoff campaign of the original plot rather than an actual sequel that improves upon or at least matches the quality of the original.”
“It's a shame that you fall through many environment pieces in the second level - buildings and roads, because I think including these as interactions could improve the gameplay, as the roads and buildings have a curvy look to them which makes me want to skate on them with the mech.”
“As this is early access, the game is going to be far from perfect. It's not a steep learning curve, but it took a while to get used to the combat and navigation mechanics.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and aesthetic appeal, showcasing impressive visuals and solid combat choreography. However, many users report significant optimization issues, struggling to achieve stable frame rates even on the lowest settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Players recommend waiting for performance improvements before fully engaging with the game's graphical features.
“First off, the graphics are stunning.”
“The combat choreography is actually solid and the visuals are stunning.”
“Environments have a nice aesthetic.”
“Seems good but horribly optimized. I can usually run ultra to high graphics on most games, but with this on the lowest possible settings, it's barely 40 steady fps. Don't buy this until it's fixed.”
“I could run the first game on high graphic settings at a solid 60fps, but not this game.”
“Even at everything on the lowest graphics, I can never reach consistent 60fps.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues even on low settings, resulting in frame rates as low as 40 FPS. Many users express hope that future updates will improve performance, as the game currently struggles with frame drops and crashes, particularly during intense action sequences. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires substantial optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
“I feel that once this game is optimized a little more, it's going to be a solid hit.”
“I have tested on a 1050 and it runs smoothly, but only if everything is low/off and when I’m flying in the sky without too much happening in the surroundings.”
“This game looks great but performance dips sometimes.”
“Performance is still a problem, specifically when a lot of missiles are on screen.”
“Solid game that needs more polish, with the main issue being terrible performance.”
“Also, it's not optimized well, so it runs at around a max of 60fps in-game on my RTX 3080 on the default settings.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the clever integration of comedic elements into the storyline. The interactions between characters, particularly the main character's reactions, are highlighted as particularly funny and engaging. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.
“There is some humor implemented in the storyline, which I personally like a lot!”
“The characters are great in the sense that there's good interactions all around, and it is hilarious to see the main character's reactions to things.”
“The humor in the storyline adds a lot to the overall experience, making it enjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment in the lack of additional playable robots in survival mode following the game's final launch out of early access, indicating that this limitation affects the overall replayability of the game.
“I had hoped the final launch out of early access would bring more playable robots, at least in survival mode.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of presence, with many reviewers noting significant sound issues and the absence of appropriate sound effects in key moments. Additionally, the quality of the music itself has been described as subpar.
“Sound - there are many sound issues where the developers didn't think to include effects where they should be, resulting in some poor music choices.”
“Sound - numerous sound issues exist, as it seems the developers overlooked adding effects in crucial areas, leading to subpar music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the ability to unlock decals through in-game currency and by completing challenges or farming kill counts. This adds depth and variety to gameplay, providing more activities for players to engage with.
