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 gameplay features dynamic combat with the ability to dual wield weapons, enhancing the overall experience.
- The character design and voice acting are well-received, adding depth to the story and making players feel connected to the characters.
- The graphics and mech animations are visually appealing, with improved lighting and aesthetics compared to the original game.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including poor frame rates and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- The story is criticized for being short, rushed, and lacking depth, with many players feeling it does not live up to the narrative quality of the original Project Nimbus.
- The user interface is cluttered and confusing, combining the worst aspects of both previous versions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story79 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Nimbus Infinity" has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its brevity and lack of depth compared to the original "Project Nimbus." Critics note that the narrative feels rushed, with plot holes and underdeveloped character arcs, while some appreciate the attempt at a new storytelling approach through visual novel segments. Overall, the consensus is that the story is serviceable but lacks the emotional engagement and content richness that fans expected.
“The story is amazing and the characters are likable.”
“It has similar audio bugs to early builds of Nimbus, but the story is a clusterf***, likely due to bad UI and important dialogue cutting out during missions.”
“The Ace Combat-esque storytelling is present, and the voice actors did a good job in 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.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Nimbus Infinity" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the dynamic combat and dual-wielding mechanics, while others criticize the overall performance, poor frame rates, and lack of content compared to the original "Project Nimbus." Although the core gameplay is considered fun and the mech controls responsive, many feel it lacks depth and variety, making it feel more like an unfinished spinoff than a true sequel. Overall, while there are notable improvements and potential for future development, the game currently falls short of expectations set by its predecessor.
“It had great gameplay involving responsive mech flight controls and an adequate lock-on system (automatic lock-on for the easy difficulty).”
“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.”
“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 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.”
“But the gameplay is simply awful.”
“Absolutely every aspect of the gameplay feels completely weightless and empty.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and artistic quality, with many players appreciating the aesthetic of the environments and combat choreography. However, numerous 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.
“Amazing artwork, love the artist and/or artists.”
“The graphics are as good looking as they have been.”
“First off, the graphics are stunning.”
“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've just played the first mission of Nimbus Infinity and I struggle to reach even 60 fps with every graphical setting on off/low during the first battle, despite the fact that I own a decent computer.”
“Even with everything on the lowest graphics, I can never reach consistent 60 fps.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The optimization of Nimbus Infinity has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance, frequent crashes, and low frame rates even on minimal settings. Many users experienced significant drops in performance during intense gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience despite some positive gameplay elements. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial polish to reach its potential.
“I feel that once this game is optimized a little more, it's going to be a solid hit.”
“This game looks great but performance dips sometimes.”
“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.”
“Nimbus Infinity is a really disappointing sequel after the original Project Nimbus. The performance is very poor, with consistent crashes and a frame rate that hammers the game experience into the ground. The UI is cluttered, combining the worst aspects of both versions of the original game. While the gameplay has some good elements, like dual-wielding, the overall experience is lacking compared to the original.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the witty interactions among characters and the main character's amusing reactions to various situations, enhancing the overall storyline.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting a lack of additional playable robots in survival mode following its full launch, which limits the incentive to revisit the game.
“I had hoped the final launch out of early access would bring more playable robots, at least in survival mode.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of appropriate sound effects, with many users noting that certain areas feel empty due to missing audio elements. Additionally, the quality of the music itself has been described as subpar, contributing to an overall disappointing auditory experience.
“The sound design is lacking; there are many issues where the developers didn't consider adding effects where they should be, resulting in some poor music choices.”
“The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“Overall, the soundtrack is disappointing and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the inclusion of grinding elements, such as unlocking decals through in-game currency and farming kill counts, as it adds depth and additional objectives to the gameplay experience. This approach encourages engagement without relying on microtransactions.
