NIRO

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 127 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"NERO is a single-player shooter game with a focus on stealth action and third-person shooting. Immerse yourself in a beautiful world and engaging story as you track down and eliminate targets in large maps, with the freedom to choose your approach. Experience the tale of a legendary South Asian war-hero on a fictional, thrilling mission."

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a realistic environment that captures the essence of Sri Lanka.
  • The enemy AI is challenging and creates a thrilling gameplay experience, requiring players to strategize and use stealth effectively.
  • The storyline is engaging and well-structured, providing a unique perspective on Sri Lankan history and military themes.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
  • There is a lack of controller support, making it difficult for players who prefer using a controller instead of keyboard and mouse.
  • The difficulty level can be excessively punishing, with enemies having unrealistic awareness and players often running out of ammo.
  • story39 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising it as impressive and well-structured, while others find it lacking depth and coherence. Many appreciate the unique mission designs and challenging gameplay, but some criticize the difficulty and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a highlight for those who can navigate the game's challenges.

    • “Impressive story line.”
    • “One of the best story lines and well structured!”
    • “The game has an amazing storyline with good graphics.”
    • “It felt like a game and not like an encyclopedia that most games have lately become with hundreds of control mappings and over-elaborate controls and story.”
    • “It's a bad game for beginners; it doesn't give you control, it doesn't provide the scenario of the mission, and it is biased towards the enemy.”
    • “You have to play in stealth style to complete missions quickly, and there are advanced AI players.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as high quality and visually appealing, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of earlier gaming generations. Despite the graphical shortcomings noted by some, many players find the overall gameplay experience enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but inconsistent, with some elements standing out positively amidst the critiques.

    • “Graphics are next level more than I thought.”
    • “The shooting is so much fun, the levels and visuals are outstanding and you can tell a very passionate gamer made this.”
    • “Great game, high quality graphics and very good enemy AI.”
    • “The graphics are 2 generations behind but not a deal breaker.”
    • “The opening cut-scene says the date is 2006 which fits because the quality of the graphics, audio, movement, AI...everything is from that era.”
    • “The graphics of this game are horrible.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics, realistic gun handling, and challenging difficulty, particularly in the later missions. Players appreciate the smooth controls and intuitive design, making it a solid experience for FPS enthusiasts, despite some minor graphical issues. Overall, the game offers a compelling and immersive experience with well-executed enemy AI and physics.

    • “Despite the minor graphics, the game is in decent shape overall, and the gameplay style is enjoyable and the enemy AI is perfect.”
    • “Awesome, well done! It is the best realistic game I have ever played with the best gun handling, real-time recoiling, and all real-time army experience in a single gameplay. It requires really hard accuracy to complete the game to the end.”
    • “The controls are smooth, gameplay is intuitive, the story is good, and overall it is fun!”
    • “Weapon mechanics?”
    • “Gameplay and physics seem to be reasonable.”
    • “Awesome, well done... it is the best realistic game I have ever played with the best gun handling, real-time recoiling, and all real-time army experience in a single gameplay. It requires your utmost accuracy to complete the game to the end.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent glitches causing freezes that hinder gameplay, such as the inability to search bodies or change weapons. While the audio and graphics are praised, the overall stability requires considerable improvement, especially given its early access status.

    • “It wouldn't be that much of a problem if not for the glitches.”
    • “C'mon guys, suddenly the game freezes and you can't search bodies or change weapons. I appreciate that it's early access, but the audio and graphics are really good, especially the sound of the rounds ripping into flesh. However, it definitely needs a lot more work!”
    • “Bugs and glitches - a few.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, often feeling that it requires excessive time and effort to progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “To put it short, the game becomes tedious and not very fun.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users praise the game for its good optimization and beautiful graphics, others criticize it for feeling low-budget, featuring poor voice acting, outdated animations, and overall subpar optimization.

    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even with beautiful graphics.”
    • “I appreciate the excellent optimization that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly thanks to its outstanding optimization, making the visuals even more enjoyable.”
    • “The whole game feels very low-budget and cheap, with poor voice acting, outdated animations, and poor optimization.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music and vocals in the game have received high praise from users, with many expressing their love for the soundtrack. Overall, the musical composition is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “I love the music.”
    • “Love the music and vocals.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features visually appealing graphics and includes moments of humor, particularly in its dialogue delivery, although it is noted to be quite short.

    • “The dialogue delivery was funny at times, adding a lighthearted touch to the game.”
    • “The humor in the game kept me entertained and made the experience more enjoyable.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty banter and clever jokes throughout the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has very limited replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.

    • “Replayability is almost nonexistent.”
    • “There is very little incentive to replay the game after finishing it.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, exploiting themes of patriotism and military service while delivering a subpar gaming experience.

    • “This is just a cash grab attempt by selling patriotism and soldiers while delivering a subpar game.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
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