Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix
- March 24, 2023
- Doomsday Device Studios
Get on SteamHold onto your hats! This game is still a tender sprout in the garden - in early access, mind you - but we're spicing it up with fresh content each week! Introducing Nix, the dauntless warrior who's got her Taoist arts down pat. She's traversed a realm that's more higgledy-piggledy than a rush-hour traffic, warding off all kinds of twisted baddies itching to claim her scalp. But don't you worry!…
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Reviews
- The game has visually pleasing graphics and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
- It shows potential with its unique mechanics and addictive gameplay, making it fun and easy to pick up.
- The developers have put love and care into the game, and there is excitement for future updates and improvements.
- The game lacks sufficient content and a clear tutorial, leaving players unsure of how to play.
- There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with sound settings and unintuitive mechanics.
- The game feels incomplete and may not be worth the investment until more content is added.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics, though they lack sufficient integration, leading to some confusion. The tutorial system is criticized for being unintuitive, and players would benefit from a practice arena to grasp the controls better. While the graphics are impressive, the initial lack of explanation can make the learning curve feel steep, though the mechanics are ultimately easy to understand.
“Graphics of gameplay are super cool.”
“One drawback of the game is the unintuitive tutorial system, which could benefit from a practice arena to help players get a better understanding of the controls and game mechanics before diving into battle.”
“There are many mechanics, but they're not well integrated.”
“At first, the game doesn't really explain a lot about gameplay, but it's not hard to understand.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for being visually pleasing, bright, and colorful, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive quality and attention to detail, especially for a first game from the studio, contributing to a smooth and engaging combat experience.
“The graphics are visually pleasing, and the music is enjoyable, especially the battle music that sets a good pace.”
“1st game of this studio and you can already see the love and care they put in this game; the graphics are amazing and the combat flows smoothly, making you feel like a hero taking down those big bad wolves!”
“The graphics are super cool too - they're really bright and colorful, which makes it even more enjoyable to play.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively incorporates humor through its NPC characters, enhancing its charm and appeal. A notable example is the fisherman's witty remark, "fishing is the sport of drowning worms," which showcases the game's clever and lighthearted writing.
“The game injects humor into its NPC characters, adding a bit of charm to the game.”
“The fisherman's quote, 'Fishing is the sport of drowning worms' is an example of such humor, which adds to the game's appeal.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with particular praise for the battle music, which enhances the gameplay experience by setting an engaging pace. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The graphics are visually pleasing, and the music is enjoyable, especially the battle music that sets a good pace.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while there are some minor bugs and glitches, the game's stability is generally solid, allowing players to enjoy the content without significant issues.
