Nobody: The Turnaround

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"Nobody: The Turnaround" is a gripping narrative-driven game where players unravel the complexities of identity and morality. As the enigmatic Nobody, players navigate a surreal world filled with challenging choices, engaging in strategic turn-based battles while shaping the character's fate. With its unique blend of storytelling and tactical gameplay, "Nobody: The Turnaround" simplifies notions of right and wrong, leaving a lasting impression on its players.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging life simulation experience that reflects the struggles of everyday life, particularly in a Chinese context.
Players appreciate the depth of the storylines and character development, with many expressing a desire for more content and updates.
The mini-games and various activities within the game are engaging and provide a sense of accomplishment as players navigate through the challenges.

The game has been criticized for being abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication regarding its future, leading many to label it as abandonware.
Some players find the game overly difficult and frustrating, particularly due to a steep learning curve and lack of tutorials to guide new players.
There are complaints about the game's translation issues and bugs, which detract from the overall experience and accessibility for non-Chinese speakers.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
84%
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The game's story revolves around a compelling narrative of debt and survival, where players must navigate challenges to pay off loans while caring for family members. While many players appreciate the depth and emotional engagement of the characters, some express a desire for more character development and additional storylines. Overall, the story is seen as a strong foundation for the game, with hopes for future expansions and improvements.
- “This game is totally awesome, it draws you in, the characters are the best part, they have a story that keeps you engaged.”
- “Its storyline is fleshed out and has a decent amount of choice, trying to save your family by getting enough money to pay off the loanshark while helping out your kid sister.”
- “The main campaign focuses on the usual plot of a debt the player must pay off and through their interactions with the city become a success story.”
- “I guess if I could put my finger on one thing, it's that I missed a bit more story between the characters, as in, a little more depth.”
- “The story is a little brutal and there does not seem to be a way to win, but it is an actual story and not a series of events that lead to an end point.”
- “Short and incomplete story; false and flat characters; stupid and fragile lead, demanding more than the rich as a survivor at the bottom of society.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
73%
10%
The gameplay is described as challenging yet rewarding, encouraging players to progress through trial and error without a tutorial. Relationship building adds depth, providing mechanical benefits and storylines, while some mechanics, like enforced morality, have drawn criticism for undermining player choice. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and fun, with a mix of grinding and learning that keeps players invested, despite some repetitive elements.
- “Gameplay is challenging, but it drives you to the next level.”
- “The gameplay is challenging yet still fun to grind.”
- “But once you understand the basics of survival and game mechanics, everything becomes easier.”
- “Since there is not any tutorial, you have to learn the mechanics by trial and error.”
- “In terms of gameplay, it will be a bit difficult to get a stable life in the game.”
- “With the way the mechanics are set up, you can basically look at your current state and go 'I'm not going to beat this round,' which at that point... why even bother continuing to play?”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics are praised for their appealing cartoon-like quality and unique art style, which effectively convey the game's atmosphere and themes. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic nod to old-school isometric games, noting the absence of bugs and glitches, and highlight the graphics as a strong aspect of the overall experience.
- “I like the art style and the atmosphere it conveys.”
- “The game's graphics are really nice and actually perfectly themed for the mood of this game.”
- “The game's art style itself is very intriguing and captivating at times.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The music in the game is highly praised for its artistic quality and emotional resonance, complementing the storytelling and overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the original soundtracks, which evoke a melancholy yet hopeful tone, and the voice acting and sound effects are also well-received. Many users express a desire for a soundtrack list to enjoy the music outside of the game.
- “A wonderfully designed game with some incredible music that really vibes with the story.”
- “The voice acting, sound effects, and music are all really nice to listen to.”
- “And please release a soundtrack list of this game, dear developers. Every time I want to listen, I need to go to a karaoke bar in the game, lol.”
- “❌ Jake Paul's music.”
- “The game has a number of songs written by the studio that provides a melancholy yet hopeful tone.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on average hardware without any bugs or performance issues reported. Users have noted that it effectively combines various mini-games while maintaining stability.
- “Overall, this game seems like an optimization of a number of mini games.”
- “So far, I haven't encountered any bugs or performance issues.”
- “On an average Lenovo desktop with an i5 'Coffee Lake' CPU at 2.90 GHz, 16 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 from 2017, the game runs smoothly without any problems!”
- “Overall, this game seems like an optimization of a number of mini-games.”
- “The game feels unpolished and lacks proper optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and frame drops.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Overall, players find the game to have high replayability due to its engaging story and varied challenges, though some express disappointment over the limited number of story modes available, which affects the depth of replay options. The potential for future development is also noted as a positive aspect that could enhance replayability further.
- “It's just a great game with a very good story and replayability.”
- “This is such a great game, and it has so much potential, both in future development and the replayability is insane!”
- “While there is only one story mode so far, the challenge is nice to try and beat, and each job is different enough that it increases replayability.”
- “There is only one story mode available so far; while the challenge is nice to try and beat, and each job is different enough to increase replayability, it is frustrating if you were hoping for all three story modes to be completed or for assets from all three modes to be available in sandbox/challenge.”
- “The lack of multiple story modes really limits the replayability; once you've completed the single mode, there's not much incentive to go back.”
- “While the game offers some challenges, the overall replayability feels lacking due to the absence of varied storylines or modes to explore.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and integral to the experience, reflecting real-life scenarios that require strategic money management and relationship building. While some may find it annoying, many appreciate the engaging gameplay and catchy music, looking forward to future updates.
- “It is based on real-life scenarios, so it will be a grind. It will get annoying and tedious, but that's the point of the game.”
- “Nice catchy songs, quite grinding games, but overall gameplay is really nice; I cannot wait for the upcoming updates.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches noted, despite acknowledging that the game is in early release and may still have bugs. There is a desire for future updates to enhance customization and NPC interactions.
- “People really need to understand that this is an early access game and there will be bugs and glitches along the way.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be challenging, with the narrative evoking strong feelings that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a tough storyline and gameplay contributes to a profound emotional impact.
- “The first story was tough both emotionally and gameplay-wise.”
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, leaving me in tears at several points.”
- “I was completely immersed in the emotional journey, and it resonated with me long after I finished playing.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized by some users, particularly within the Chinese fanbase, who perceive it as a cash grab.
- “Some players have described it as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “Many users are frustrated with the aggressive push for in-game purchases.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its compelling art style, which effectively enhances the overall experience.
- “I like the art style and the atmosphere it conveys.”