Nock: Hidden Arrow
- April 17, 2019
- CodeBison Games
Get on SteamIn "Nock: Hidden Arrow," a stealth-focused VR dungeon crawler, players must sneak, lure enemies, and shoot arrows to navigate through levels. With minimal UI, the game relies on visual and audio cues for information. Although small, it offers an immersive and engaging experience, complete with archery ranges and classic puzzles, perfect for a hour-long adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The archery mechanics are satisfying and feel natural, with responsive controls and the ability to shoot with either hand.
- The game features a strong dungeon atmosphere with excellent lighting and sound design, enhancing the immersive experience.
- Stealth gameplay is well-implemented, allowing for strategic distractions and rewarding headshots.
- The game suffers from severe repetition, with only a few enemy types and levels that look almost identical, leading to a lack of content.
- There are significant issues with loading times and AI pathing, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unpolished.
- The lack of manual save options and the inability to turn smoothly in VR can lead to a frustrating experience when trying to navigate or engage enemies.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with players praising the core mechanics, particularly the archery and stealth elements, which feel immersive and realistic. However, many users express disappointment over the lack of content and variety, describing the game as having "bare bones" features and repetitive objectives, leading to a sense of abandonment. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it currently struggles to justify its price due to limited content and mechanics.
“The core game mechanics are very good.”
“Nock: Hidden Arrow is truly a beautiful looking game with amazing graphics, full HTC Vive room-scale support, motion controller tracking, and the gameplay is just so immersive and intense!”
“I'd also say, from a mechanics perspective, this bow and arrow feels the most real out of any other game I've played that incorporates it.”
“But when you really get into the gameplay, you realize just how bad it really is.”
“I've been waiting for this game to get an update because I was excited for a VR dungeon crawl with archery mechanics, but it seems like it has been abandoned with the bare bones of both those categories. At least there are several movement options, and the archery mechanic feels good, but that's all the positives I can think of.”
“Maybe in the future, my recommendation will change: if better environments/level design is introduced, if more enemies are added, if more mechanics are added other than finding the teleporter at the end of the level or pressing a lever to open a door or distracting with a magic ball, then maybe this game will be more than worth its normal price.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their sharpness, impressive enemy modeling, and stunning lighting effects, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and the overall aesthetic, although some feel that additional content and tweaks are necessary to fully justify the game's value.
“Sharp graphics, nice modeling of enemies, great lighting effects, and a fantastic feeling of the bow and the arrow.”
“Nock: Hidden Arrow is truly a beautiful-looking game with amazing graphics, full HTC Vive room-scale support, motion controller tracking, and the gameplay is just so immersive and intense!”
“The game itself has a lot of things going for it in terms of its visuals and direction.”
“The game has a lot of potential in terms of visuals and direction, but it needs several tweaks and additional content to justify a purchase.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to meet the expectations set by other games in the genre.”
“While the art style is interesting, the execution falls flat, resulting in a visually disappointing experience.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a unanimous consensus that the game lacks a story, with multiple users emphasizing the absence of any narrative elements.
“There's no story here.”
“No story.”
“There's no story here.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game successfully creates a strong dungeon-crawler atmosphere, immersing players in a dark and engaging environment. However, it falls short in providing diverse scenery, which detracts from the overall sense of realism and life within the setting.
“The game has a strong dungeon-crawler-like atmosphere that immerses you in its dark and mysterious world.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers, drawing you deeper into the experience.”
“With its strong dungeon-crawler-like atmosphere, the game creates a sense of tension and excitement that keeps you on edge.”
“Despite its strong dungeon atmosphere, it lacks 'scenery' to make it feel life-like.”
“Despite its strong dungeon atmosphere, it lacks 'scenery' to make it feel life-like.”
