Nohra

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Nohra is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Monster Lab and was released on June 18, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A fast paced precision platform game where you play as Lupu, a monster looking to make their way out of the abandoned lab and onto the surface!

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Nohra features a meditative atmosphere with beautiful visuals and a satisfying soundtrack, making it a relaxing experience.
The platforming mechanics, including dashing and mid-air jumps, are fluid and enjoyable, providing a fun challenge for players.
Despite its short length, the game is engaging and encourages speedrunning, with potential for further development and expansion.

The game is very short, typically taking only 10-20 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
There is no save system, meaning players must restart from the beginning if they quit or need a break, which can be frustrating.
Some level designs can feel repetitive or overly challenging, particularly towards the end, which may disrupt the overall flow of gameplay.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a short but engaging experience that effectively teaches players the dash and jump mechanics, leading to fluid and satisfying interactions. While the level design is built around these mechanics, some players find the difficulty curve steep and the precision required can be frustrating, particularly in later levels. Overall, the game is praised for its smooth controls and enjoyable mechanics, with many players expressing a desire for more content and levels to explore.
- “The dash and slowing time mechanics work well and lead to fluent gameplay with a satisfying feel.”
- “Very comfortable controls and enjoyable gameplay, with plenty of checkpoints to prevent it from getting too rage-y.”
- “Absolutely a fun game with tight controls and fun mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are so simple, a rock could play.”
- “Also the slow-mo game mechanic is useless, thank you.”
- “Would love to see this fleshed out further since the mechanics as is are fairly basic and even this 10 minute game pretty much uses up most of what can reasonably be done with what's currently there.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback for their appealing art style, fluid animations, and interesting visuals that enhance the atmosphere. While some reviewers note that the initial impressiveness of the graphics may fade over time, many appreciate the unique and cute design elements, as well as the detail in cutscenes. The visuals are generally described as good, with a mix of simplicity and charm that contributes to the game's overall enjoyment.
- “The art style is cool, cute, very well drawn, epic, interesting (which even gets me a little curious about the lore of this game), gives off surreal, mysterious, and sci-fi vibes.”
- “Very good game, I love the graphics and detail in the cutscenes.”
- “The controls are nice and fluid, the game is fun, the visuals are really good and interesting, and the gameplay feels unique.”
- “Oh boy, the art style and the animation.”
- “Once the first few moments are over, the game doesn't keep you amazed at the visuals.”
- “At points, the visuals honestly looked a bit like they tried to be minimalistic.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as small and vague yet engaging, with an interesting world and lore enhanced by its art style. While players appreciate the existing narrative, many express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional gameplay hours to fully explore the potential of the game's concept. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation that could benefit from expansion.
- “The world and lore are quite interesting thanks to the art style and the small, vague story and atmosphere, even though we don’t know much.”
- “If the developers make more levels or, better yet, a storyline, this game can be even better than it already is.”
- “The story was lacking, but you had a good idea of what was happening.”
- “The world/lore is kind of interesting thanks to the art style and small, vague story and atmosphere, although we don’t know much.”
- “I think I can speak for myself when I say a longer story could be made from this with a few more hours worth of gameplay.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its effective integration of music, art style, and environmental design, creating an immersive experience that evokes a mysterious and sci-fi feel. While many areas, particularly the detailed hallways, enhance the sense of being in a monster factory, some elements, like floating platforms, detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered enjoyable and well-crafted, though there is room for improvement in certain details.
- “The music and atmosphere are well presented and mesh together really well with the gameplay.”
- “Music is pretty good, epic, mysterious, and atmospheric with a sci-fi vibe.”
- “Wonderful atmospheric little platformer.”
- “The world and lore are kind of interesting thanks to the art style and small, vague story, but the atmosphere feels lacking overall.”
- “The music and atmosphere are well presented, but they don't mesh well with the gameplay.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, creating an epic and mysterious vibe that complements the visuals and mechanics. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is engaging and well-integrated, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the sound design is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's overall appeal.
- “The music and atmosphere are well presented and mesh together really well with the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is really good, and the graphics are simple yet effective.”
- “Music is pretty good, epic, mysterious, atmospheric, and has a sci-fi feel.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported noticeable performance issues in the later levels of the game, which is unexpected for a 2D title.
- “There are noticeable performance issues in the later levels, which is surprising for a 2D game.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frustrating lag during critical moments.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, especially in more complex scenes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the sense of achievement and exhilaration players feel when skillfully navigating levels without touching the ground, utilizing strategically placed battery bars to recharge their abilities. This mechanic fosters a rewarding experience that enhances player engagement and emotional investment in the gameplay.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the game is generally well-crafted, it features some humorous bugs, such as a checkpoint glitch that can lead to unexpected and amusing situations, like being teleported high up and becoming softlocked.
- “I encountered a hilarious bug with one of the checkpoints where I teleported way up and got softlocked, but overall, the game felt well made.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive movement mechanics and speed run potential, with users reporting minimal to no glitches, indicating a high level of stability.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its appealing design, combining cuteness and coolness, reminiscent of a shiny Zoroark performing parkour.
- “Character design is cute and cool, reminds me of a shiny Zoroark doing parkour.”