NOKBAK
- August 29, 2017
- BYU Animation - Class of 2017
Nokbak is a first-person multiplayer arena shooter... with a twist! Built for 3 to 8 players, players don't shoot to kill, but rather find themselves frantically trying to knock each other off of an arena in the sky.
Reviews
- The game is fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, offering a unique and enjoyable experience.
- It has great graphics and a humorous announcer, contributing to an entertaining atmosphere.
- The game shows potential for growth and could become a popular title with further development and a larger player base.
- The player base is nearly nonexistent, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to lag and performance problems even on capable hardware.
- It lacks content, with only a few maps and weapons available, which limits replayability and overall enjoyment.
- graphics15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic quality, with some players describing them as breathtaking and nearly emotional. However, there are notable performance issues, as many users report significant lag and frame rate drops regardless of the graphics settings, leading to a frustrating experience for those with less powerful PCs. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, technical optimization appears to be a concern.
“This may be the most incredible piece of artwork I have ever had the fortune of setting my eyes on.”
“Flawless game mechanics, beautiful graphics, high-intensity gameplay.”
“Bright and colorful art style.”
“There are minimal graphics settings.”
“Setting the graphics to 'low' has little to no difference to setting it to 'epic.' I was dropping probably 10-20 frames regardless of graphic settings, though I was still able to play and win a few games.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fast-paced, balanced matches and engaging mechanics that go beyond simple aiming skills. Players appreciate the flawless game mechanics and beautiful graphics, contributing to an overall fun and enjoyable experience. Despite initial reservations about the short match duration, the gameplay has been optimized and is considered both simple and incredibly fun.
“Flawless game mechanics, beautiful graphics, high-intensity gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple, yet incredibly fun.”
“Fun and balanced gameplay.”
“It’s just gameplay.”
“A round of gameplay lasts under 10 minutes and is quite fast-paced.”
“At first, I wasn't exactly pleased with this idea of gameplay, but it actually lends itself well to some balanced matches.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements following a recent update that addressed many initial complaints. While some users still feel that further optimization and additional content are needed, the gameplay experience has been positively impacted by these fixes.
“The game developers have already fixed a bunch of the optimization issues that people were complaining about, so ignore those reviews.”
“The aforementioned issues with optimization were addressed a week or so ago with an update--you can now change the settings.”
“They fixed the optimization issue that everyone was griping about, and the gameplay is super fun.”
“Could also use some optimization and more maps/gamemodes.”
“Nice concept, awful optimization.”
“It does need some optimization also.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding the deaths—both their own and those of enemies—hilarious, complemented by a witty announcer. Overall, it is described as a uniquely funny experience, though the limited player base can hinder multiplayer enjoyment.
“Every time someone dies is hilarious, whether it's you or the enemy.”
“Also has a good sense of humor about it.”
“A very funny game to play!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for more engaging and enjoyable music in the game, indicating that the current soundtrack may be lacking or not memorable enough.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing and elevates the entire gaming experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, enhancing every moment.”
“Someone could at least add some sweet music, right?”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspiring and forgettable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting frequent stuttering and glitches both in menus and during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Even in menus and during the tutorial, there are a lot of stutters and glitches throughout the games.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, primarily due to a limited variety of game types, short game durations, a scarcity of maps, and the absence of a single-player mode.
“Low replayability due to a lack of game types, short length of games, limited maps, and no single-player option.”
“The game feels repetitive after just a few playthroughs, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Once you've experienced the limited content, there's little incentive to return for more.”