Nolgorb's Ordeal

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Nolgorb's Ordeal is a single player action game. It was developed by Hard Meat and was released on August 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nolgorb's Ordeal is a charming 3D platformer featuring a cute kangaroo trying to escape a dungeon. Players must jump skillfully to navigate challenging levels, collecting precious figurines along the way. These figurines can be traded with an evil wizard for helpful items that aid in overcoming obstacles and progressing through the ordeal.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style reminiscent of PS1 graphics, which many players appreciate.
Despite its difficulty, the game offers a fun and challenging experience with interesting abilities and hidden content to discover.
Players have noted that the game has a sense of humor and creativity that appeals to fans of difficult platformers.

The options menu is frustratingly designed, requiring players to navigate through platforming challenges to change settings or quit the game.
Many players find the game excessively difficult and unforgiving, leading to feelings of frustration and discouragement.
The jump mechanics can feel inconsistent, making it hard for players to gauge their jumps and progress effectively.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of challenging mechanics and good design, offering multiple pathways to progress. However, some players find it difficult and lacking in fundamental elements that would enhance cohesion, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to complete the game. Overall, while the game is not considered unfinished, it could benefit from more engaging and accessible mechanics.
- “Very difficult gameplay mechanics to deal with, but it has a good design.”
- “The game doesn't feel unfinished or sloppy, but it lacks fundamental mechanics that would make the game more cohesive.”
- “Very difficult gameplay mechanics to deal with, but it has a good design... probably won't finish this game to be honest because I'm not very good at these types of games.”
- “There are multiple ways to get to any particular place if you utilize all of the mechanics available to you.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a distinctive retro PS1 art style that appeals to fans, with a quirky aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some players find the visuals charming, others note that the graphics can be polarizing, describing them as "gooner furry bait." Overall, the art style is seen as a strong point, with potential for further development in future updates.
- “I like the art style, and the game is very challenging but fun.”
- “Insanely annoying and unforgiving painstaking jump platformer that has 'quirky PS1 graphics' and feels like furry bait.”
- “They have great potential to further their retro PS1 art style as well as their interactive physics/gameplay.”
- “I'm giving it a positive rating only because of the style, as I'm a fan of these graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music in the game to be a potential distraction, as adjusting the volume requires navigating through settings that can be challenging to access. Overall, while the music may enhance the atmosphere, it complicates the gameplay experience for some players.
- “The music in this game really enhances the overall experience, making each level feel more immersive.”
- “I love how the soundtrack adapts to the gameplay, creating a dynamic atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps things fresh and exciting, making me look forward to each new level.”
- “I was hoping this would be a fun but difficult jumping game, but trying to turn down the music or go full screen requires you to navigate through the settings.”
- “With a bit more practice, I think I can turn the music down.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as charming and effective, contributing to its appeal as a challenging platformer that justifies its price.
- “It's a funny little difficult platformer game, worth the price of admission.”