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

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Nolgorb's Ordeal offers challenging and fun precision platformer gameplay with a unique 3D jump king style.
  • The retro PS1 art style and animations provide a nostalgic and appealing visual experience.
  • The game features interesting upgrades and hidden content that add depth and progression beyond typical rage games.
  • The settings and pause menu require platforming to navigate, making basic options like volume control and fullscreen frustratingly difficult.
  • The game's extreme difficulty and lack of clear jump feedback make progress feel inconsistent and can lead to repeated setbacks.
  • Technical issues such as lag from particle effects and soft-locks, plus the slow pacing and dark visuals early on, reduce overall enjoyment.
  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The gameplay is challenging and well-designed, offering multiple ways to approach objectives, though some fundamental mechanics are missing for better cohesion. While the difficulty may deter some players from completing the game, it still provides an engaging experience with room for more inventive features in future titles.

    • “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 skilled 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.”
    • “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 skilled at these types of games.”
    • “The game doesn't feel unfinished or slopware, 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 absolute beans at these types of games.”
  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game features a distinctive retro PS1-inspired art style that appeals to fans of nostalgic graphics. While some find the visuals quirky and charming, others see them as a mixed fit with the challenging gameplay. Overall, the graphics are a standout aspect that contributes positively to the game's unique identity.

    • “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 gooner 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, because I'm a fan of these graphics.”
  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in the game is prominent and can be difficult to adjust, as volume settings are hidden within platforming-based menus. Players may find managing the music challenging but possible with practice.

    • “I was hoping this would be a fun but difficult jumping game, but trying to turn down the music or going full screen requires you to go into the settings that you need to platform through.”
    • “With a bit more practice, I think I can turn the music down.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Replayability is limited due to the game's short length and lack of engaging content beyond a secret achievement, making it difficult to recommend for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Bought it to support the dev in hopes that Slam Dingo gets finished, but seeing it got cancelled so many times, the dev seemingly disappeared, and this game being so short and non-replayable save for the secret achievement, I don't think I can fully recommend it.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features lighthearted and entertaining humor that complements its challenging platforming, making it a worthwhile and enjoyable experience.

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Nolgorb's Ordeal is a platformer game with horror theme. Common tags for Nolgorb's Ordeal include 3D, precision platformer, psychological, choices matter, psychological horror and others.

Nolgorb's Ordeal is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Nolgorb's Ordeal was released on August 30, 2024.

Nolgorb's Ordeal was developed by Hard Meat.

Nolgorb's Ordeal has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Nolgorb's Ordeal for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Nolgorb's Ordeal is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Egging On, Super Sami Roll, BETON BRUTAL, Rat Quest, Woodle Tree Adventures and others.