Nom Nom Apocalypse
- February 13, 2020
- Deadleaf Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamNom Nom Apocalypse is a twin stick shooter roguelite set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities.Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and challenging arcade-shooting gameplay with a variety of creative weapons and enemy designs.
- The art style is colorful and cartoonish, making the game visually appealing and distinct within the genre.
- There are unlockable characters with unique abilities and a perk system that adds depth to gameplay and encourages experimentation.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including lag spikes, bugs, and poor performance in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Level design is linear and repetitive, with a lack of secrets or exploration, leading to a feeling of sameness after multiple runs.
- The controls can be frustrating, particularly with the inability to remap buttons, which affects gameplay fluidity in a twin-stick shooter.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by intense and hectic combat that emphasizes survival and enemy focus, though players may need time to adjust to certain gun mechanics and limitations, such as the inability to dodge-roll while shooting. While the arcade-shooting elements are fun and challenging, some players find the mechanics slightly awkward and require practice to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, the gameplay relies on skill and experimentation with perks rather than simply overpowering enemies through item stacking.
“However, I won't say that it's a 'con' for the game since the intense gameplay does keep things hectic enough for you to focus more on the enemies and other survival/combat-related items as opposed to anything else.”
“The gunplay here takes a while to warm up to, especially since certain guns have some weird recoil mechanics, and you'll quickly learn that you can't do two things at once, like dodge-rolling while shooting.”
“Lack of content seems like a constant complaint with this genre, but solid gameplay only keeps you hooked for so long.”
“The gameplay appeal here isn’t stacking up items and becoming overpowered, but relying solely on skill and experimenting with a limited combination of perks.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the artwork while others criticize the repetitive use of models and overall rough appearance. Users have noted issues with lag and performance, detracting from the visual experience.
“I have seen it on Twitch and wanted to have this game since I love the graphics and also the rogue-like elements.”
“Not because of controls, but the graphics are so bad.”
“Not enjoyable with this laggy graphics.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a minimalistic story where players simply exist in a world where food is portrayed as evil, lacking a deeper narrative. Its cartoonish design draws comparisons to other lighthearted titles, enhancing its whimsical atmosphere.
“There is no story whatsoever; you just exist and food is evil.”
“The heroes of the game feel like they belong in a different universe, lacking depth and connection to the overall narrative.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable and enjoyable, with only minor bugs that do not significantly impact gameplay. However, some users note that the presence of these bugs, along with the game's price, may be a consideration for potential players, especially those not focused on achievements.
“This game is pretty fun, challenging for a midcore gamer like me, and isn't too buggy to be game-breaking. In other words, this is a fairly decent game!”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any major issues that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“I appreciate how smooth the game runs, allowing me to focus on strategy rather than dealing with technical problems.”
“However, the game is somewhat buggy - not in a game-breaking way though - and the cost might be a bit high unless you're an achievement hunter due to the total playtime you would likely be able to rack up.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being disruptive and unpleasant, with some players expressing frustration over its quality and the impact it has on their experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game offers some replayability, players express uncertainty about whether it justifies its $14 price tag in terms of overall playtime.
“Despite the replayability, I'm not sure if the game is able to provide $14 worth of playtime.”
“The game lacks enough variety to make me want to play through it again.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Both games exhibit similar performance issues, suggesting they may share a common engine, likely Unity, which affects their overall optimization.
“Both games play almost identically, with the same weird performance issues as well - they might be using a similar engine for Unity.”
“The optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
