Nomad
- June 26, 2015
- Diminished Studios
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Nomad is a post-apocalyptic sandbox RPG that supports single-player, co-op, and massively multiplayer gameplay. Survive by hunting, crafting, and building a base, while contending with other players and Blood Moons that increase zombie strength. Explore the 4km x 4km island to find gear, heal wounds, and engage in PvP combat, or choose to help others for a unique gaming experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and easy-to-understand crafting and building system, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.
- Despite being in early access, the game has potential and offers a unique take on the zombie survival genre.
- Many players feel the game is a poor clone of Unturned, lacking originality and depth.
- The game suffers from bugs, server issues, and a small player base, making it difficult to find matches.
- Players have reported frustrating mechanics, such as limited inventory space and unbalanced gameplay.
- gameplay41 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its easy-to-understand mechanics and a focus on survival, base building, and PvP elements, drawing comparisons to titles like Rust and DayZ rather than Unturned. Players appreciate the depth and challenge it offers, requiring time investment for base development and gear gathering, although some mechanics, such as bleeding, have received criticism. Overall, the game is seen as engaging and fun, with ongoing updates improving the experience, despite some bugs and a need for further refinement.
“The gameplay is very good and PvP is very intense.”
“While not done by a long shot, the gameplay is extremely fun, the graphics look good, and the game already has excellent mechanics.”
“Really solid game, great combat and building mechanics.”
“My only complaints are the bleeding mechanic, in that the only way to stop bleeding is with a bandage and you can't make bandages, except to farm people who just spawned.”
“The game itself has the machinations of the unwanted seed of Rust, Minecraft, and Unturned. The mechanics are that of any survival-based game, and the Minecraft aspect is out there enough to give even the most hardcore 10-year-old YouTuber a raging pre-pubescent hard-on.”
“There are other games that have similar gameplay and features.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have drawn mixed comparisons to titles like Unturned and Rust, with many noting a blocky, simplistic style that some find reminiscent of Minecraft. While some players criticize the graphics as mediocre or a "knock-off," others appreciate the game's visual appeal and optimization, suggesting that the graphics do not detract from the overall enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate but not groundbreaking, with a focus on gameplay mechanics taking precedence.
“While not done by a long shot, the gameplay is extremely fun, the graphics look good, and the game already has excellent mechanics.”
“Don't judge a game by its graphics, Nomad is the game that delivers what you expect from any survival game with zombies.”
“A lot of people will compare it to Unturned but it is probably because of the graphics.”
“No......just.....no. It's almost like a spinoff version of Unturned. The graphics are... okay, I guess, but there didn't seem to be any kind of tutorial. I connect better to online games in Unturned, which is much better than this. Oh, and people I can actually understand. The game seems too 'Minecrafty.' If I'm going to play Minecraft, then I'll go play the official game. Not worth your time (right now anyways, because who knows, it's still early access... but I doubt it will be worked on a lot). So yeah... I'll stick with Unturned and Minecraft, thank you.”
“The only way I could see how it's like Unturned is by the blocky textures and graphics.”
“Most people say it's a rip-off of Unturned, but no. After seeing the development of the game, it's nowhere close, only the graphic style.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, including bugs and glitches that can be exploited, such as flying into bases and deleting them. However, players acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title and generally consider them manageable.
“Totally not easily exploitable and buggy, allowing one to fly into the sky and land on top of people's bases, then proceeding to empty their base of anything valuable, and then authorizing oneself onto their workshop, and proceeding to delete the base off the map.”
“The game has its bugs and glitches, though, but it's not that big of a deal.”
“Yes, it's buggy, but it's an early access game; people shouldn't judge it based on its current state.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story has received positive feedback, with players expressing their appreciation for its engaging narrative over graphics. Many users find the storyline compelling and commend the developers for their hard work, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“I don't usually like that type of game, but this is awesome. I'm really impressed. Thumbs up for the creators. I like the story of the game, not the graphics.”
“Great game! I would recommend it to anyone. I put a lot of time into playing this, and I know that the developers have worked hard to get this game out. It's really fun to play with my friends and create opposing bases, and come on the next day to plot against each other and see who can survive the longest.”
“0/10, end of story!”
“0/10, end of story!”
“The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as pleasant and immersive, with a unique vibe that evokes a Minecraft-like quality while maintaining its own distinct identity. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to create a captivating and atmospheric experience.
“The game has a very atmospheric feel to it.”
“The atmosphere is nice, reminiscent of Minecraft but with its own unique twist.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing performance issues even on recommended specs, leading to slowdowns. However, others appreciate the game's accessibility on lower-end PCs and commend the developer's responsive support, expressing hope for future performance improvements. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its optimization remains a concern for many users.
“I love this game because a friend of mine bought it, and now I bought it on my low-end PC. I can run it, but I have the recommended specs, and my PC still slows down in this game. Overall, it's a great game, but I hope for better performance in later updates. I also really appreciate the support from the developer; I sent him a friend request, and he answered immediately and asked about my problem. So, yeah, I like it so far.”
“Nothing new, unoriginal, and poorly optimized.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as humorous, with players finding its comedic elements particularly enjoyable and easy to grasp. The humor often stems from the absurdity of player interactions, such as the ability to easily defeat unsuspecting opponents.
“It is a really funny game, easy to learn, and people sometimes act like idiots, but you can one-shot them with a bow.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that battles in the game evoke intense emotions, particularly feelings of distress and loss when they die, as it signifies the potential loss of hard-earned skills and progress. This emotional weight adds a significant layer of investment to the gameplay experience.
“Once you get into a battle, it becomes intense, and when you die, you feel emotionally distraught due to the loss of all your hard-earned skills.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate recent updates that enhance the grinding experience by allowing them to craft two seeds from one vegetable, making farming more efficient and rewarding. This change has been positively received, indicating a desire for improved mechanics in resource gathering.
