Get on Steam"Nongunz" is a single-player platformer game known for its fabulous gameplay, beautiful graphics, and charming soundtrack. The game features unique, dark imagery and intense action, with many secrets to discover. Credits go to the talented development team, including Verz Erd, Ezru Rubiera, Beibei Coli, Muffin de Sepia, Charly Santafé, Guille Laorga, Rafer Labarta, and Bakir Khawam. Follow Sindiecate Arts for updates.
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- The game features a unique blend of roguelike mechanics and idle gameplay, providing a fresh experience in the genre.
- The art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Players appreciate the challenging gameplay that encourages experimentation and learning through trial and error.
- The game suffers from unintuitive controls and mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
- Many players find the difficulty curve to be frustrating, with some encounters feeling unfair due to enemy design and hitbox issues.
- The lack of clear instructions or tutorials leads to confusion, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of roguelike and sidescrolling mechanics that some players find enjoyable and challenging, while others criticize its obtuse design and lack of clear instructions. Many appreciate the aesthetic and the sense of discovery, but the poorly designed levels and confusing mechanics can lead to frustration. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, the execution and interface issues detract from the experience for many players.
“Pretty art style, interesting cryptic stuff, solid gameplay.”
“It offers some great and refreshing ideas in the action-platformer genre and in the rogue-lite genre as well (looping runs by abandoning levels and starting over, grinding and stashing equipment, card deck building, farming an 'economy' by idle gameplay).”
“The mechanics are bewildering at first but it's really fun finding out what is happening in the game; it's not just a superficial cover.”
“The gameplay is trite and the menus are inscrutable.”
“Nothing is explained, but not for any meaningful or gameplay-related reasons; it's just intentionally difficult to do stuff.”
“But sadly, bad design and gameplay make it a frustratingly obnoxious experience.”
- music24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the soundtrack for its thematic fit and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the quality and addictive nature of the music, noting specific tracks that stand out, such as the first boss music. While there are minor issues like occasional audio cutouts, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment.
“The music fits the game perfectly!!!”
“The presentation is super slick, the aesthetic and sound effects and music and graphic design are very cool and very thematic for what the game is doing.”
“Best of all, the soundtrack.”
“The card system is interesting, but warrior parts seem to not spawn when you need them the most, which is kind of annoying, and the music keeps cutting out when I'm wearing earbuds, which is a shame because I really like the music, but that's just a couple of little nitpicks on a bone-solid game.”
“Soundtrack is :d”
“But also the dark art style works well for the game's atmosphere which is aided by the soundtrack (which grows as you progress!)”
- graphics16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and thematic elements. Players appreciate the slick presentation, cool lighting effects, and the integration of sound and music that complement the visuals. While some find the interface and gameplay mechanics a bit obtuse, the overall aesthetic and artistic design are considered standout features that contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Pretty art style, interesting cryptic stuff, solid gameplay.”
“The presentation is super slick, the aesthetic and sound effects and music and graphic design are very cool and very thematic for what the game is doing.”
“It's 2D graphics, but it looks gorgeous with a unique art style and very cool lighting effects.”
“The core of its gameplay is fine (roguelike + sidescroller = fun), but everything from the interface to the graphics is too obtuse.”
“One of the most important things about a 2D shooter is not the graphics, but the 'feel'.”
“Graphics.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark art style and immersive soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience and create a compelling, creepy environment. Reviewers note that the polished visuals and intriguing ambiance effectively draw players in, encouraging them to explore and uncover the game's mysteries.
“The dark art style works well for the game's atmosphere, which is aided by the soundtrack that grows as you progress!”
“This game does what it wants to do perfectly: no glitches, no annoying tutorials, challenging and fantastic survival gameplay and mechanics, and an amazing creepy atmosphere and art style.”
“The art style is gorgeous, the atmosphere is palpable, and everything is so polished it's unbelievable.”
“The dark art style works well for the game's atmosphere, which is enhanced by the soundtrack that evolves as you progress.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the game falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts very high replayability, with players noting that achieving 100% completion is a significant challenge. The inclusion of random dungeons enhances the fun and replay value, making it an appealing choice for those looking for extended gameplay. Additionally, its affordability and support for a new developer add to its overall attractiveness.
“Very high replayability because completing the game 100% is a tremendous feat.”
“It's fun, replayable, a great price, and it supports a new developer.”
“Random dungeons = extremely replayable.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's innovative mechanics and enjoyable gameplay but criticize the excessive grinding required to unlock essential upgrades, which can lead to prolonged idle gameplay. While the game offers refreshing ideas in the action-platformer and rogue-lite genres, the time investment needed to progress can be a significant drawback.
“This game is brilliant once you've collected enough cards to get decent speed and jump height, but it just takes way too much time grinding to get to that point.”
“Much of the game revolves around managing your economy properly and grinding for followers to improve your idle economy. This requires leaving the game running for hours in the background.”
“It offers some great and refreshing ideas in the action-platformer and rogue-lite genres, but the grinding and stashing of equipment can become tedious.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being clever and non-intrusive, with particular amusement drawn from the quirky choice of animal skulls, which adds a unique comedic touch.
“The writing is consistently funny, but not invasive.”
“The fact that the skulls are animals seems to me very funny.”
“Funny”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is presented in a cryptic and minimalist style, similar to the Souls series, which some players appreciate for its depth, while others find it challenging due to a lack of user-friendly navigation in the menu.
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
“The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience.”
“The minimalist approach to the story is very reminiscent of the Souls series.”
“I get that being cryptic with your story can be intriguing, but the menu should be more user-friendly.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting no glitches or technical issues, allowing for an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I have wanted to get this game for a while now, and since it was on sale, I finally decided to give it a go. I'm glad to say that this game does what it wants to do perfectly—no glitches that I have encountered, no annoying tutorials, and it features challenging and fantastic survival gameplay and mechanics, along with an amazing, creepy atmosphere and art style.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the game's potential financial loss, indicating that it evokes feelings of sadness and concern for its success.
