NoRoY

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NoRoY is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Edco Games and was released on June 27, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"NoRoY is a demanding climb through a handcrafted, dark world filled with unique and disturbing creatures. Every move matters as one mistake can set you back significantly. With precise control and varied mechanics, each run promises a tense and original experience, punctuated by intense boss battles and a haunting soundtrack."

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features well-designed, handcrafted levels that provide a challenging yet fair experience, enhancing player engagement.
NoRoY offers precise movement controls that allow for skillful maneuvering, contributing to a satisfying sense of mastery as players conquer obstacles.
The dark and eerie atmosphere, combined with a dynamic enemy behavior system, creates a tense and immersive gameplay experience that keeps players on edge.

The game suffers from frustrating RNG mechanics that can lead to significant progress loss, making it feel punishing and unfair at times.
Many players find the controls to be imprecise and slippery, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the platforming experience.
The lack of a quick respawn feature can lead to prolonged periods of downtime after deaths, which can be aggravating and disrupt the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The gameplay is characterized by fluid movement mechanics and a spooky atmosphere, though players note some mechanical and design issues, particularly with controls that can feel floaty and unresponsive. The randomized enemy placements and hazards add variety but can also lead to frustrating moments, especially on higher difficulties. While the game offers a checkpoint system and introduces new mechanics as players progress, many feel that better tutorials and explanations are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “There's a lot to love in this one, from the fluid movement mechanics (which admittedly took a while to appreciate), to the oppressive and spooky ambience of the world design, to the variety of obstacles occupying the map in all kinds of claustrophobic configurations.”
- “As you progress, new mechanics are introduced, further raising the stakes and pushing you to adapt and overcome.”
- “This dynamic feature ensures that each run feels different, keeping the gameplay fresh and unpredictable.”
- “Steam shows the framerate locked at 60 fps during gameplay, but it has the appearance of 25-30 fps most of the time.”
- “I guess that with some patience, practice, and effort I could get used to the weird unorthodox mechanics, but I just do not like games that create difficulty by using floaty controls.”
- “It's because the falling/dying mechanic requires you to watch your character bounce around and get hit by 2 million saws for about 20-30 seconds every time before you can resume playing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a hand-drawn, mysterious aesthetic reminiscent of titles like "Don't Starve" and "Hollow Knight," contributing to a visually engaging experience. However, some players express a desire for more aesthetic variety and mechanics as they progress through the game. Overall, the visuals complement the challenging gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “Very challenging platformer with nice hand-drawn mysterious artwork.”
- “Gives the vibe of Hollow Knight aesthetic, but the difficulty of any Souls game, more punishing than even Getting Over It or Only Up.”
- “Like the visuals and sound design, kind of reminded me of Don't Starve.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visuals are uninspired and fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its captivating and eerie qualities, enhanced by a compelling soundtrack and unique enemy behaviors. While the overall atmosphere is solid, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations or tutorials to improve the experience.
- “Noroy creates a captivating atmosphere with its dark and eerie world.”
- “The unique enemy behavior, intense boss levels, and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to an immersive and memorable journey.”
- “The atmosphere is solid, the gameplay mechanics are all right but could use some better explaining or a tutorial for them.”
- “The atmosphere is solid, but the gameplay mechanics could use better explanation or a tutorial to help players understand them in a controlled environment before being thrown into the deep end.”
- “Atmosphere and soundtrack: the game fails to deliver a cohesive experience.”
- “Noroy creates a captivating atmosphere with its dark and eerie world, but it lacks the depth to keep players engaged.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while the game's stability has some issues, particularly with the quick respawn feature being occasionally buggy, it does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Adjustments like turning off v-sync and lowering the monitor refresh rate have helped some players mitigate performance concerns.
- “The manual quick respawn feature is ultimately convenient, but somewhat buggy at times, either placing you way lower than you likely would have landed given the level design, or sometimes putting you in a spot which you had already fallen past just a moment ago.”
- “While the current quick respawn is a bit buggy, it serves its purpose well enough and is several magnitudes better than not having it at all.”
- “This hasn't really hindered my gameplay thankfully, so I haven't tried troubleshooting too thoroughly aside from turning off V-Sync and reducing my monitor refresh rate to 60Hz to match the game's framerate.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The original soundtrack significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, intensifying tension and emotional impact throughout the gameplay. Users appreciate how the music complements unique enemy behaviors and intense boss levels, creating an immersive and memorable experience.
- “Accompanying the gameplay is an original soundtrack that enhances the tension and heightens the emotional impact of your journey.”
- “The unique enemy behavior, intense boss levels, and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to an immersive and memorable journey.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack aims to create an atmosphere, it often falls flat and fails to evoke the intended emotions.”
- “The background music is too subtle and gets drowned out by the sound effects, making it hard to appreciate.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially entertaining, featuring amusing traps and quirky enemies and bosses, but it tends to lose its charm quickly as the novelty wears off.
- “The game features various traps and funny enemies and bosses that keep the humor fresh.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional response to the game, experiencing both laughter and frustration, which adds to its appeal. The original soundtrack is noted for intensifying the emotional experience, enhancing the overall journey through the game.
- “Accompanying the gameplay is an original soundtrack that enhances the tension and heightens the emotional impact of your journey.”
- “I originally saw it in a gameplay from jackthewise and I laughed so hard I cried because of how much rage this game inspires in the best way!”