Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game has a solid atmosphere and is filled with effort and passion from the developers.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards skill improvement and offers a unique experience with tension from being chased by monsters.
- The game is enjoyable for those who appreciate difficult platformers, with a clean movement system and a mix of fun and frustration.
- Controls can feel unresponsive and inconsistent, making precise platforming frustrating.
- The game can be overly punishing, leading to significant progress loss due to bad RNG and respawn mechanics.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with a need for better tutorials and explanations of mechanics.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing but suffers from a lack of clear explanations and tutorials for its mechanics, leaving players feeling overwhelmed. The dying mechanic can be frustrating, as it prolongs the experience of failure, which may detract from enjoyment. While the game has potential for fun and humor, it needs better pacing and gradual introduction of mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is solid, and the gameplay mechanics are all right but could use some better explaining or a tutorial for them (i.e., a safe place that demonstrates the mechanic in a controlled environment before throwing you in the deep end).”
“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!”
“Wish the game introduced some aesthetic shifts and introduced more mechanics as you went further up.”
“The atmosphere is solid, but the gameplay mechanics are all right and could use some better explaining or a tutorial for them (i.e., a safe place that demonstrates the mechanic in a controlled environment before throwing you in the deep end).”
“This is a shame, since this game has a very nice look and I get what the dev went for, but in its current state I just can’t approve of this game's gameplay.”
“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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, providing a solid foundation for the game, though players feel that the gameplay mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations or a tutorial to help ease newcomers into the experience.
“The atmosphere is solid, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The game's ambiance is captivating, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The environment is richly detailed, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The atmosphere is solid, but the gameplay mechanics could use better explanation or a tutorial to help players understand them before diving into the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for more aesthetic variety and the introduction of new mechanics as players progress, indicating that the current graphics may lack sufficient evolution throughout the game.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially amusing but quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the stability of the game to be decent, noting that while the quick respawn feature has some bugs, it effectively enhances the gameplay experience compared to the absence of such a feature.
“The quick respawn feature is a bit buggy, but it serves its purpose well enough and is several magnitudes better than not having it at all.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game often freezes during critical moments, which can be incredibly frustrating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke strong emotions, particularly laughter and frustration, often leading to moments of intense rage that are ultimately enjoyable. This blend of humor and challenge creates a memorable emotional experience.
“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!”
