Nother

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Enter the dangerous open world of Nother.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers simple and fun combat that can be quite engaging.
It has a charming art style and a decent attempt at converting Souls-like combat to 2D.
Considering it was made by a single developer, the game is impressive and well worth the low price.

The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some boss fights are either too easy or boring, lacking engaging mechanics.
There are several minor bugs and technical issues, such as getting stuck on tiles and inconsistent audio levels.

grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly if they wish to fully upgrade multiple weapons, as it often feels necessary to focus on just one. While grinding is readily available, many reviewers note that it is not essential for progression, leading to a sense of tedium, especially when combined with confusing enemy attack patterns that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is very grindy; unless you only use one weapon the whole game, you're not going to upgrade it fully at all.”
- “Progression is simple, and while grinding is easily available, I have yet to find it necessary.”
- “Attack patterns can be confusing and non-repeating in janky ways. For example, there are enemies in the forest that swing extremely fast, so the only way to counter them is to parry before they attack. The problem is that sometimes they will stab instead, landing the hit after your parry is done. There is no way to tell if they will stab or swing, so you are stuck with a 50/50 chance of blocking. Even after you block, you will need to guess once again if they will follow up on that attack or not. There is not much skill involved, and it makes the forest quite tedious and boring to go through.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music features a mix of pleasant soundtracks, with some areas showcasing high-quality compositions while others fall short. Although there are inconsistencies in audio levels and variability in music quality, the overall positive tracks outweigh the negatives, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “The music is pleasant in some zones, but the audio levels can feel inconsistent at times.”
- “The soundtrack is good overall, with some areas featuring really great music, while others have less appealing tracks. However, the number of good soundtracks in the game outweighs the few less favorable ones.”
- “The soundtrack is good overall, with some areas featuring really great music, while others have less appealing tracks. However, the number of good soundtracks in the game outweighs the few less favorable ones.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The game's story is conveyed indirectly through item descriptions and subtle details, encouraging players to piece together the narrative themselves. However, many reviewers find the creator's approach to be vague, which can lead to confusion and a lack of clarity in the overall storytelling experience.
- “The story is delivered in a very indirect way, through item descriptions, small talks, and subtle details that you might not notice, encouraging players to piece it together themselves.”
- “The story is delivered in a very indirect way (in item descriptions, through small talks, small details you might not notice, trying to get the player to piece it together themselves), but the creator is vague on a lot of it.”
- “The game looks okay in pictures, but playing it is another story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by a charming art style that effectively translates the souls-like combat into a 2D format, showcasing a visually appealing and engaging aesthetic.
- “The game features a charming art style that beautifully complements its gameplay.”
- “The graphics are a decent attempt at converting Souls-like combat into a 2D format.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally solid, but users report occasional audio bugs, particularly when transitioning between areas, which can lead to abrupt cut-offs. While these issues are annoying, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The audio can be a bit buggy when switching between areas and is quite suddenly cut off, which is simply annoying but not much more to it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including stuttering and delayed controls, particularly affecting users with Steam controllers, leading to refunds from frustrated players. Many express a willingness to repurchase if these issues are addressed.
- “Sadly, the game doesn't work with my Steam controller on my system, so I had to refund. On top of that, I experienced some stuttering, and the controls are a bit delayed sometimes. If there were a fix, I would buy it again!”
- “The optimization is really lacking; I often encounter stuttering and input lag, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”
- “I was disappointed with the performance. The game frequently stutters, and the controls feel unresponsive, which ruins the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's replayability to be strong, especially considering its low price and ample content, making it a worthwhile purchase.
- “For the current price, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't buy the game. It has more than enough content to justify such a small price tag, and the replayability is good as well.”
- “For the current price, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't buy the game. It has more than enough content to justify such a small price tag, and the replayability is good as well.”