Nother
- December 13, 2016
- Team Ryzal
Get on SteamEnter the dangerous open world of Nother.
Reviews
- The game features simple and fun combat that can be engaging, especially for fans of the souls-like genre.
- The charming art style and the fact that the game was developed by a single person adds a genuine touch to the experience.
- Boss fights provide a decent challenge and are generally enjoyable, with quick respawning allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs that can cause players to get stuck on objects and inconsistent audio levels.
- Combat can feel clunky and lacks depth, with some enemies having confusing attack patterns that detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks a compelling narrative and has a vague story delivery, which may leave players feeling unengaged with the world.
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while grinding is readily available in the game, it often feels unnecessary for progression. However, the combat mechanics can be frustrating and tedious, particularly due to confusing enemy attack patterns that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the game requires significant grinding to fully upgrade weapons if players choose to diversify their arsenal.
“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 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game 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 quality, the overall positive tracks outweigh the negatives, making it a notable aspect of the experience.
“The music is pleasant in some zones, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is good overall, with some areas featuring exceptional music that enhances the experience.”
“While there are inconsistencies in the audio levels, the amount of good soundtracks in the game outweighs the few less favorable ones.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The 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 vagueness detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals may appear appealing in screenshots, the gameplay experience does not meet expectations.
“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, through item descriptions, small talks, and details you might not notice, which forces the player to piece it together themselves. However, the creator is vague on a lot of aspects.”
“The game looks okay in pictures, but playing it is another story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming art style that effectively translates the souls-like combat into a 2D format, showcasing a commendable visual approach.
“The graphics feature a charming art style that beautifully complements the gameplay.”
“The visuals are a decent attempt at translating Souls-like combat into a 2D format.”
“The art direction is stunning, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report occasional audio bugs when transitioning between areas, noting that the sound can abruptly cut off, which is more of an annoyance than a significant issue.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game offers substantial content for its low price, making it a worthwhile purchase, and they note that its replayability is strong, enhancing the overall value.
“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!”
“The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to come back for more.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, including stuttering and delayed controls, which have led some users to experience compatibility problems with devices like the Steam controller, prompting refunds. Many express a desire for fixes to improve performance and usability.
“Sadly, the game doesn't work with my Steam controller on my system, so I had to refund it. On top of that, I experienced stuttering, and the controls are a bit delayed sometimes. If there were a fix, I would buy it again!”
“The optimization is terrible; I constantly face frame drops and lag, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I was really disappointed with the performance. The game crashes frequently, and the loading times are excessively long.”
