Nott Longa

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Nott Longa is a single player open world role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by amhardcore and was released on November 5, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A folk horror graphic adventure about nostalgia, lost futures & decay, designed as an interactive nighttime story to enhance your dreams. Collect hidden objects, help strange inhabitants, solve arcane riddles: find your way home through a ruinous reality haunted by glitches and folkloric creatures.

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and immersive narrative with a blend of folklore, philosophy, and a dream-like atmosphere.
Creative and lateral-thinking puzzles that add depth to the gameplay experience.
Engaging setting and unsettling ambiance that make it a memorable indie game, especially suitable for short play sessions.

Several bugs including softlocks, characters getting stuck, and repetitive dialogue pop-ups impacting gameplay flow.
Clunky and antiquated controls along with a sometimes confusing or poor English translation.
Some gameplay elements, like the labyrinth section and timed sequences, may feel frustrating or overly difficult for the game's audience.

story
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The story is praised for its unique, immersive narrative blending a gloomy, philosophical theme with a purgatory-like game world that feels fresh and different from typical titles. While some quest lines felt abrupt and the game experienced a frustrating softlock near the end, the overall experience is memorable and recommended for those seeking a distinctive, reflective story.
- “A fantastic, unique story that immerses you fully in a world unlike any other, and one I highly recommend you play.”
- “Such a unique narrative game; the closest thing I can compare it to is something like 'Doll' by Braisque. It has that gloomy theme with philosophical vibes and many strange characters, but with a pretty unique story—something about the game world being a purgatory, a metaphor for being stuck in nostalgia perhaps.”
- “Overall, I think the story was very unique. I don't think I ever experienced something with a theme like that; the 'Doll' being the closest game with a similar vibe that I played.”
- “You go around doing quests for the people who have been sucked into the video game, which now is forever their normal day-to-day home since they can no longer escape from it, and eventually turn into ghosts.”
- “It kinda plays like an RPG Maker game, using arrows and Z, and whenever you pick a quest item you just use it in the correct spot.”
- “I thought the game was somewhat playful with its philosophy themes and poetry, but it was still a little abrupt with some quest lines.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily involves interacting with characters, collecting and using items, and solving puzzles that require both logic and lateral thinking. While the mechanics are familiar to fans of similar games, some unique puzzle elements add a challenging twist. Overall, the gameplay serves more to support the immersive setting than to be the main focus.
- “Most of the gameplay will feel very familiar if you play games like this, although there are a handful of puzzles that require some lateral thinking.”
- “There are some unique puzzle mechanics which I can't mention due to spoilers, but again, you will have to really think outside the box to solve the riddles.”
- “Very vague gameplay where you can't rely on logic.”
- “The gameplay consists of talking to characters, picking up items, and delivering items to characters or using items in specific areas.”
- “The main attraction isn't really the gameplay but rather the setting.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a minimalistic art style that enhances immersion, though some players experienced issues with pathing. While the visuals are unique and thematically fitting, there is a desire for more varied and expansive locations to strengthen the sense of escapism. Overall, the graphics are decent but not exceptional.
- “Another thing I want to mention is the minimalistic approach to the art style and presentation; it worked for me.”
- “I like the overall immersion in the game; the art style contributes to that immersion with its unique locations.”
- “The visuals are kind of cool and fit the unique theme of the narrative.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive, cerebral, and experimental qualities, featuring a strange, intriguing world and narrative that offers a strong sense of escapism.
- “I love the atmosphere and just everything about it.”
- “It's one of those 'cerebral' games, with a weird narrative and strange world. Very atmospheric, maybe even experimental to some extent. It has a certain level of escapism which I really enjoy.”
emotional
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Users found the game emotionally impactful, noting that it successfully evoked genuine feelings and connected with them on a deeper level.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an engaging exploration experience but is hindered by occasional glitches and translation issues that affect overall stability.