NOTTOLOT

About

"NOTTOLOT is a robot hacking action game where you play as the main character "Rolly" and use hacking abilities to take control of enemy robots. With various enemy robots to manipulate, navigate through gimmicks and clear three stages in a tense factory escape setting. Help Rolly achieve his dream of reaching the outside world by escaping the robot production factory filled with enemy robots."

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

NOTTOLOT is a cute and charming 3D platformer that offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The game features solid puzzle mechanics and a delightful aesthetic, with smooth controls and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
As a free game, it serves as a competent proof of concept, showcasing potential for expansion into a more substantial title with additional levels and mechanics.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and overly simplistic, with easy enemy encounters and basic puzzle solutions that lack depth and challenge.
The game is very short, with only three levels, which may leave players wanting more content and variety in gameplay mechanics.
There are issues with the default language being set to Japanese, requiring players to navigate menus to change it, which can be frustrating for those unfamiliar with the language.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers calling it an "absolute banger" and highlighting its ability to complement the game's aesthetics. While some tracks are noted to be remixes of each other, the original soundtrack by Rihito Tsuboi is celebrated as a standout feature, making the game enjoyable even for those who may not appreciate other aspects of it. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The music is an absolute banger.”
- “Play for the game, or for the amazing soundtrack.”
- “Most tracks are just the same track remixed for different enemy types; even the menu and stage select music are remixes of each other, with the stage music having a more chill, relaxed beat.”
- “Rihito Tsuboi absolutely outdid herself with the original soundtrack, and honestly, if you hate the gameplay or designs, or literally anything about this game, just turn it on to listen to the music.”
- “-something no other review has touched on, the music.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay is characterized as a short puzzle game with spy and stealth mechanics, praised for its visual design and music but criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of depth. Players noted that the game feels overly linear and tutorial-like, with insufficient enemy variety and mechanics to keep it engaging. While it has potential for expansion, many feel it would benefit from a more focused approach to its gameplay elements.
- “Great little puzzle game with spy/stealth mechanics.”
- “Nice visual design, music is pretty good and the puzzle mechanics worked well.”
- “On one hand, it has potential to be something with great movement; on another, you could play into the hacking element and add a lot more enemies, or you could add more stealth mechanics to make it more challenging, or you could make more elaborate set pieces that increase the need to platform... it just seems like there are so many roads that are being traveled, maybe picking one of them and improving on that would make the game better.”
- “Gameplay feels very repetitive; it could have used better enemies, and the narrative and linear gameplay felt lacking.”
- “Too many breaks in gameplay.”
- “There are lasers to dodge, so it isn't a complete waste of time, but it's quite clear that there are parts of these stages meant to introduce you to mechanics that are going to be used later. However, these parts take up half of the stages already due to the game only having three levels. The shortness of the game does not affect the quality of the product; it just lengthens the 'tutorial' parts to more than necessary levels.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
30%
The graphics are generally described as nice, with a pleasing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some players face performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, as there are no options to adjust graphics settings, leading to significantly reduced frame rates. Despite these concerns, the smooth controls and engaging puzzles contribute positively to the visual experience.
- “The controls are smooth, the puzzles are fun, the aesthetic is great and the music is an absolute banger.”
- “The graphics are okay and the puzzles are interesting.”
- “While the visuals are pretty nice, nottolot bores me because the enemy encounters are always very easy to brute force and the solutions to puzzles are really boring 'go there, hit this switch, do this' chores.”
- “There's no way to lower your graphics settings, so on my laptop I'm literally getting 5 fps, and it's almost unplayable.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The visual performance is disappointing, with frequent frame drops and poor texture quality.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is minimal and straightforward, lacking a complex plot, which some players found acceptable given the enjoyable puzzle mechanics reminiscent of Portal. The initial Japanese language setting is not a significant barrier due to the simplicity of the gameplay and visual tutorials.
- “The game is simple enough that it's not really a problem for the lack of a complex plot.”
- “It starts in Japanese, which may be a barrier for some players, but the lack of a compelling storyline is more concerning.”
- “I enjoyed the game and its puzzle aspect, but it felt like it was missing a storyline.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as cute and playful, making it suitable for a younger audience. It features three levels with well-hidden collectibles, all set within a thoughtfully crafted environment.
- “It's cute and kind of playful; I'd say it's good for a younger audience, both in terms of atmosphere and difficulty.”
- “3 levels total with some collectibles that are surprisingly well hidden in a well-made atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting a deep investment in the central orb, which suggests that it plays a significant role in their overall experience and engagement with the narrative.
- “I am very emotionally invested in this orb.”