Nour: Play with Your Food

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"Nour: Play with Your Food" is an experimental art game that invites you to explore surreal food-themed scenes, where you can playfully interact with your surroundings to a dynamic soundtrack. Use a variety of kitchen tools and even your own voice to create and customize unique dishes, all while discovering hidden secrets. With no scores or time limits, this game encourages you to find joy in play within a delicious foodie fantasy.

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Play Modes

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

+11

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Nour offers a unique and creative experience, allowing players to experiment with food in a playful and meditative environment.
The game has a catchy soundtrack and can be a fun, relaxing way to unwind, especially for those looking for a non-linear, sandbox-style experience.
Visually appealing with interesting levels, Nour can spark creativity and provide enjoyment for players who appreciate quirky and unconventional gameplay.

The controls are often awkward and unresponsive, making it difficult for players to achieve the desired outcomes and enjoy the gameplay fully.
Many players found the lack of clear instructions and progression frustrating, leading to confusion about how to unlock new levels and use tools effectively.
Despite its potential, the game feels incomplete and repetitive, with limited food options and mechanics that can lead to sensory overload for some players.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and adaptive soundtrack, enhancing the playful and quirky atmosphere. Many players appreciate how the music allows for a creative and expressive experience, likening the game to a musical toybox rather than a traditional game. However, some users feel that while the soundtrack is a highlight, it may not compensate for other aspects of the gameplay that they found lacking.
- “You get to create such unique visuals and I could listen and play with the adaptive soundtrack all day.”
- “This is a really fun, quirky game with a lot of personality to it and a very catchy soundtrack.”
- “A combination of physics sim, rhythm game, and exploration game, it tickles the same itch that I get from those 'extremely satisfying' type of videos, with an unbelievably good soundtrack to boot.”
- “I hate to be so negative but the only positive thing this game had going for it was its idea, and its soundtrack.”
- “I'd liken it to more of a music/toybox than a full-fledged game - it's all about vibing to the rhythm of the music, doing silly things with your food, and adding some special effects to everything (like a big ol' gravity bounce!) to, as the game truly says, play with your food.”
- “I'd liken it to more of a music/toybox than a full-fledged game - it's all about vibing to the rhythm of the music, doing silly things with your food, and adding some special effects to everything (like a big ol' gravity bounce!) to, as the game truly says, play with your food.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the gameplay challenging due to unclear mechanics and goals, often leading to frustration as controls do not respond as expected. Progression relies on discovering specific triggers, which can feel arbitrary and may hinder the overall experience.
- “I had quite a hard time figuring out the mechanics and goals - most of the time the controls did not do what I expected them to.”
- “Instead, there is something specific that unlocks the next level or the next mechanic, and you are expected to stumble upon it, be it a beat or a button.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their unique and visually striking quality, making them a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the immersive experience enhanced by an adaptive soundtrack, which complements the visuals effectively. Overall, the graphics are seen as a compelling reason to explore the game further, especially for those interested in testing their hardware capabilities.
- “You get to create such unique visuals, and I could listen and play with the adaptive soundtrack all day.”
- “Looking forward to using this to test my next graphics card!”