Nova Nukers!

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Nova Nukers! is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Alchemist Interactive and was released on March 15, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Destroy your friends on the ever-evolving miniature planets of Nova Nukers! Using a variety of weapons, grenades and items that run from bizarre to chaotic, take down your enemies and devastate the planet around you to claim victory in Space Orange Studios’ upcoming arena-shooter.

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Fun and chaotic local multiplayer experience that is easy to pick up and play with friends and family.
Attractive art style and enjoyable sound design, reminiscent of classic party games.
Meaningful unlockables and various game modes keep the gameplay interesting and engaging.

Limited online multiplayer presence, making it difficult to find matches with other players.
Small maps can lead to frustrating gameplay, with players getting stuck or dying easily due to environmental hazards.
Repetitive gameplay mechanics centered around bomb-based combat may not appeal to everyone.

gameplay
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The gameplay is described as simple, fun, and chaotic, centered around a third-person shooter format where players use various bomb items to stun enemies and then "catch" them to eliminate them. While the capture mechanic can feel grindy, it can be adjusted for quicker gameplay, and the family-friendly theme makes it accessible for friends and family. Unique planetary settings add variety, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There are different planets, often featuring some unique mechanics along with a unique theme.”
- “The controls and mechanics are simple, and the capture (instead of kill) theme is family-friendly, so it's relatively easy to play with friends and family alike.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics consist of throwing a variety of splody bomb items at your enemies to stun them for several seconds at a time, while you go up to them and hold a button to 'catch' them, thus eliminating them from the game.”
- “The gameplay can be chaotic, and the mode where you bomb and then capture someone is a bit of a grind, as capturing takes a while. You can decrease capture time in the options, but this vulnerability can be considered part of the game.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics consist of throwing a variety of explosive bomb items at your enemies to stun them for several seconds, while you approach them and hold a button to 'catch' them, thus eliminating them from the game.”
- “The controls and mechanics are simple, but the capture (instead of kill) theme can feel limiting, making it relatively easy to play with friends and family, yet lacking depth for more experienced players.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their attractive, cartoony art style, particularly highlighting the charming design of the small, spherical planets that enhance the overall visual appeal of the game.
- “The graphics in general are nice and cartoony, with a pleasant, whimsical style that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The attractive art style really stands out and adds to the overall charm of the game.”
- “The planets are a big draw, and the way the graphics depict them is both engaging and visually appealing.”
story
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The game lacks a traditional story or campaign, focusing instead on split-screen multiplayer and online play, with gameplay primarily centered around unlocking content in a short duration of about two hours.
- “There is no story or campaign; it's just splitscreen multiplayer with online capability. You simply play until everything is unlocked, which only took 2 hours.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth or campaign mode, focusing solely on multiplayer gameplay until you unlock everything in a very short time.”
- “Without a story or campaign, the game feels empty, as it relies entirely on multiplayer mechanics and can be completed in just a couple of hours.”
music
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The music in the game is characterized as pleasant and playful, featuring a space gladiator theme that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of the soundtrack from Crash Bandicoot.
- “The game features pleasant, playful, space gladiator music that reminds me of Crash Bandicoot.”