Nova Wing

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Nova Wing is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Sub Orbital Software and was released on March 6, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Nova Wing offers a fun and fast-paced shooting experience with enjoyable music and varied levels.
The game is relatively short, making it accessible for casual players, and features easy achievements.
Despite its simplicity, the game has potential and can be entertaining for those who enjoy the genre.

The controls are floaty and imprecise, making it difficult to maneuver the ship effectively.
The graphics are simplistic and lack polish, resembling low-effort Flash or mobile games.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as no resolution options and low player engagement, indicating a lack of interest.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games, lacking options for resolution changes or meaningful tweaks. This approach fails to meet the expectations of PC gamers seeking high-quality visuals, resulting in a visually unimpressive experience.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort Flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish in the control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the handling and responsiveness are subpar, indicating insufficient gameplay testing by the developer.
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall fun experience.
- “What this game gets right is that it's a fun experience, and the music is not bad at all.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *nova wing* and similar space shoot 'em ups is often minimal and inferred, focusing more on gameplay than a deep narrative. Players typically engage in action-driven missions without extensive storytelling elements.
- “The inferred story of [i]nova wing[/i] adds depth to the gameplay, making it more than just a typical space shoot 'em up.”
- “The narrative intricacies in the game keep players engaged and invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The storytelling is immersive, drawing players into a rich universe filled with compelling lore and emotional stakes.”
- “The story in [i]nova wing[/i] feels like an afterthought, lacking depth and engagement.”
- “I found the narrative in [i]nova wing[/i] to be confusing and poorly executed.”
- “The characters in [i]nova wing[/i] are one-dimensional, making it hard to care about the story.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability through its focus on high scores and short playthroughs, encouraging players to revisit and improve their performance.
- “High scores and short playthroughs add much-needed replayability to the title.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
- “High scores and short playthroughs apply some much-needed replayability to the title.”