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NovaMundi

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41%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, story
63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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NovaMundi is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Slashware Interactive and was released on October 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A Historical Strategy Sim set in a beautiful and perilous land of mountains and jungles inspired by the geography of South America and its indigenous cultures. Unite the Muisca people to repel the Spanish invasion of the Andean highlands. New adventures await you every time.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game celebrates Muisca culture with authentic voice acting, cultural details, and rich messaging, providing a unique and immersive experience.
  • The procedural generation creates a dynamic and ever-changing world, enhancing exploration and replayability.
  • The setting and artwork are praised for their uniqueness, with a strong emphasis on historical and cultural respect, making it a refreshing departure from typical fantasy themes.
  • The gameplay suffers from a clunky UI, awkward navigation, and underwhelming battle mechanics, making it difficult to stay engaged.
  • Unit AI is lacking, leading to frustrating moments where characters do not respond effectively in combat situations.
  • The game feels unfinished and janky, with many players expressing disappointment in the overall execution despite its potential.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Novamundi has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the user interface clunky and battle mechanics underwhelming, which detracts from engagement. However, the game offers a unique setting and exploration mechanics, emphasizing resource management and a barter economy, though some players desire more challenging combat encounters and better gameplay balance. Overall, while the ambition and design direction are appreciated, a stronger focus on refining gameplay elements could enhance the experience.

    • “The Native American setting is a great choice with a barter economy, good exploration mechanics, and enemies both foreign and domestic.”
    • “You also have to maintain supplies of food, medicine, etc., so it becomes more of an expedition sim with combat than a combat strategy game, and it has a setting and trading mechanics that complement that well.”
    • “Now, gameplay-wise you have a party and you need to explore the (huge) map to finish missions.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay itself fell short for me.”
    • “The clunky UI, awkward overworld navigation, and frustratingly underwhelming battle mechanics made it difficult to stay engaged.”
    • “While I admire the ambition behind this project, I can’t help but feel that a stronger focus on storytelling, rather than the half-baked game mechanics, could have made Novamundi a much more impactful experience.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Novamundi is ambitious but criticized for lacking depth, with some reviewers noting a reliance on noble savage tropes that hinder character development and narrative complexity. While the game offers a unique setting and real historical events, it often prioritizes gameplay mechanics over storytelling, leading to a more quest-driven experience rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, it presents an interesting take on exploration and resource management, but falls short in delivering a rich story.

    • “It feels like a neat take on Mount & Blade, while being more story focused.”
    • “While I admire the ambition behind this project, I can’t help but feel that a stronger focus on storytelling, rather than the half-baked game mechanics, could have made Novamundi a much more impactful experience.”
    • “This is not a medieval fantasy or your generic story.”
    • “This is about real events, with some changes in order to improve gameplay and storytelling but in such a way that is interesting.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and environmental sounds in the game are highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside strong voice acting and engaging lore.

    • “Voice acting, music, lore, etc. are on point.”
    • “The music and environmental sounds are also noticeably very good.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a retro, pre-rendered style characterized by saturated colors and high-contrast lighting, giving the visuals a diorama-like appearance. Both the landscapes and artwork are well-received, contributing to the game's overall aesthetic appeal.

    • “The overall graphical style has a retro, pre-rendered look with saturated colors and high-contrast lighting, making everything appear like a miniature diorama.”
    • “The landscape looks stunning, and the artwork is impressive.”
    • “The overall graphical style is kind of that retro-ish, pre-rendered look with saturated colors and high-contrast lighting that makes everything look like a miniature diorama or something.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting it to be mostly bug-free and featuring well-implemented mechanics.

    • “The game remains mostly bug-free, and the features are well implemented.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game feels; I rarely encounter crashes or glitches.”
    • “The performance is solid, allowing for a smooth gaming experience without interruptions.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of combat allows for strategic enhancements, yet players still find enjoyment in the spectacle of overwhelming enemy forces, highlighting a balance between tactical efficiency and visual satisfaction.

    • “Combat can be optimized, but it's still pretty rewarding to watch 40 enemies just melt to your warband.”
    • “The optimization options available allow for a tailored gameplay experience that enhances strategy and efficiency.”
    • “I love how the game encourages players to find the best optimization strategies, making each encounter feel unique and engaging.”
    • “The game has potential, but the optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
    • “I often experience lag and stuttering, which really detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “Despite the interesting mechanics, the poor optimization makes it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
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NovaMundi is a role playing game.

NovaMundi is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

NovaMundi was released on October 12, 2024.

NovaMundi was developed by Slashware Interactive.

NovaMundi has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

NovaMundi is a single player game.

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