Novi Cube
- September 22, 2022
- Rand.Exe Studios
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Novi Cube" is a casual, old-school game with roguelike elements, where you shoot projectiles at evil geometric shapes. Unlock six characters, upgrade them, and enjoy varied choices during runs for hours of relaxation. The developers kindly request a coffee in exchange for this fun experience. 'NOVI CUBE = FUN² Put some roguelike in your old-school games for fun and relaxation. Help the developers with their coffee fund!'
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Highly addictive gameplay with a unique blend of brick breaker and roguelike mechanics.
- Great value for the price, offering fun and replayability with various upgrades and characters.
- Satisfying progression system with a variety of power-ups that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Frequent bugs and performance issues, including a major bug that can make the game unplayable.
- Endless mode is poorly balanced, often leading to frustrating runs due to lack of necessary upgrades.
- Limited content and repetitive gameplay after a few hours, with a need for more unique upgrades and strategies.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a quick loop and a satisfying brick breaker mechanic enhanced by roguelike upgrades, allowing for explosive visual effects. However, it suffers from a lack of unique design and strategic variety, leading to repetitive gameplay. Additionally, technical issues such as stuttering cube spawns contribute to an overall janky experience that detracts from the enjoyment.
“Something that I forgot to mention was that the gameplay loop is relatively quick, which I think is a strength.”
“Your general gameplay is basically brick breaker; however, you have powerful upgrades in the form of roguelike progression. It has a pretty large amount of upgrades, not perfectly balanced, but for the most part in my playtime, it wasn't bad.”
“It's inherently satisfying brick breaker gameplay that becomes even more satisfying when you upgrade your shots to split, explode, and shoot lasers in good old 'level up to draft power-ups' roguelike fashion, so the whole screen becomes a firework of blocks bursting into particles.”
“The level-up mechanic is flawed.”
“A downfall I noticed is the lack of unique gameplay design and freedom; I always found myself building the same game strategy, which makes the game feel super boring after a few loops.”
“I'm not sure if this is a gameplay error/bug or a design choice, but the spawning of cubes really looked awful. It's like they were spawning in at 15fps; they kind of stutter into shape. I'm not fully sure what this was; this could have been exclusively on my PC or something to do with my monitor's refresh rate.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and contribution to the overall experience. However, some criticism is directed at the sound design, particularly regarding specific sound effects that feel weak and forgettable. Overall, the music stands out positively amidst mixed feedback on other audio elements.
“Fun, short roguelike; I love the music and the concept.”
“The game is very polished and the music is nice.”
“I've enjoyed it and love the music.”
“The sound design was pretty weak; the ball break sound really comes off as weak and forgettable. The music holds up a little better, however.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the well-implemented achievements significantly enhance the game's replayability, offering more value than anticipated for its price.
“All achievements seem to work perfectly, and they brilliantly drive replay value beyond what you'd expect for the cost.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself replaying the game just to uncover everything it has to offer.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some bugs and occasional lag, but many users still consider it a worthwhile purchase given its low price.
“It is slightly buggy and can get laggy, but overall, a great buy for its cheap price!”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are functional but lack distinct personality or style, serving their purpose without leaving a strong impression. Overall, the visuals do not stand out and are not a focal point of the experience.
“The art in the game isn't really anything to get super excited about; it's there and serves the purpose, but it's not really about the visuals much at all. I just feel it lacks personality or style.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the optimization satisfactory, noting that while performance is generally good, scaling can be challenging due to minimal system requirements.
“The performance was fine, although it's quite hard to scale since the requirements are minimal.”
“The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite having decent hardware, I still experience lag and long loading times, which is frustrating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to issues with fast forwarding that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as dying unexpectedly while trying to progress through earlier levels. This has raised concerns about whether these mechanics are intentional design choices or bugs.
“I had a weird issue with fast forwarding, and I'm not fully sure if it's a bug or a game design choice. Fast forwarding resulted in the cubes moving before I could even make my next turn. This made the game feel super tedious, as I died simply because I sped the game up to move out of the earlier levels.”
“The grinding in this game is relentless and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. It takes away from the fun and makes progress feel painfully slow.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became boring and frustrating. The grind is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as "shotgun funny," suggesting that it delivers a rapid-fire, unpredictable style of comedy that appeals to a wide audience. This approach creates a lively and entertaining atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
