Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts

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Chapter One: The Enigma of the Root Mountains Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts Set in September 1993, the first episode begins with four friends heading into uncharted territory, searching for a mysterious artifact. It doesn’t take long to realize something is wrong, as this is the site of the Root Experiment, famed for its stories of those who enter and never return. There is no other option but to …

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Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and unique features that could make it great with further development.
The graphics and atmosphere are surprisingly decent, providing an engaging environment for exploration.
Some players enjoy the challenge and freedom of gameplay, appreciating the lack of hand-holding and the opportunity to learn through exploration.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Many players feel that the game lacks content and basic mechanics, leading to a tedious and empty experience.
The combat and movement mechanics are poorly designed, contributing to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the decent visuals and environment, particularly given the game's use of Unreal Engine 5, while others criticize them as unfinished or "trash" due to bugs and performance issues. Despite the potential for compelling graphics, many players feel that the game's current state detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the game's graphical execution is hampered by technical problems.
- “The graphics are also surprisingly decent, despite my laptop not being the best for gaming.”
- “It is an Unreal Engine 5 game, which means that by the engine's capabilities, it could be very compelling graphically.”
- “It’s really a great game; the scenery, sound, and visuals are magnificent.”
- “The game is so broken that the graphics are utter trash...”
- “Graphically AAA, but there's jankiness and bugginess right now.”
- “Graphics were trash.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its depth and engaging quest options, others criticize the rigid quest system that hinders exploration and progression. Many express a desire for more content and improvements to the storytelling mechanics, particularly in terms of quest sharing and guidance. Overall, the narrative has potential but requires further development and updates.
- “The story is so deep.”
- “Once you learn the story, you want to go deeper and deeper.”
- “Figuring out what is going on, other than an NPC telling me a whole backstory, was nice as well.”
- “The game play is okay, but the quest system is too rigid.”
- “If you want to continue the game, you have to follow all the quest markers; otherwise, the needed item doesn't spawn.”
- “The game is so broken that quests don't share with friends sometimes.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the mechanics as terrible and unrefined, particularly the crafting and thirst systems, which feel disconnected from the open-world experience. Conversely, others appreciate the smoothness of the gameplay, noting minimal stuttering. Overall, the game appears to suffer from a lack of polish and basic mechanics.
- “I love the way it has smooth gameplay, not a lot of stutter.”
- “The crafting mechanic needs some serious refinement, and practically nothing really makes much sense (at least to me).”
- “There is a thirst mechanic, but no readily available way to get water to drink, despite a small stream in the opening area.”
- “Empty, unpolished game. I really tried to enjoy it, but I just couldn't with this amount of missing basic game mechanics and clunky animations.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally considered acceptable for an early access title, though users report various bugs, particularly with door interactions. While some glitches are present, players acknowledge that these issues are typical for early access and anticipate improvements as development continues.
- “It was good but buggy in some parts.”
- “Going through doors is problematic; many doors are buggy, preventing entry, and the iron door for the base is bugged, allowing you to walk through it even when it's closed.”
- “A little buggy, but that's expected in early access, and these issues will be patched as game development progresses.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is well-crafted, showcasing the developer's talent in map design and creativity. Enhanced by effective voice acting and atmospheric music, it creates an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is there; it has a solid foundation, and the map-building skills of the developer show there is talent and creativity behind this game.”
- “The game also features voice acting and some pretty atmospheric music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to resource gathering, as it involves managing weight, size, and stacking limitations while searching for essential materials like iron ore.
- “My friend and I played this for a bit, and we got tired of the tedious grind of just trying to find resources to get started.”
- “For example, if you're out grinding for iron ore, you need to contend with weight, size, and stacking.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game remains poor, with users reporting no updates to improve performance.
- “No update, performance is still bad.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
- “Optimization is non-existent; frequent frame drops ruin the experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is noted for its atmospheric quality, complementing the overall experience alongside effective voice acting.
- “The game features voice acting and some truly atmospheric music.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is immersive and adds a rich layer to the game's atmosphere.”