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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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has huge potential with a unique combination of elements from Stalker, Fallout, and DayZ, providing a solid foundation and creative map design.
Exploration and crafting are enjoyable, with a plethora of loot available early on, and the game features a captivating atmosphere.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game through updates.

The game is plagued by major bugs, including issues with spawn points, item disappearance, and unresponsive doors, which significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
Many players find the game to be unplayable due to constant glitches, lack of content, and frustrating mechanics that hinder progress.
The game feels very empty and underdeveloped, lacking essential features and polish expected from a title in early access.

graphics
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their potential, especially given the use of Unreal Engine 5, which allows for impressive scenery and visuals. However, players have noted issues with jankiness and bugs, as well as some dissatisfaction with movement mechanics. Overall, while the graphics show promise, they require further refinement and updates to fully realize their capabilities.
- “I like the environment, I like the graphics, and I like the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
- “It is an Unreal Engine 5 game, which means that the engine and its capabilities could make it very compelling for consideration to be included in your library.”
- “It’s really a great game; the scenery, sound, and visuals are magnificent.”
- “Graphically average, but there's jankiness and bugginess right now.”
- “Graphics were trash.”
- “I don't mind the low graphics so much, but movement was mediocre.”
story
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its depth and engaging quest options, encouraging players to explore further beyond basic NPC backstories. However, there are calls for more updates to the story guidelines and map expansion, especially given the game's current beta status and limited development resources. Overall, players find the narrative compelling and immersive, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Needs more updates for the story guidelines and expand the map. I know it's just beta and only three people are working on it, but the game is very good in terms of gameplay and graphics. I recommend it.”
- “There are some notes that tell us a little bit of the story.”
- “The story is so deep.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its smoothness and minimal stuttering, with a variety of characters to choose from and well-distributed loot. However, some users criticize the game for being unpolished, highlighting missing basic mechanics and clunky animations that detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the way the gameplay is smooth with not a lot of stutter.”
- “There are a couple of characters that you can choose, and there is a lot of loot that is spread nicely throughout the game.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of options for players.”
- “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
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, particularly with door mechanics, where players frequently encounter bugs that prevent proper interaction. However, these glitches are generally accepted as part of the early access experience, with the expectation that they will be addressed in future updates. Overall, while stability is currently lacking, players recognize that such issues are typical for games in early access.
- “Going through doors is problematic; many doors are buggy, making it impossible to pass through them. The iron door for the base is also bugged, allowing players to walk through it even when it's closed.”
- “The game is a little buggy, but that's expected in early access, and these issues will likely be patched as development progresses.”
- “For an early access title, it's not a bad game. However, there are glitches, which is typical for early access. You can't create a stable game without feedback from early access players.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is well-crafted, showcasing the developer's talent and creativity through impressive map design, engaging voice acting, and atmospheric music. Overall, it provides a solid and 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
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to resource gathering, as they must manage weight, size, and stacking limitations while searching for essential materials like iron ore. This repetitive task can lead to frustration and a loss of interest in the game.
- “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.”
- “So for example, if you're out grinding for iron ore, you need to contend with weight, size, and stacking.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting persistent performance issues and a lack of updates to address these problems.
- “No update, performance is still bad.”
- “No update, performance is still bad.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its atmospheric music and quality voice acting, which enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “The game also features voice acting and some pretty atmospheric music.”