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Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts

50%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, stability
50% User Score Based on 204 reviews

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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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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game has potential and offers a unique combination of survival mechanics reminiscent of titles like Stalker and Fallout.
  • Some players enjoy the exploration aspect and find the graphics surprisingly decent for an early access title.
  • The developers seem sincere about improving the game and are open to community feedback, which gives hope for future updates.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, making it unplayable for many, with issues like getting stuck on objects and broken mechanics.
  • There is a lack of content and polish, with many players feeling the game is more of a demo than a finished product.
  • The combat and crafting systems are poorly implemented, leading to frustration and a tedious gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the potential of the Unreal Engine 5 capabilities and the overall visual appeal, while others criticize the current state as buggy and unfinished. Many users note that despite decent graphics, performance issues detract from the experience, leading to a perception of low quality in some areas. Overall, while the graphics show promise, they are hampered by technical problems and inconsistencies.

    • “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 for consideration to be included in your library.”
    • “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
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as deep and engaging, encouraging players to explore further beyond the initial backstory provided by NPCs. However, the quest system is criticized for being too rigid, requiring players to follow specific markers to progress, which can hinder the overall experience. Many users express a desire for more content and updates to enhance the storytelling and quest mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “Not in graphics, not in gameplay, not in story.”
    • “The game is so broken that quests don't share with friends sometimes.”
    • “Needs more updates for the story guidelines and expand the map. I know it's just beta and only three people working on it, but the game is very good in terms of gameplay and graphics.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the mechanics as terrible and unrefined, particularly the crafting system and the lack of basic survival elements like accessible water. While some players appreciate the smoothness of the gameplay, the overall consensus points to a lack of polish and coherence, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.

    • “I love the way it is 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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, particularly with buggy door mechanics that hinder gameplay. However, players acknowledge these glitches as typical for early access titles, expressing confidence that they will be addressed in future updates. Overall, while stability is a concern, it is viewed as a manageable aspect of the game's current development stage.

    • “It was good but buggy in some parts.”
    • “Going through doors is problematic; many doors are buggy, so you can't go through them, and the iron door for the base is bugged as well, 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 the game development progresses.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is well-crafted, showcasing the developer's talent and creativity through impressive map design. Enhanced by quality voice acting and atmospheric music, it creates an engaging 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to resource gathering, such as iron ore, which is complicated by mechanics like weight, size, and stacking. This has led to frustration and a sense of fatigue during gameplay.

    • “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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users consistently reporting poor performance and a lack of updates to address these issues.

    • “No update, performance is still bad.”
    • “No update, performance is still bad.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience, alongside effective voice acting that contributes to the immersive environment.

    • “The game also features voice acting and some pretty atmospheric music.”

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