Noxia Somnia

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"Noxia Somnia" is a survival horror game where players, as Tristan, explore a mysterious realm filled with nightmarish manifestations of fears from corrupted memories. Fight back using various weapons and Greg, your cat, while avoiding Harvesters in fast-paced combat. Experience a compelling story of self-discovery, addressing anxiety, expectations, and grief in this empowering journey. Game modes cater to different playstyles with varying difficulties and boss battles.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and relatable story that explores mental health issues, making it emotionally impactful for many players.
Gameplay is engaging with simple controls, enjoyable combat, and well-designed boss fights that add depth to the experience.
The pixel art and sound design are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.

The game lacks a manual save feature and a mini-map, which can lead to frustrating navigation and repeated gameplay segments.
Grinding for currency and collectibles can feel tedious and may detract from the overall experience, as players may find themselves over-leveled too early.
Higher difficulty levels can be unfair, with players taking damage just from being seen, which may lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The story of *Inoxia Somnia* centers around Tristan, a young man grappling with depression and relatable life struggles, making it a compelling and emotional narrative. While some players found the beginning slow, many noted that the story picks up significantly in the mid to late game, deepening their investment in the characters and their journeys. Overall, the game effectively combines storytelling with gameplay mechanics, resonating with players who appreciate a rich, emotional experience.
- “The game's story is compelling and addresses problems that many people can relate to.”
- “The story is really well written and takes you on a very deep journey into the emotional struggles that most people often deal with.”
- “It is really easy to relate to Tristan's story, as a lot of us have experienced bullying at school or at work, or fallen into this spiral of hopelessness that makes you doubt your ability, or even opens the door of depression due to mental self-torture and lack of sleep.”
- “The start of the story kind of bored me, and I wasn't super interested in engaging with the first part of the game. Later on, for story reasons and for my overall feel, the first part of the game is more interesting in hindsight and I feel adds to the overall game. However, there was a brief moment I had considered not continuing the game because of this.”
- “While I'm not the biggest fan of some of the story content, the rest of the game more than makes up for it.”
- “I was slightly skeptical before playing this game, wondering how the developers would approach the balance between the seriousness of the story and the combat sequences.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay in "noxia somnia" is praised for its effective blend of exploration and fast-paced combat, successfully translating survival horror mechanics into a 2D format that maintains tension and engagement. Players control Tristan as he navigates through nightmares, managing a detection meter while evading invincible enemies, though some feel that certain mechanics, like the luck consumable, add unnecessary complexity without enhancing the experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as surprisingly good, balancing simplicity with emotional storytelling.
- “The developers have done an excellent job balancing a tough subject and gameplay.”
- “It transposes survival horror mechanics into 2D in a way that preserves what makes the genre so tense and rewarding.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you will control Tristan and guide him through his nightmares to fight off 'harvesters' - these are monsters who feed on people's fears, pain, and despair, hunting them with the goal of harvesting their souls.”
- “Partly because I'd always forget the luck consumable, but it felt like it padded gameplay more than adding to gameplay.”
- “Each level has one invincible enemy that starts chasing you when it detects you, and one of the main gameplay mechanics is to manage your detection meter by hiding in other rooms to avoid getting caught.”
- “Gameplay in 'noxia somnia' is a blend of exploration and fast-paced combat.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
Noxia Somnia features well-executed pixel graphics that are both simple and highly animated, contributing to an engaging visual experience. The combination of retro pixel art with quality lighting and effects enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a standout aspect of the game. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- “Noxia Somnia is a side-scroller action-horror game with neat pixel graphics.”
- “The pixel art combined with high quality lighting and effects is one of my favorite art styles.”
- “Good pixel artwork, and the game runs very well.”
- “Graphics: retro”
- “Graphic is simple but well animated.”
- “Noxia somnia is a side-scroller action-horror game with neat pixel graphics.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "[i]noxia somnia[/i]" is praised for its emotional storytelling, effectively addressing sensitive topics like depression, bullying, and self-harm while maintaining a light-hearted tone that offers constructive advice. Players appreciate the well-written narrative that guides them through deep emotional struggles, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy challenging, story-rich experiences.
- “While it does touch on sensitive topics such as depression, bullying, and self-harm, the overall direction of the game is a light-hearted one, aimed at giving you constructive advice on how to overcome these emotional struggles.”
- “The story is really well written and takes you on a very deep journey into the emotional struggles that most people often deal with.”
- “[i]noxia somnia[/i] is a pixel-art horror game that tells an emotional story through a peculiar combination of several game mechanics.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music and sound design in the game have received high praise for their immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that effectively captures the mood of each scene, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the developers are commended for their exceptional work in creating a captivating auditory experience.
- “The sound design and music in the game are wonderful.”
- “The game features an immersive soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates the mood of each scene, adding depth to the experience so far, and I am working my way through the 2nd major area in the game.”
- “The developers did a phenomenal job with the soundtrack; the color palettes used were charming, and there is humor to boot!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is deeply immersive, with each boss symbolizing Tristan's life failures and accompanied by unique original soundtracks that enhance the emotional experience. Players find a strong connection to Tristan, making the world feel relatable and engaging.
- “Each boss in the game represents Tristian's life failures and features unique OSTs during battle, enhancing the atmospheric experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players frequently criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the repetitive task of farming currency and trophies from monsters to exchange for rewards at the hub can be tedious and detracts from the overall experience.
- “About the only glaring negative was grinding for currency and trophies from various monsters to trade for goodies back at the hub.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with users reporting very few glitches—specifically, only two notable issues. One glitch involves the flashlight's taser disappearing upon leaving and re-entering the game, which can be resolved by accessing the menu, though it may take some time to figure out.
- “Glitches - very few, I only noticed 2. One occurs when you leave the game and return; it takes away your taser from the flashlight until you go back into the menu and select the flashlight. It took me close to 30 minutes to figure this out.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's humor as a notable highlight, complementing the overall charm created by the soundtrack and color palettes. The humor adds an enjoyable layer to the gaming experience, enhancing its appeal.
- “The developers did a phenomenal job with the soundtrack, the color palettes used were charming, and there is humor to boot!”

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