Nubs' Adventure
- October 12, 2015
- MaxBytes
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreIn "Nubs' Adventure," help Nubs rebuild his house alongside his friends, Ally and Brute, after it's destroyed by the evil Reds. Explore four regions filled with secrets, enemies, and traps. Control Nubs, Ally, and Brute, and fight epic bosses, solve puzzles, and collect diamonds in this metroidvania-style platformer with an awesome soundtrack and game controller support .
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art, a captivating soundtrack, and great platforming mechanics, making it a visually and audibly pleasing experience.
- It offers a challenging yet fair gameplay experience, with interesting level design and engaging boss battles.
- The game is a charming and unique exploration platformer that rewards players who pay attention to detail and enjoy backtracking for collectibles.
- Some mechanics, particularly the worm control, can be frustrating and feel poorly designed, leading to moments of unfair difficulty.
- The game is relatively short, with many players wishing for a longer experience despite its engaging content.
- There are instances of unclear objectives and backtracking that can lead to confusion and frustration, especially in certain areas of the map.
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its beauty and simplicity, providing a compelling narrative that contrasts with typical action-heavy genres, contributing to a serene atmosphere. However, some players feel that the story is minimal, primarily revolving around collecting diamonds to build a house. Overall, the combination of story, art, and gameplay has made it a favorite among many players.
“Beautiful art, as well as a simple yet compelling story.”
“The story is a nice change of pace from the hack'n'slash or shoot-everything-that-moves tropes, and goes a long way to set a serene atmosphere.”
“+ great storyline.”
“Cons: no story here (just collecting diamonds to have your house built)”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as challenging yet rewarding, with a mix of frustration and satisfaction that keeps players engaged. It features a blend of relaxing elements and intricate details, making it a standout in the platformer and metroidvania genres. However, some players noted issues with certain mechanics, particularly regarding progression through backtracking rather than acquiring new abilities.
“This is another wonderful underappreciated gem, the game is simple yet has a beautiful attention to detail, the gameplay is relaxing while still offering a challenge.”
“A beautiful little metroidvania with excellent music, challenging but fair gameplay and a lot of heart.”
“It does have progression to new areas by backtracking through older areas, but the progression is through found keys and flipped switches rather than new abilities/mechanics not previously available.”
“Worst mechanic in the game.”
“It does have progression to new areas by backtracking through older areas, but the progression is through found keys and flipped switches rather than new abilities or mechanics not previously available.”
“This game was hard; I got very angry at parts and raged way too much, but it was all worth it. You should buy this game because it's probably one of my favorite platformers and overall one of my favorite games in terms of story, art, and gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as beautiful, relaxing, and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience of the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the vibrant art and engaging platforming mechanics. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.
“The platforming is great, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the art is incredibly consistent and very well done.”
“A beautiful little metroidvania with excellent music, challenging but fair gameplay and a lot of heart.”
“The music is very relaxing and well-done.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky humor, which complements its challenging gameplay and vibrant environments, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
“A quirky little platformer with enough challenge, humor, and colorful environments to make it worth checking out.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for being vibrant and stylish, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience in the game.
“The graphics are vibrant and stylish, creating a visually stunning experience.”
“The graphics are vibrant and stylish, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The graphics are vibrant and stylish, making the game visually appealing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its serene quality, offering a refreshing departure from typical hack-and-slash or shoot-'em-up gameplay. This narrative-driven approach significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The story is a nice change of pace from the hack-and-slash or shoot-everything-that-moves tropes, and goes a long way to set a serene atmosphere.”
