Nubs! Arena

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Nubs! Arena is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Glowfish Interactive and was released on May 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nubs! Arena is a fast-paced top-down PvP battle where 4 to 20 players fight to be the last warrior standing. Players scavenge weapons and roguelite buffs across dynamic arenas filled with hazards like spikes and lava. Customize your Nub with outlandish outfits while testing your reflexes in intense multiplayer mayhem.

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Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Nubs! Arena offers chaotic, fast-paced multiplayer brawling that is fun and easy to pick up, making it great for quick gaming sessions with friends.
The game features a colorful art style and humorous mechanics that enhance the overall experience, providing moments of laughter and unpredictability.
With local multiplayer support and a variety of absurd weapons, the game thrives in a party setting, encouraging spontaneous fun and chaotic battles.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making online matchmaking nearly impossible, which significantly limits the overall experience.
Technical issues such as lag, poor optimization, and inconsistent hit detection detract from gameplay, leading to frustration during matches.
There is a notable absence of content and depth, with repetitive gameplay and limited game modes, which can lead to boredom after a short time.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its chaotic and fast-paced nature, offering a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings, though it lacks depth and long-term engagement due to repetitive mechanics and limited content. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and polished, many players feel it would benefit from more structured mechanics and solo content, as well as a clearer tutorial for understanding the various gameplay elements. Overall, the game is seen as a light-hearted, casual experience that shines in social play but may disappoint those seeking a more refined and content-rich gameplay experience.
- “Nice art style, fun gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop is fun.”
- “The chaotic gameplay and silly mechanics definitely have their charm, and there are moments where the unpredictability can lead to genuine laughs.”
- “For everyone else, its lack of structure, solo content, and mechanical depth may limit its appeal.”
- “There are heavy microtransactions, yet the gameplay loop is repetitive and doesn’t encourage long-term engagement.”
- “Its a good game but I cannot stress how bad of an idea it was to release the game in such a state of little content. The customization is nice, but you can't just have 3 types of each item and so little passives in this type of game. You guys need new content ASAP, not in a month or two. Literally start adding new items as soon as possible. This has a lot of potential, but it's just so low in actual gameplay content it's crazy. I know this might be a small team or that the game just launched, but you launched it with a lot of cosmetics with zero content that gets repetitive after 3-5 hours. It's a super fun game; don't fumble this, guys.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their colorful and unique art style, contributing to a fun and chaotic gameplay experience. However, some players express concerns about the high minimum graphics requirements, which may limit accessibility for casual gamers. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, the gameplay remains the primary focus, and there are calls for more customizable graphics settings to enhance performance.
- “The game reminds me of Furry Fury; it's a neat indie with a cool art style. I wish there was an actual local solo gameplay given that online lobbies are empty.”
- “Cool arena brawler with a nice original art style, perfect for quick fun.”
- “Paired with the snappy visuals and effects, every move feels incredibly satisfying.”
- “The minimum graphics requirement of GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent is high.”
- “For a game that could easily feel like a mobile game, requiring a graphics card this high limits a lot of casual gamers.”
- “Don't even know if it's there considering all of my friends and I were getting bad framerates in a game with such simple graphics.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players experiencing performance issues such as momentary slowdowns and visual clutter, especially during intense moments. While some users report stable performance on mid-range systems, many others highlight significant struggles, including poor frame rates and network problems, indicating a pressing need for optimization improvements and performance patches. Overall, the game's current state hampers the experience, detracting from its potential enjoyment.
- “I never had any performance issues (consistent 120+ fps on a mid-range PC), and I never had problems with players being outside my skill level, which are common complaints I've seen.”
- “If the game were to be optimized, it would be much better.”
- “Performance is generally stable, but with many players on-screen and multiple physics-driven items colliding, bouts of visual clutter or momentary slowdown can appear.”
- “But right now, it’s held back by poor optimization, network issues, and confusing matchmaking.”
- “Very cool and fun game, but the absolute lack of optimization plus all the network issues make the game almost not worth it.”
- “The optimization is horrible; I ran this on a 3070, and I know that my GPU isn't new anymore, but it shouldn't be struggling to maintain 60 fps like it did in this game.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its genius blend of physics-based chaos and laugh-out-loud moments, creating memorable multiplayer experiences. Players highlight the game's comedic elements, quirky art style, and amusing progression levels, though some note that it is best enjoyed with friends due to a lack of matchmaking options. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the chaotic gameplay, making it a fun party experience.
- “The core concept is just genius—this wild, crazy mix of physics-based mayhem and laugh-out-loud humor that creates moments you just don't get in other multiplayer titles.”
- “The value for the sheer amount of joy and hilarious memories it provided was incredible.”
- “A crazy mix of physics, humor, and multiplayer mayhem.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received praise for its quality and fitting genre, enhancing the overall experience with a fun and engaging atmosphere. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it enjoyable, some have noted that it can become repetitive during extended play. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its visuals and gameplay.
- “Good looking game with great music, the menu works really well and the customization looks really detailed.”
- “Would highly recommend if you want to stay on the menu and listen to the music.”
- “The sounds and music pair amazingly well with the goofy gameplay.”
- “My last criticism is with the game's soundtrack; there is something off about it, like it's in the wrong key or something. It got a bit annoying after I queued for 20 minutes and it ran on repeat.”
story
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The game lacks a deep narrative or single-player campaign, focusing instead on fast-paced multiplayer action in a chaotic environment. While some players express a desire for a more structured story mode, others appreciate the game's emphasis on fun over storytelling. Overall, the absence of a significant story is seen as a defining characteristic rather than a flaw.
- “Don’t expect a deep story or realistic graphics — this game is all about fun and frantic action.”
- “I would happily give this game a positive review if the developer transformed it into a single-player game with a campaign or story mode.”
- “As an alternative game, I'd suggest Super Cane Magic Zero; it feels really similar but at least it does have a story mode.”
- “No single player, no story, just fast simple PvP matches in a cartoon arena of chaos.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization, noting that heavy microtransactions overshadow gameplay quality and longevity. The repetitive gameplay loop fails to foster long-term engagement, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “It feels like the developer prioritized monetization over longevity.”
- “There are heavy microtransactions, yet the gameplay loop is repetitive and doesn’t encourage long-term engagement.”
- “The monetization and other aspects make the game frustrating.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game's vibrant personality and potential for social interaction, feeling a sense of heartbreak as it fails to deliver on that promise. The frustration is compounded by technical issues, such as low frame rates, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Seeing a game with this much personality and potential for social, chaotic fun just wither away so quickly is genuinely heartbreaking.”
- “I could be touching a person's star and still not get it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by significant playability issues, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement for players.