Nuclear Contingency

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Nuclear Contingency is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Amaterasusoftware and was released on January 1, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Nuclear Contingency is a top down action stealth game set during the height of the cold war.

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, especially for its low price.
The retro aesthetic and 90s movie-inspired story add a unique charm to the game.
Despite its flaws, the game can provide a couple of hours of entertainment and challenges.

The game lacks proper stealth mechanics, making it feel more like a shooter than a stealth game.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs, poor AI, and a lack of options for graphics settings.
The game is very short, with only a few levels, and can be frustrating due to its design and controls.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been described as derivative, resembling typical action counter-terrorism films, and is often criticized for its lack of depth and poor execution. While some players find it entertaining in a nostalgic, campy way, many agree that the gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, making the narrative feel underdeveloped and frustrating. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating its simplicity while others find it lacking and poorly integrated into the gameplay.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I liked the story a lot because it reminded me of trash movies in the 90s and I liked the retro stealth feel.”
- “Gameplay is rewarding, story seems like a ripoff from most action counter-terrorist attack movies, but it kept me going.”
- “Gameplay is rewarding, but the story seems like a ripoff from most action counter-terrorist movies.”
- “The story isn't interesting.”
- “In the end, the story is almost decent, just ruined by the flawed gameplay execution.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, with many players noting its lack of true stealth mechanics and technical issues such as poor enemy AI and frame rate problems. While some find the core gameplay gripping and challenging, others criticize it for being frustratingly difficult and buggy, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall. Despite its flaws, many agree that the game offers decent fun for its low price, providing a short but engaging experience.
- “Overall, for its cheap price, on sale or not, it's pretty decent. It is a little buggy, but hey, it's about an hour's worth of gameplay and it is quite fun!”
- “This game has its technical difficulties (enemy AI is too good at noticing you, making melee hits almost useless, locked to 22 fps, etc.), but the core gameplay is actually pretty gripping.”
- “This game is as unpolished as games can be, but don't let that take you away from the amount of fun and great gameplay it has to offer. It's insanely difficult, challenging, and all in all frustrating at times, but it'll keep you going until you finally manage to finish it.”
- “This is absolutely not a 'stealth game' - there are no stealth mechanics to speak of.”
- “Worst of all, the stealth-themed game prevents stealth gameplay because if you successfully sneak your way to the waypoint to complete a mission, 3 enemies suddenly spawn at that point and kill you.”
- “In the end, the story is almost decent, just ruined by the flawed gameplay execution.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustment or customization, which limits any potential improvement in quality. While some users find the graphics acceptable, they feel they do not compensate for the overall subpar gameplay experience.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally criticized, with users noting it is somewhat buggy and prone to issues, particularly with AI behavior. While some find it enjoyable for its low price and short gameplay, others express frustration over its difficulty and technical flaws.
- “Overall, for its cheap price, on sale or not, it's pretty decent, it is a little buggy but hey, it's about an hour worth of gameplay and it is quite fun!”
- “The AI is fairly buggy, too easy to manipulate in some ways and far too intelligent in others... just makes it boring honestly.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and soothing, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, with a limited loop that detracts from the overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is lame, with the same 20-second loop being played over and over.”
- “[0.3] Sound & music”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that its pulp-inspired elements contribute to moments of genuine laughter throughout the experience.
- “The pulp feeling of the game even made me laugh a few times.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever puns and hilarious character interactions.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the monetization of games made with Gamemaker Studio, often labeling them as retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, suggesting a focus on profit over quality.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is considered short and lacks replayability, which may limit its long-term appeal; however, its low price of $1 makes it a decent option for a brief experience.
- “Not the best game out there since it's a bit short and it has no replayability, but for the price of $1, it's quite decent.”