NugQuest

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NugQuest is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Eddie Armbruster and was released on September 7, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Smoke. Eat. Survive. Millennia of evolution have engineered the ultimate super predator. Enter the Stoned Age as a degenerate named Tyler, with the objectives of maintaining your high, keeping your life-threatening munchies at bay, and evading a variety of enemies who wish to mold you to society's constraints. This. Is. NugQuest. Run and hide to avoid enemies, search around the house for…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay loop with humorous elements.
It's a fully free game, demonstrating the developer's confidence in their work.
The main menu music and overall concept are highlights, providing a nostalgic experience.

The game is quite short, currently offering only four levels.
Graphics and artistic choices are poorly implemented, detracting from the overall experience.
Controls can be frustrating, and the user interface has issues, especially on certain platforms.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, lacking the quality of real 3D visuals. While some players argue that similar games have succeeded despite subpar graphics, the overall sentiment suggests that the visual presentation detracts from the experience.
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a strong loop that keeps players engaged, although some mechanics, such as the eye mechanic, may initially be confusing. Overall, the gameplay is well-received.
- “This game definitely has a great gameplay loop.”
- “This mechanic with the eye is totally unclear, at first.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the main menu theme, which sets an impressive tone right from the start. Players find it to be a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, complementing the engaging gameplay.
- “Let me start this off by saying this game shocked me right off the bat; from the main menu music to the gameplay itself, this game is amazing.”
- “You start up the game and immediately get greeted with some amazing main menu music (which is honestly one of the highlights for me), and then you get some funny yet simple gameplay to add on.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its engaging main menu music and simple yet amusing gameplay, creating an enjoyable and lighthearted experience for players.
- “You start up the game and immediately get greeted with some amazing main menu music (which is honestly one of the highlights for me), and then you get some funny yet simple gameplay to add on.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with plenty of silly moments and clever jokes that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
grinding
1 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 still feels like I'm nowhere.”