Nullum

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Nullum is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Misc.261 and was released on May 8, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game where the goal is to eliminate all tiles by creating matching numbers or adding them together when they're not the same. With 40 handcrafted levels and original music, players must move tiles strategically to clear the playfield by making the right sums and eliminations. If you see a tile with a question mark, right-click it for a hint."

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Simple mechanics that can be really challenging, making it a fun little puzzle game.
Minimalistic design with relaxing background music enhances the overall experience.
Offers a unique math puzzle concept that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.

The game is quite short, with only 40 levels that may not provide enough challenge for some players.
Lacks essential features like an undo button and saving sound preferences, which can hinder the user experience.
Difficulty does not increase consistently, leading to some late puzzles being easier than earlier ones.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple yet original mechanics that can range from easy to extremely challenging, providing a varied experience. While some unique mechanics are introduced, they are underutilized, appearing in only a couple of levels. Overall, the game balances straightforward gameplay with moments of complexity, keeping players engaged.
- “Simple mechanics but can be really challenging.”
- “Very original mechanics!”
- “Simple mechanics - some puzzles are easy, some devilishly difficult.”
- “Unfortunately, the extra mechanics are used in only 2 levels each.”
- “Other mechanics used in only a few of the levels are: having a few tiles that you must decide where they should be placed, and having a tile whose value you must pick.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is characterized by a relaxing and minimalistic soundtrack, featuring atmospheric pads and subtle piano elements. While it enhances the overall experience, some users find it to be low-key and somewhat repetitive.
- “An entertaining math puzzle game with a minimalistic design and relaxing background music.”
- “Atmospheric pads with minimal piano thrown on them for the soundtrack.”
- “Simple visual game, no text, windowed mode included, has low-key but repetitive soundtrack.”
- “[*] atmospheric pads with minimal piano thrown on them for the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is low-key but becomes repetitive quickly.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and minimalist design, enhanced by atmospheric pads and subtle piano music, creating a soothing backdrop for the quick puzzle gameplay.
- “A quick puzzle game with minimalist design and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Atmospheric pads with minimal piano thrown on them for the soundtrack.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their clean visuals and minimal user interface, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. Reviewers also appreciate the unique design of the levels, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
- “I liked the clean visuals and non-standard levels.”
- “Clean visuals and minimal UI.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly when using the shift+tab function, which can result in the game freezing, failing to respond, or displaying an empty Steam UI. Overall, the game's stability is considered problematic and frustrating.
- “Don't even try to do shift+tab because one of the three outcomes will happen: either it does nothing, or it freezes the game, or if you are 'lucky' enough to see the Steam UI show up, it will be 'empty'.”