Nyheim

About

Nyheim is a post-apocalyptic risk management game where players gather survivors, each contributing dice to the party with the goal of surviving winter, growing the population, or rebuilding the hydroelectric dam. Players explore locations, rolling dice and aiming for results required by cards, while dealing with injuries, threats, and scarcity. Crises, threats, and starvation create a challenging, unforgiving path to victory.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

Nyheim offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of dice-based board games, with good replayability and strategic depth once the mechanics are understood.
The game has a solid atmosphere of desperation and survival, effectively utilizing RNG elements to create tension and excitement during gameplay.
Players appreciate the learning curve and the satisfaction that comes from overcoming initial difficulties, with many finding the game rewarding after mastering its systems.

The game suffers from significant RNG reliance, leading to frustrating experiences where players feel punished for good rolls or face insurmountable challenges due to bad luck.
Many players find the game lacks depth and management options, resulting in repetitive gameplay that can become boring after a few hours.
Some reviews highlight that the game can feel unbalanced, with early negative effects and challenges that can lead to quick defeats, making it difficult to progress without extensive grinding.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay of Nyheim is initially challenging due to its balancing mechanics, but players find it rewarding once they grasp the rules, leading to enjoyable experiences despite the potential for bad luck with dice rolls. The resolution mechanics strike a balance between simplicity and complexity, making the game engaging and fun, even if other aspects like music and graphics may not be as strong. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay enough to overlook its shortcomings in other areas.
- “Once you figure out the mechanics, it does get easier, but man, sometimes a run of bad dice rolls can ruin you haha!”
- “It was tough at first; but eventually I understood the mechanics and had a blast.”
- “Nyheim tries to be these games but doesn't understand the balancing mechanic.”
- “Once you figure out the mechanics, it does get easier, but man, sometimes a run of bad dice rolls can ruin you!”
- “The resolution mechanics, I feel, are simple enough to understand within a few conflict resolutions, but complex enough to make things interesting and challenging.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate it, others find it repetitive and suggest turning it off for more atmospheric sounds. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not exceptional, serving its purpose without standing out significantly.
- “Great music.”
- “Soundtrack can get a bit annoying after one session, maybe more ambient sound next time?”
- “Its price may even be too low, although music and maybe graphics are not that great (but who cares about the latter when the gameplay is great).”
- “While I wouldn't give them any awards for music or graphics, I wouldn't say they're bad, either; good enough to get the job done.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been criticized for being unengaging, leading some players to feel it does not justify the cost or time investment. The lack of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend. Additionally, gameplay mechanics seem to overshadow the story, further diminishing its impact.
- “You have to establish a headquarters early on, and many important quests and crises happen at the HQ.”
- “This, combined with the above point, makes it frustrating to ever choose search actions at a location if you have a multi-turn quest there.”
- “You have to establish a headquarters early on, and many important quests and crises happen at the HQ, which can feel overwhelming.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making the quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through achievement requirements that encourage players to adopt varied strategies rather than seeking easy victories. Additionally, unlockable modifiers and its rogue-like nature contribute to a dynamic experience, ensuring that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs with different outcomes. Overall, Nyheim is noted for its solid replay value.
- “The achievements' requirements force you to limit yourself instead of just playing for the easy victory, which nicely added replay value for me.”
- “Good replayability even after winning a game thanks to unlockable modifiers that alter aspects of the game in subtle (or not so subtle) ways.”
- “A rogue-like through and through, it offers a good deal of replayability.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics are generally described as solid and visually appealing, though not groundbreaking. While some reviewers feel they are adequate for the gameplay experience, they do not stand out as exceptional, with music and graphics being considered secondary to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The artwork is very solid and absolutely my cup of tea, neither comically nor full of itself.”
- “Nice visuals.”
- “Its price may even be too low, although music and maybe graphics are not that great (but who cares about the latter when the gameplay is great).”
- “While I wouldn't give them any awards for music or graphics, I wouldn't say they're bad, either; good enough to get the job done.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively conveys a strong atmosphere of desperation and survival, despite its abstract mechanics involving dice, cards, and symbols. Players suggest enhancing the experience by turning off the in-game music and opting for more atmospheric audio alternatives.
- “For something which is heavily abstracted into dice, cards, and symbols, it manages to convey a strong atmosphere of desperation and survival.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it enjoyable and a fun challenge, others feel that it lacks difficulty and becomes too easy, diminishing the satisfaction of the grind.
- “Have fun grinding more for another shot.”
- “Was looking forward to grinding some unlocks and a good challenge, but the game was disappointing.”
- “Have fun grinding more for another shot.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users noting that certain options could be improved; however, there are indications from the community hub that no upgrades are planned as of April 2017.
- “Some options could be optimized, but as I read in the community hub, they won't do any upgrades (as of April 2017).”
- “Some options could be optimized, but as I read in the community hub, they won't do any upgrades (as of April 2017).”