NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
- September 27, 2010
- Over the Top Games
Get on SteamIn NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, players control Nyx, a winged heroine, in her quest to find her friend Icarus. Using Nyx's ability to manipulate objects and elements, players solve puzzles and navigate through ancient Greece, filled with mythological creatures and obstacles. With its beautiful hand-drawn graphics and challenging gameplay, NyxQuest offers a unique and engaging adventure.
Reviews
- NyxQuest features beautiful graphics and a charming atmosphere, drawing players into its Greek mythology setting.
- The gameplay combines platforming and puzzle-solving in a unique way, utilizing both keyboard and mouse controls effectively.
- Despite its short length, the game offers enjoyable mechanics and a variety of challenges that keep players engaged.
- The save system is frustratingly broken, often forcing players to restart levels if they exit the game, leading to lost progress.
- The game can feel repetitive, with similar mechanics and level designs that may not hold players' interest throughout.
- Controls can be awkward, especially for those transitioning from touch screens to mouse and keyboard, which may hinder the overall experience.
- graphics22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their attractive art style and smooth visuals, with a charming low-poly aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some reviewers note the simplicity and flat textures, especially in the context of its Wii origins, many appreciate the consistent and appealing design that complements the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the gaming experience despite some limitations in detail and variety across levels.
“Love the art style and atmosphere.”
“Beautiful art style combined with tried-and-true platforming mechanics.”
“The graphics are smooth and pretty; in 2010 we had just come out of the beige age, so game makers were putting color into their games again.”
“The levels don't get boring; there's a nice change of levels despite the assets being the same with its graphically minimal feel to the game.”
“Each level looks the same, and the art style has a Greek mythology theme to it, but the textures are flat and no visual upgrades were given for the PC version.”
“The bad: floaty physics, no upgraded visuals, gets repetitive about 3 levels in, doesn't get better until the end, paper-thin story.”
- story16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story of Nyxquest is set in a Greek mythology backdrop, where players control Nyx on a quest to find Icarus, utilizing both her flying abilities and the 'hand of Zeus' for puzzle-solving. While the narrative is considered cliché and somewhat thin, it remains engaging enough to maintain interest, though many players wished for a deeper storyline and longer playtime. Overall, the story is atmospheric and enjoyable, complemented by good music, but lacks depth and memorability.
“Nyxquest features a Greek mythology setting and story, where you control the main character, Nyx, who has limited flying and gliding abilities. You also use the 'Hand of Zeus' to assist her by manipulating blocks, showcasing the awesome powers of the father of the gods!”
“Overall, Nyxquest is a short but solid platformer set in ancient Greece, and it's well worth your money at only $3 at full price.”
“While the story isn't very deep, there is one present, and you genuinely want to see what happens to Icarus at the end.”
“The English translation (for subtitles) is a little lacking, but the story isn't all that prevalent, so it's not really an issue.”
“The story is pretty cliché, but which one isn't?”
“There is a story, but it wasn't worth remembering.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of traditional platforming mechanics with unique features like limited flight and environmental interactions, offering a casual yet engaging experience. While some players appreciate the clever level design and pacing that gradually introduces new mechanics, others find the repetition in scenarios and a lack of depth in gameplay disappointing. Overall, the game is praised for its enjoyable physics-based challenges and beautiful art style, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
“Gameplay has enough variety to keep things interesting, with a handful of different sorts of environmental interactions that you must learn to perform while you maneuver Nyx about the levels.”
“The level designs and puzzles are cleverly built around all the skills at your disposal, and the game's pacing is such that it builds upon previous challenges while it doles out new mechanics and powers for you to play around with very quickly.”
“Excellent physics-based platformer with challenging and unique levels, as well as a length that fits the gameplay well, a la Portal.”
“The level design and gameplay are lacking.”
“Every new mechanic is presented over and over again in repetitive, nearly identical scenarios.”
“The gameplay itself is simple enough to understand and rather easy to get used to - it's a sort of puzzle platformer that can be enjoyable for people like myself who don't really like having too many difficult puzzles - the puzzles are there, and they require a bit of thought, but are still rather casual and easily enjoyed.”
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience without being overpowering. Many players highlight it as a standout feature, complementing the visuals and gameplay, while some note that the simplicity of both graphics and music contributes to a consistent and enjoyable ambiance. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, elevating the game's appeal despite its lack of voice acting.
“Music is as amazing as I remember it.”
“Not much of a story, but quite atmospheric with good music.”
“The graphics and music are both fairly simple but they stay consistent and work for what they're meant to do.”
“The music was the highlight of the game.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating art style and evocative sound design, effectively conveying a sense of impending doom. While the narrative may be minimal, the overall ambiance immerses players in a compelling experience.
“Love the art style and atmosphere.”
“It's a nice platformer with an atmosphere that captures the feeling of 'the end of times.'”
“Not much of a story, but it's quite atmospheric with good music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with smooth performance even on older hardware, suggesting that it should run seamlessly on more modern systems.
“Performance was generally silky smooth on a machine that was old by 2010 standards, so I would expect no issues at all on a more recent machine.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability, particularly for players who enjoy time trials, adding an extra layer of challenge and motivation to revisit levels.
“There's a good amount of replay value, especially if you enjoy time trials.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, you'll find yourself coming back for more.”
“There is a bit of replay value, especially if you enjoy time trials.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable yet repetitive, reminiscent of classic arcade experiences.
“The game is fun, but the grinding feels tedious and repetitive.”
“While the arcade feel is enjoyable, the constant grinding takes away from the overall experience.”
“The gameplay is engaging, but the excessive grinding makes it feel like a chore.”
