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.
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Reviews
- Beautiful art style combined with engaging platforming mechanics.
- Challenging and unique gameplay that requires multitasking with keyboard and mouse.
- Short but enjoyable experience with clever level design and a charming atmosphere.
- Frustrating save system that often forces players to restart levels from the beginning.
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety in level design can lead to boredom.
- Controls can be awkward, especially for players transitioning from touch screens to mouse and keyboard.
- graphics45 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their lovely art style and smooth visuals, with a charming low-poly aesthetic that enhances the atmosphere. While some reviewers note that the textures can be flat and the visuals lack significant upgrades, especially in the PC port, the overall presentation is considered appealing and consistent with the game's themes. The combination of attractive graphics and a fitting soundtrack contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding repetitive level design and control issues.
“Love the art style and atmosphere.”
“Beautiful art style combined with tried-and-true platforming mechanics.”
“The graphics are pretty good; you can optimize it according to your PC and it has options for anti-aliased and non, so it can either be more pixelated looking or super smooth (both of which look rather good in my opinion).”
“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.”
- story33 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Nyxquest features a Greek mythology-inspired story 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 engaging and atmospheric, it is considered somewhat cliché and lacking depth, with many reviewers wishing for a more substantial storyline and longer playtime. Overall, the story is enjoyable but not particularly memorable, serving primarily as a backdrop for the platforming gameplay.
“Nyxquest features a Greek mythology setting and story, where you control both the main character, Nyx, who has limited flying and gliding abilities, and the 'Hand of Zeus' with which you assist her by throwing blocks around. Bow down before the awesome block-moving powers of the father of the gods!”
“Don't get me wrong, the overall story is pretty interesting and definitely enjoyable; I just wish there was a bit more playtime involved in reaching the end of it.”
“While the story isn't very deep, there is one there, and you do want to see what happens to Icarus at the end.”
“The story is pretty cliché, but which one isn't?”
“There is a story, but it wasn't worth remembering.”
“The bad: floaty physics, no upgraded visuals, gets repetitive about 3 levels in, doesn't get better until the end, paper thin story.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a highlight, featuring a blend of traditional platforming mechanics with unique elements like limited flight through double jumps, which keeps the experience engaging. While the level design offers clever puzzles that build on skills progressively, some players feel the repetition in scenarios detracts from overall variety. Overall, it strikes a balance between casual enjoyment and challenging gameplay, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
“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.”
- music20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 10 % 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, with soundtracks that complement the visuals effectively, contributing to a consistent and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. While some note the absence of voice acting, the excellent music compensates for this shortcoming, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
“Not much of a story, but quite atmospheric with good music.”
“Climatic music and graphics, great gameplay... one of my best purchases of indie games.”
“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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating art style and evocative music, effectively conveying a sense of impending doom. While the narrative may be minimal, the overall ambiance creates a compelling experience that resonates with players.
“Love the art style and atmosphere.”
“It's a nice platformer with an atmosphere that grasps the feeling of 'the end of times.'”
“Not much of a story, but quite atmospheric with good music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on older hardware from 2010, suggesting that players with more recent machines will experience no performance issues.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability, particularly for players who enjoy time trials, providing an incentive to revisit levels and improve their performance.
“There's a good amount of replay value, especially if you enjoy time trials.”
“The game offers significant replayability, particularly for those who love time trials.”
“If you're a fan of time trials, you'll find plenty of replay value in this game.”
“There is a bit of replay value, especially if you enjoy time trials.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable yet repetitive, reminiscent of classic arcade experiences. While it offers fun gameplay, the tedious nature of the grinding can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Fun but tedious game that has an arcade feel to it.”
“Fun but tedious game that has an arcade feel to it.”
