OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 209 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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In "Overlord: Escape from Nazarick," players control Clementine, who finds herself in the Great Tomb of Nazarick with amnesia and must escape. With her parkour skills, martial arts, and magic, she must explore the tomb to regain her weapons and powers, upgrade her weapons, and regain her memories to uncover the truth. This action-packed game features puzzle-solving and battles with Nazarick's powerful guardians.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
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  • Windows
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game features great pixel art and visuals that capture the essence of the Overlord series.
  • Gameplay is fun and fluid, with enjoyable platforming mechanics and a variety of weapons to use.
  • Fans of the Overlord franchise will appreciate the references and character interactions throughout the game.
  • The controls are awkward and poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate menus and perform actions smoothly.
  • The game lacks depth in combat and level design, leading to a repetitive experience with easy boss fights.
  • Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content and polish it offers, suggesting it should be sold at a lower price.
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting both enjoyable elements and significant flaws. While some appreciate the fun and challenging aspects, particularly in platforming and combat, many criticize the clunky mechanics, unreliable dodge system, and repetitive design, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a decent but unpolished gameplay experience that may frustrate some players, especially those seeking innovation in the genre.

    • “I recommend playing on high difficulty because of the achievements and challenging gameplay.”
    • “Awesome platformer with high-speed gameplay in the late game.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is fun and the art and animations are well made.”
    • “Worst of all, the dodge mechanic is unreliable, even by usual standards of these games, being tied to a visual prompt instead of just good timing.”
    • “Clunky animations: combat is interesting but the 'dashing behind enemies' mechanic seems undercooked, and other than that most of the combat is just standing in front of the enemies and spamming the attack button, with some dodging in between, maybe.”
    • “Gameplay is clunky and repetitive, environments are only slightly interesting, enemy design is bland and woefully repeated.”
  • story24 mentions

    The story of the game, based on the "Overlord" series, is generally viewed as simplistic and predictable, with minimal plot development and a lack of depth that may disappoint some players. While fans of the series might appreciate the familiar characters and references, the narrative is often described as basic and unengaging, serving primarily to support gameplay rather than provide a compelling experience. Overall, it is seen as a casual side story that may appeal to dedicated fans but lacks the richness expected from a more substantial narrative.

    • “Writing is on point: the story makes sense and gives you hints toward the grand reveal. As an Overlord fan, this is something to look forward to.”
    • “The story went exactly how I was hoping, given the knowledge of each character and how they would act in the scenarios presented.”
    • “Overall, I would say that I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a good metroidvania experience or a great Overlord adventure that leads you on a very exciting storyline.”
    • “The story is a nothing burger; there is only one 'twist' in the game, and anyone who watched the anime can see it coming just by reading the game description.”
    • “Not only does this not bring anything to the story, but the plot (if any) is moronically formulated.”
    • “The story is pretty basic, though, whatever you'd expect from the name 'Escape from Nazarick,' which I'd say some might see as a letdown, but that's what they're promising when you're getting the game.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric original soundtrack and its connection to the anime, others criticize the frequent absence of music in various rooms and scenarios, which detracts from the overall experience. Although the soundtrack is generally deemed decent and fitting, it lacks the consistency and memorability that would elevate it further. Overall, while the music serves its purpose, it is seen as a notable area for improvement.

    • “The soundtrack is pretty good and the platforming elements are fun.”
    • “Don't even get me started on the soundtrack, I enjoyed every second of hearing the soundtrack during my first run of the game.”
    • “The music is decent, and it's a good look into Overlord lore; with places that have not yet been visited in the anime.”
    • “Only complaint I have is the main character could have been fully voiced and they could have used a better soundtrack.”
    • “There are a lot of times where there is just no music.”
    • “The music stops at random times for no reason; the rooms feel very pointless, no voice acting even though half of the conversations could be just taken from the anime, and the PC controls are so awful I was forced to grab my controller.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful art style and smooth sprite animations, effectively capturing the aesthetic of the source material. However, some users reported minor graphical glitches, such as random black squares and other issues that can be manually adjusted through graphics settings. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, there are occasional technical hiccups that detract from the experience.

    • “The best thing it has going for it is the aesthetic and seeing how it implements some skills from the anime/light novel.”
    • “Nice art style, I enjoyed seeing these characters in this sprite art.”
    • “The graphics are great, the sprite animations and character movement feel quite good.”
    • “There were a few moments where there were graphical issues such as random black squares in the world.”
    • “You still get some smaller graphical glitches.”
    • “-minor graphic bugs.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is marked by a variety of glitches, particularly with rope interactions and map navigation, which can frustrate perfectionists and completionists. While the overall experience is not heavily impacted, players report encountering minor bugs, odd control prompts, and occasional graphical issues that detract from the gameplay.

    • “This game has some weird glitches, with the most notable one being the interaction with ropes.”
    • “Playing on version 1.0.3, there are a lot of glitches with the map, and one teleport station doesn't even get registered, forcing you to walk there. Additionally, there are glitches on the ropes that move, which may annoy perfectionists or completionists.”
    • “I'm not even past the first room and have already encountered several glitches.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted as amusing, particularly for fans of "Overlord," but is overshadowed by technical issues like poor visuals and control glitches. While some players find the quirky movement and RPG Maker-like transitions funny, the overall experience may be frustrating due to these problems.

    • “Funny, but would only recommend if you like Overlord.”
    • “Aside from the whole 'run should be the default movement style and shouldn't require the holding down of a button just to move', Clementine seems to have lots of 'funny' movement at times.”
    • “And while the graphics problems can be fixed manually by flipping a few features in your graphics card, others, like the funny control problems, are a bit more difficult to pinpoint.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over its perceived laziness and lack of value.

    • “Cash grab.”
    • “TL;DR: It's a lazy cash grab.”
    • “A complete cash grab.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the large map and lack of clear indicators for updates, which can lead to frustration. Additionally, awkward controls and a confusing interface further contribute to the overall negative experience of grinding.

    • “This is a matter of taste, of course, but the map is quite large and having to remember in which room some updates are located, with no indication, is a bit tedious.”
    • “Tedious gameplay, awkward controls, and an interface that must've been designed by an alien.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game features mandatory replayability, as players must complete challenges, like collecting all weapons or magics, on higher difficulties without clearing them for lower ones. This design encourages multiple playthroughs to fully achieve all objectives.

    • “There is mandatory replayability; completing a challenge, such as collecting all weapons or magic, on a higher difficulty will not clear the challenge for lower difficulties.”
    • “The game offers a wealth of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes and experiences each time you play.”
    • “With multiple endings and various character paths, the replayability factor is incredibly high, encouraging players to explore every option.”
    • “There is mandatory replayability, but completing a challenge (such as collecting all weapons or magic) on a higher difficulty does not clear the challenge for lower difficulties.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “While there are multiple endings, the journey to each feels too similar, diminishing the replay value.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users labeling it as one of the worst in recent memory, leading to a strong recommendation against purchasing it.

    • “If it's not intentional, it's one of the most poorly optimized games I have played in recent memory. Either way, it's crap; don't waste your money.”
    • “The game runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC, which is unacceptable for a title released in this era.”
    • “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by an atmospheric original soundtrack, though it features only occasional appearances of the music from the anime series, which some users find disappointing.

    • “The atmospheric soundtrack beautifully complements the game's environment, with rare but impactful instances of music from the anime series enhancing the experience.”
    • “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in, making every moment feel significant and emotionally charged.”
    • “The combination of stunning visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout.”
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