PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 503 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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Nom Nom Galaxy is a game with some fun gameplay and a unique setting, but its technical problems really hold it back. A few cups of Nom Nom soup is all it takes before it feels stale.
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In PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy, you are a chef in space colonizing planets and setting up food factories to meet demand from ravenous customers. Use robot helpers, gather resources, and research new technologies to expand your culinary empire. Navigate challenges like weather, rivals, and food quality inspection, and create delicious dishes to become a dominant force in the intergalactic food industry. 'NO INATIONAL AVAILABLE' if no relevant data is found.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

62%
Audience ScoreBased on 503 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
grinding22 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay that combines factory building, exploration, and resource management.
  • Charming art style and humorous theme centered around making soup.
  • Great for local co-op play, providing a fun experience with friends.
  • Multiplayer mode is plagued by desync issues and lag, making it nearly unplayable.
  • Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, especially with keyboard and mouse.
  • Game lacks depth and can become repetitive, with limited content and mechanics.
  • gameplay67 mentions

    Gameplay in "Nom Nom Galaxy" offers a mix of platforming, resource management, and automation mechanics, which can be engaging but often feels unsatisfying due to slow progression and technical issues. While the core mechanics are fun and the game has a solid rhythm once players adapt, many reviewers noted frustrating design choices, such as daily recaps that disrupt flow and NPC behavior that detracts from the experience. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from rough edges and optimization problems that can hinder enjoyment.

    • “Cozy building management game with 2D side-scrolling hands-on action and tower defense mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is a mashup of a few different styles.”
    • “Nom Nom Galaxy offers fun and exciting gameplay, while delivering beautiful artwork, a great soundtrack, and a funny story.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay - platforming, mining, fighting - feels mostly unsatisfying, especially when compared to other platformers.”
    • “But more than anything else, what I find truly infuriating is the decision to break up gameplay into 'days.' Basically, every few minutes, the game makes you sit through a daily recap, then reloads the level, completely wiping any resources/money/material that you had gathered.”
    • “The gameplay is very basic, and the game itself is very poorly optimized.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetically pleasing, simple, and brightly colored design, which enhances clarity and immersion in the gameplay. While some users appreciate the charming art style and polished visuals, others note issues with optimization and performance, particularly on older systems. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on their depth and execution.

    • “The graphics are aesthetically pleasing, simple and brightly colored, so it's easy to tell what everything is in the world.”
    • “Mining, exploration, fighting monsters, building bases, automation technology, combined with a cute sense of humor and adorable graphics... this game has it all.”
    • “The visuals and everything are very polished and charming.”
    • “Game framerate is also tied to the graphics framerate, which causes a slow-mo effect.”
    • “- even in single player I could feel a jerky feeling when playing even on minimum graphics.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the simple graphics, Nom Nom Galaxy has plenty of depth and possibilities.”
  • story31 mentions

    The story in the game is generally perceived as lackluster, with many players noting that it fails to engage or captivate, often feeling secondary to gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the quirky premise of intergalactic soup production and the challenge of missions, others find the narrative uninspired and the overall experience hindered by technical issues and limited multiplayer options. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a fun and creative environment for players who enjoy optimizing factory outputs and completing missions.

    • “The idea behind it and the story and everything is great.”
    • “Nom Nom Galaxy offers fun and exciting gameplay, while delivering beautiful artwork, great soundtrack, and a funny story.”
    • “Nom Nom Galaxy's zany mix of intergalactic soup production will keep you up later than you should be in the never-ending quest to find prime ingredients and shuttle them to your soup factory.”
    • “I completed the story of the early access release in just over 12 hours.”
    • “And now I have everything and the fun to play the game and achieve more things really stopped; I don't even want to play the game anymore, the story mode was all that kept me here.”
    • “Instead of a seemingly endless adventure or quest to do, you instead complete several levels making soup, unlocking new things along the way.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by repetitive tasks such as farming, base building, and resource management, which can become tedious over time. While the initial setup of automated systems and crafting is engaging, players often find themselves stuck in a cycle of monotonous activities with limited objectives, leading to frustration. The game's design encourages a laborious approach to progress, appealing primarily to fans of base-building and farming genres who enjoy a more work-like gaming experience.

    • “Very tedious.”
    • “The concept is pretty novel, filling up the recipe book is fun, and trying to set up robotic soup farms is pretty entertaining at first, but it gradually becomes grindy and the flaws sink in over time.”
    • “Its literally a game of work, shitty tutorial, tedious tasks, shit movement, shit camera movement, buggy mouse tile placement.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and fit well with the art style, while others find it repetitive and boring. Many players appreciate the ambient quality of the soundtrack, noting it complements the gameplay, though some suggest it could benefit from more energy. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game's charm, despite some criticisms.

    • “The music and art style fit so well.”
    • “What I love most about the game is the music and how it completely transports you to the atmosphere of the game: a lone human on an alien planet surrounded by nothing but some alien flora and fauna, factories, and robots.”
    • “Nom Nom Galaxy offers fun and exciting gameplay, while delivering beautiful artwork, a great soundtrack, and a funny story.”
    • “Music is grating and repetitive.”
    • “Why is there even an option to buy a soundtrack when the soundtrack to this game is just so boring?”
    • “Music and sound effects could be more... energetic.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent bugs and glitches affecting both multiplayer and solo play. Players report issues such as lag, desynchronization, black screen freezes, and crashes, which can significantly disrupt gameplay. While some users still find enjoyment in the game, the overall experience is marred by these technical difficulties, suggesting a need for substantial improvements.

    • “Great game, runs great and it is fun in both solo and local co-op.”
    • “Multiplayer is 'capable' but I wouldn't recommend it since it's so very buggy.”
    • “Game joining is buggy and once you manage to get in a game, it desyncs after a while, causing each player to see different actions from the other.”
    • “The game often freezes up or randomly cuts to black and resets back to the start of the day, undoing progress.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The game is praised for its charming and cute sense of humor, which complements its engaging gameplay and adorable graphics. Players appreciate the funny scenarios and characters, particularly in the context of base building and competition, leading to moments of laughter during gameplay. Overall, the humor is well-integrated, enhancing the experience and keeping players entertained throughout.

    • “Mining, exploration, fighting monsters, building bases, automation technology, combined with a cute sense of humor and adorable graphics... this game has it all.”
    • “One great thing about this game is that it constantly had me smiling and laughing whenever I would come across a new enemy, a new type of soup, or any other entity that came out of nowhere.”
    • “The art is beautiful, the concept is hilarious, and everything about this game feels like it has a unique yet unified style.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly in online multiplayer mode, where users report unstable performance and control issues. While local co-op is enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by poor optimization, leading to dismal performance even on different computers within the same network.

    • “Great fun in local co-op, but online multiplayer isn't the greatest due to unstable performance.”
    • “Edit July 30th: My friend and I have been running into performance problems when playing multiplayer (different computers, same room and Wi-Fi).”
    • “The gameplay is very basic, and the game itself is very poorly optimized.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design, which effectively transports players to an alien world filled with unique flora and fauna. While background music is minimal, the impactful sound effects enhance the overall experience, contributing to a satisfying and engaging environment.

    • “What I love most about the game is the music and how it completely transports you to the atmosphere: a lone human on an alien planet surrounded by nothing but some alien flora and fauna, factories, and robots.”
    • “I just appreciate satisfying sounds and lots of atmospheric flair in the sound design.”
    • “What I love most about the game is the music and how it completely transports you to the atmosphere of the game: a lone human on an alien planet surrounded by nothing but some alien flora and fauna, factories, and robots.”
    • “The sound quality is acceptable; there isn't much in the way of background music, but you will notice the punchy and effective sound bites that add to the overall atmosphere, e.g., the sound of you smacking invaders and the gulp of your customers slurping down your soup.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Replayability is notably strong, as players are encouraged to continually seek new recipes and improve their factory designs, providing a fresh experience with each playthrough.

    • “Replayability is surprisingly good since you always need to get more recipes, and you can always try to make a better factory.”
    • “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With different strategies to explore and new challenges to tackle, I find myself coming back for more.”
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65% average critic score

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Play time

10hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
9-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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