The NADI Project

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The Nadi Project it is a first person graphic adventure, in which you will face various obstacles to escape from your destiny.

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Single-Player

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

story66 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The NADI Project features a nice story that keeps players engaged throughout the short gameplay.
The game is free to play and offers easy achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
Despite some minor technical issues, the graphics are decent and the atmosphere is enjoyable.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and low frame rates, which can detract from the experience.
Navigation can be confusing at times, with unclear objectives and a lack of guidance, making it easy to get lost.
There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and clipping through the environment.

story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The story of "The Nadi Project" is generally described as intriguing and atmospheric, focusing on themes of discovery and reflection, particularly through the character of Anna. While many players appreciate its emotional depth and the unique narrative structure, some criticize its brevity, fragmented presentation, and issues with translation and grammar, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game is often recommended for its engaging story, especially considering it is a free title.
- “If you play this game, make sure you stay in the game and watch until you see 'the end' after you receive the last achievement, 'the end?' as the rest of the story is told.”
- “The story itself is simple, yet fascinating.”
- “This game has conquered me by the captivating story and mature theme and the mystery of the events on the island that involve a little girl named Anna.”
- “The story is not very interesting, the puzzles are quite easy, graphics are not very good and the island you are placed on is not very big.”
- “The execution of the game is pretty solid but the story feels like it was written by a child or someone with English as a second language and it was just not engaging at all when things are written so poorly.”
- “The 'plot' is nonsensical and feels like it was written by an eight-year-old coming up with their first 'mystery' story.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
53%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some visuals are appealing and well-designed, others appear dated or poorly optimized, leading to performance issues. Several users appreciate the game's aesthetic, especially considering it is free, but also mention glitches and a lack of graphical settings as drawbacks. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, with some standout moments, but they fall short of the quality seen in more polished titles.
- “Stunning graphics and a beautiful island to explore, good and little sad story too.”
- “The graphics are generally good, with one or two clunky exceptions (especially the vehicles) and the island is quite an attractive location to explore.”
- “The nadi project has a great story and good graphics for a free-to-play title.”
- “The graphics are quite ugly and there are random invisible walls in unexpected places, causing issues with pacing and leaving me wondering if it's just another glitch.”
- “The graphics gave me a headache and made me feel nauseous at times.”
- “However, the visuals are pretty limited; it looks like an indie Xbox game from 2003, not the later ones.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
62%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing low frame rates, clunky mechanics, and a lack of engaging features like jumping or a more accessible inventory system. While some found the puzzles enjoyable and the gameplay straightforward, others described it as boring and poorly executed, with issues such as choppy performance and a lack of depth. Overall, the game offers simple mechanics suitable for a short experience, but many players felt it fell short of expectations, especially in comparison to other titles in the genre.
- “The puzzles and gameplay were spot on.”
- “Give it a try if you want to have some spine-chilling gameplay.”
- “All in all, the controls are tight and the simple gameplay complements what is the main focus.”
- “Frame rate is extremely low, and it could use other mechanics such as jumping, easier access to inventory (E key), interacting with more objects, and timed out sprinting.”
- “Unfortunately, the mechanics were poor for even a free game.”
- “The gameplay experience is poor.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as atmospheric and integral to the experience, while others note a lack of consistent musical presence, leading to moments of silence. Many appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, especially for a free game, but some find it can be overpowering during voiceovers. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight, contributing positively to the emotional depth of the story, despite some gameplay criticisms.
- “Brilliant game, loved every second of it, the story, the characters, the music, everything about this game is great.”
- “The music makes it.”
- “It's a short emotional story with a great soundtrack.”
- “Lack of music.”
- “However, it's mostly boring just walking around looking for things (no atmosphere or music); the controls are slightly annoying, and the puzzles aren't great.”
- “I always turn the music off in all the games I play, with very few exceptions, so I don't know if the music helped or hurt the atmosphere of the game.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates, lag, and crashes, even on the lowest graphics settings. While some users experienced minimal problems, the overall consensus highlights poor optimization as a major drawback, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “I played it on low graphics and didn’t encounter any performance problems, unlike many other people who said they did.”
- “Some performance issues (at ultra settings sometimes frames drop to 10 fps, usually around 20 to 30) but there was not one single crash, nor did I encounter a glitch.”
- “I found the camera view to be laggy with the mouse and it didn't exactly run as if it were really well optimized, but I can't complain for a free game.”
- “The flickering shadows and terribly optimized environment caused both my eyes and the frame-rate to spasm.”
- “I do not recommend this project because of poor optimization and a boring plot.”
- “The game itself is poorly optimized.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with framerate and game-breaking errors. However, some users experienced no major problems and were able to complete the game without crashes. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, individual experiences vary widely.
- “No glitches or CPU problems as others have discussed.”
- “The achievements aren't buggy; they unlocked at the right places at the right time.”
- “Seems buggy so can't advance the game.”
- “Just that the game isn't running smooth & has some glitches at various points.”
- “Aside from freezes and walls you can walk through (lighthouse), you'll have a horrible time dealing with the awful framerate (as others had reviewed saying 9-15 fps even on the lowest settings).”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intriguing story and immersive exploration, enhanced by effective sound design and lighting. Many players recommend experiencing it in a dark setting with headphones to fully appreciate the eerie ambiance. However, some critiques mention moments of boredom due to lack of engaging music and frustrating controls, suggesting that while the atmosphere is strong, it may not consistently captivate all players.
- “There's some really good atmosphere, and the island is fun to explore.”
- “Tiny and short little exploring adventure made by a small group of independents and lovingly crafted into an atmospheric experience using limited tech.”
- “However, it's mostly boring just walking around looking for things (no atmosphere or music); the controls are slightly annoying, and the puzzles aren't great.”
- “I always turn the music off in all the games I play, with very few exceptions, so I don't know if the music helped or hurt the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I recommend wearing headphones and turning off the light to enhance the eerie atmosphere the game offers.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story and heartfelt message, complemented by a great soundtrack. However, some players experienced discomfort due to the graphics, which detracted from their overall emotional engagement.
- “I found the story this game was crafted around to be very touching.”
- “It's a short emotional story with a great soundtrack.”
- “This game is a heartfelt creation of a developer who obviously wanted to communicate his message.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is described as a mix of intentional and unintentional elements, with some players finding charm in its poor translation, which adds an amusing layer to the experience. However, overall, the game may not deliver a consistently funny experience, leading some to recommend against it.
- “But it's a funny little game.”
- “The translation is bad, but because it's so badly translated, it's also unintentionally funny and charming.”
- “Funny story: I made a Let's Play of this game on YouTube five years ago, and today I suddenly got a copyright claim on one of the videos because of the music that plays during the monologues.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and time-consuming, with some resorting to walkthroughs to bypass it. This repetitive gameplay ultimately detracts from the overall experience, leading to disappointment in the game's conclusion.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Eventually, it grew so tedious that I found a YouTube walkthrough to see the ending, which I found as uninspired and predictable as the rest of the game.”

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