The Nest

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The Nest is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by invrse studios and was released on June 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Nest" is a first-person psychological horror game where players uncover the dark secrets of a secluded research facility. Interact with unsettling environments, solve puzzles, and avoid gruesome creatures to survive and piece together the mystery of what happened to the staff and residents. Your choices and actions will determine the fate of the protagonist. Please note that this game contains intense imagery and themes that some players may find disturbing.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive experience of being a sniper, with satisfying mechanics for aiming and shooting.
Visually, the game is impressive with detailed environments and realistic effects, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
The core gameplay is engaging, especially for those who enjoy sniping mechanics and tactical gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with only one map and limited enemy variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Many players have reported issues with controls and mechanics, including awkward aiming and unresponsive actions.
The transition from a single-player experience to a multiplayer-only format has disappointed many players who preferred the original gameplay.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is characterized by unique movement mechanics and solid sniper mechanics that many players find enjoyable and intuitive. However, some users express concerns about limited content and certain gameplay features feeling underdeveloped or irritating. While the core mechanics are praised for their precision and fun factor, there are mixed feelings about the game's longevity and engagement after multiple playthroughs.
- “The core movement mechanics for each of the classes are unique and fun, and more importantly, it just feels good to play.”
- “It definitely has room to grow, but overall the customization allows for comfortable gameplay. The basis of the game is great, and what is available so far is extremely entertaining.”
- “Gameplay is a lot of fun; dodging and firing is satisfying.”
- “And while sitting down in my chair (which was my default position), there are enemies that cannot be observed because the gameplay design has you sitting inside a window, and the window ledge intersects with the gun model, causing your view to go black.”
- “Gameplay for me loses my attention after maybe four playthroughs of the game.”
- “It's not worth anything in its current state since the core mechanic is so poorly implemented.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the polished visuals and attention to detail, particularly in VR settings, while others criticize the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that can appear muddy at long range. Although the graphics are considered better than many VR games, issues like pixelation and a lack of polish at higher settings have deterred some gamers. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they currently fall short of expectations for a fully developed title.
- “It has really nice graphics, a real feeling of being up in that sniper nest and having to dodge the gun blasts coming back the other way by leaning back into cover.”
- “Excellent graphics - higher quality than many VR games.”
- “Quite polished visuals/environment/attention to details.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “The problem with the game is that the graphics are quite bad even in the highest setting, and the gun is way too shaky and sensitive.”
- “The graphics looked really pixelated compared to other VR games, but I assume this will be fixed in time.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with players noting that it feels more like an early access title. There is minimal narrative content, and the single-player modes do not offer much in terms of engaging missions or diverse enemies, leading to a perception of the game as a simple shooting experience rather than a rich storytelling adventure. Overall, players express a desire for more substantial story elements to elevate the game's quality.
- “As of now, it's just a simple shooting game that lacks story, realistic guns, enemy diversity, enemy AI, varied weapons, and different scenes.”
- “Being EA, expect limitations on amount of content - basically 1 level/area right now, no variety in 'bad guys' & nothing much as far as storyline.”
- “With a little more story or the campaign mode, this could be AAA quality.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes during matches that prevent movement and access to the menu, rendering it unplayable.
- “The game is broken; starting a match just freezes you inside the map, and you can't move, see your hands, or even exit back to the menu.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that force me to restart my console, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are unbearable; I often get disconnected from matches, which ruins the entire experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, particularly through the use of exaggerated violence, such as grappling and decapitating enemies, which players find amusing.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends dark humor with absurd scenarios, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
- “The quirky characters and their witty one-liners add a delightful comedic touch to the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that the game's current state offers very low replayability, suggesting limited incentives for players to revisit it after their initial experience.
- “However, it is important that people know that the current state of this game has very low replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main storyline, there is little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a quick cash grab, particularly in its early access phase, leading to concerns about its long-term value and player investment.
- “Cash grab and run?”
- “Quick cash grab in early access.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive quality, though some users feel it could be enhanced by replacing robots with human enemies to create a more engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point of the game.
- “Great atmosphere.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is praised for its innovative rendering that enhances the VR experience, particularly when bringing the scope up to the player's face. With multiple levels and impressive visual quality, it stands out as a well-optimized title compared to many other EA games.
- “It has more than one level and it is highly optimized, which puts it a step ahead of many EA games, and it actually looks good for a VR game.”
- “The scope is a great concept - as you bring it up to your face, the rendering can be optimized around the sights.”
- “It has more than one level and it is highly optimized, so that right there is a step ahead of a lot of EA games, and it actually looks good for a VR game.”