The Nest

About

"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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Play Modes

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and offers a unique VR sniping experience that feels immersive and satisfying.
The mechanics of aiming and shooting are well-implemented, providing a realistic feel for sniping.
The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.

The game has been abandoned by developers, with no significant updates or new content since its early access release.
It has transitioned from a single-player experience to a broken multiplayer-only game, frustrating players who purchased it for its original concept.
There is a lack of content, with only one map and minimal gameplay features, leading to a repetitive experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the solid core mechanics, intuitive aiming, and enjoyable dodging and firing experiences. However, others have criticized the limited content, certain mechanics that feel poorly implemented, and a lack of engaging features, leading to a loss of interest after a few playthroughs. Overall, while there are strong elements, the gameplay is seen as having significant room for improvement.
- “The mechanic of being able to hide beside the window is great.”
- “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 is very boring.”
- “It's not worth anything in its current state since the core mechanic is so poorly implemented.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the polished visuals and attention to detail, particularly in VR settings, while others criticize the quality at long range and the overall resolution, describing it as pixelated compared to other VR titles. Some users note that the graphics enhance the immersive experience, especially in sniper scenarios, but there are concerns about the game's visual fidelity and performance on lower-end hardware. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that improvements are needed for a more consistent experience.
- “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.”
- “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 get a little muddy at long range, which isn't great for a game focused on sniping, and right now content is bare bones.”
- “The graphics looked really pixelated compared to other VR games, but I assume this will be fixed in time.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is currently minimal and lacks depth, with players noting a simplistic shooting experience and a lack of variety in enemies and environments. Many feel it resembles an early access title, suggesting that the addition of a more developed storyline or campaign mode could elevate it to a higher quality.
- “With a little more story or the campaign mode, this could be AAA 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 the amount of content - basically 1 level/area right now, no variety in 'bad guys' and nothing much as far as storyline.”
- “Still feels like an early access game, in that there's still game modes missing.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
100%
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 strong and impactful.
- “Great atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its innovative rendering that enhances the VR experience, particularly as players bring the scope closer to their 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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes during matches that prevent movement and access to the menu. This has led to a frustrating experience, as users are unable to interact with the game effectively.
- “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 the game, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often get disconnected mid-game, losing all my progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that the game currently has very low replayability, suggesting limited incentives for players to revisit it after their initial playthrough.
- “However, it is important that people know that the current state of this game has very low replayability.”
- “Once you complete the game, there is little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”