The Nightmare Cooperative

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The Nightmare Cooperative is a single player action game. It was developed by Lucky Frame and was released on July 16, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Nightmare Cooperative" is a strategic roguelike game where you lead a group of unique characters, each with their own abilities, through treacherous situations to bring back gold for your struggling village. Controlling the group together, you must navigate through challenging levels, survive against enemies, and use each character's skills effectively. With a distinct art style and permadeath mechanics, each playthrough offers a new, difficult experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features an interesting mechanic where all party members move simultaneously, adding a unique puzzle element.
It offers a compelling risk-reward gameplay experience, where players must balance treasure collection with enemy spawns.
The strategic gameplay and varied heroes provide a satisfying challenge, making each decision impactful.

The game feels incomplete, with vague rules and a lack of in-game information on enemy types.
Many players find the content lacking, with some completing the game in just a couple of hours.
The control scheme and overall implementation have been criticized, leading to frustration among players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Nightmare Cooperative" is characterized by a unique mechanic where all party members move simultaneously, creating a strategic, risk-reward environment that emphasizes careful decision-making. This methodical, puzzle-like approach, combined with varied enemies and heroes, offers depth and engagement, making it particularly appealing to fans of roguelikes, despite some players seeking more complexity. Overall, the gameplay is the standout feature, overshadowing the narrative elements.
- “Excellent example of risk-reward gameplay.”
- “Enemies move when you move, so each step forward is a strategic decision that, when combined with the game's mechanics and varied foes, gives the nightmare cooperative a methodical, puzzle-esque vibe.”
- “Those looking for something with more depth may find the game lacking, but the strategic gameplay, varied heroes, and one-more-go appeal makes the nightmare cooperative a worthy addition for fans of the genre.”
- “The core of the nightmare cooperative is its gameplay and that aspect proves to be much deeper and more engaging than the story.”
- “Enemies move when you move so each step forward is a strategic decision that, when combined with the game's mechanics and varied foes, gives the nightmare cooperative a methodical, puzzle-esque vibe.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their artistic quality and colorful, distinct art style, which enhances the overall appeal of the game. Reviewers find this visual presentation to be a compelling aspect of the experience.
- “The graphics have an artistic quality that I really appreciate.”
- “The colorful, distinct art style rounds out this compelling package.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Nightmare Cooperative is often viewed as secondary to its gameplay, which is considered deeper and more engaging. Overall, players feel that while the narrative exists, it does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strategic puzzle environment, enhanced by a diverse array of enemies that contribute to the overall challenge and engagement.
- “The enemies you face are equally varied and cement the game's strategic puzzle atmosphere.”