N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure2015

N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure

2015 Storm in a Teacup61Worthwhile

Playtime

ShortTypically 4 hours

Playable on

Available on

Game modes

Details

Launch
May 15, 2015
Themes
Fantasy

Overview

N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure is a wonderful journey in a world of incredible beauty where a kid is the key to all locks and the night is not as frightening as we all could think. Immerse yourself in a story-driven first-person game featuring puzzles with intuitive controls. The environment is heavily connected to the characters and their past. The world of N.E.R.O.is wide, magical and varied enough to make exploring an ongoing challenge. N.E.R.O. invites players to explore and experience feelings that are uncommon in video games, a game where the visual novel genre meets the puzzle game. Join this magic adventure in an unknown world, playing the role of a kid, followed by a mysterious black clothed companion. Discover through his eyes the history behind this tragic journey.

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Reception

A little below the technical standards of this generation, and not so brilliant in terms of puzzles, N.E.R.O. manages to narrate an intimate and devastating tragedy, in a very touching way.

I had a good time with N.E.R.O. Sure, some people don't like the "walking simulator" genre in which the game will probably be included, but for me, it felt more like an interactive visual novel with a solid narrative that kept me interested from start to finish. After doing my N.E.RO.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure review, I can wholeheartedly recommend...

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