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PS3Blog.net[PS4] N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 8/2/2016
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93
+28 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 5/15/2015
N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
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.
- Developer
- Storm in a Teacup
- Publisher
- Storm in a Teacup, SOEDESCO Publishing
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65
13 scored reviews
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40–93
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 65 across 13 scored reviews, with a 53-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Below 707 reviews · 54%
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Ben Robson
GameGrinN.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 7/12/2016
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Digitally DownloadedReview: N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 7/5/2016
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalChandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStyleN.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review – Remaining Obscure (PS4)
Published 6/28/2016
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40
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalTracey
PS4Blog.net[PS4] N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 6/27/2016
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85
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseN.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
Published 6/27/2016
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55
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Marlow
Push SquareReview: N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure (PS4)
Published 6/23/2016
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50
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalN.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 4/29/2016
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50
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalCaleb Hayward
COGconnectedCOGconnected N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 6/1/2015
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63
-2 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedDigitally Downloaded N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 5/27/2015
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80
+15 vs critic avg
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