Ken Barnes
Pure XboxPure Xbox N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 5/15/2015
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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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Story / character-drivenDefining · Curated baseline
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Puzzle / logic-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
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65
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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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Anthony Taormina
Game RantGame Rant N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 5/14/2015
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Read originalBrett Makedonski
DestructoidDestructoid N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure Review
Published 5/13/2015
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