Nobody Saves the World Reviews
It could have been a messy affair, but Nobody Saves The World delivers strongly on all fronts, cementing DrinkBox Studios as creators that put out magic with their every touch.
It’s rare that we get a game as strong as Nobody Saves the World so early in the year. With excellent combat, a huge overworld to explore, and a ton of personality, I don’t have a lot negative to say about it. Those who enjoy games like Hades and The Binding of Isaac have found their next fix. Even if you’re not generally a big fan of roguelikes, the game’s more linear overworld and forgiving checkpoints offer an inviting path to entry.
Nobody Saves the World will be a timed Xbox console exclusive although, all platform owners should give it a look. The level design is versatile for different play types. Plus if you pre-ordered a Steam Deck, this could be a fantastic title to play through. The humor, couch co-op, and deep RPG mechanics make Nobody Saves the World engaging for a wide audience of players.
I have loved Drinkbox’s previous titles, and I had high hopes for this one. Seeing it release day one on Game Pass gave me the hope that Xbox had seen something special. After the first hour, I knew they must have as this game is tremendous. Using a mix of great art, excellent music, and a complex but easy-to-understand gameplay loop it hooked its fangs into me immediately. The titular star of this game may be a Nobody but after this release, Drinkbox Studios are certainly not.
Nobody Saves the World is another fun-filled game by the team at Drinkbox Studios. While there were very few memorable NPCs, the forms are really what shines the most. From being able to customize them for any need to quickly switching between them, Drinkbox Studios nailed their hook of this game. I just wish they took the time to focus on the game’s villains just as much as they did the many NPCs.
Nobody Saves the World is reminiscent of other games in the genre, yet not at all like them. It quickly becomes clear that Nobody Saves the World is out to do its own thing its own way, and that’s refreshing what you’d expect from DrinkBox. Over the course of the 20-hour journey, I was ready to see it end, thanks in no part to its grindy element. I do wish it was a bit more focused, but exploring the map, opening up pathways, and finding its secrets are something I enjoyed. This is incredibly inspired, ambitious, and full of that humor that DrinkBox Studios is known for, making Nobody Saves the World an instant classic.
Early in 2022, Nobody Saves the World seems like a must-play and the perfect evolution of nearly every idea Drinkbox Studio has developed since its founding more than a decade ago.
The entertaining gameplay is coupled with a funny set-up that pays homage to the older similar games while also making fun of them. The visual presentation is another fantastic part of this great experience which definitely doesn’t break any new ground but it’s made with such perfection in most of its aspects that Nobody Saves the World is an instant classic.
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Nobody Saves the World is a unique take on the ARPG genre with DrinkBox Studios’ signature style and the end result is something that I completely recommend. While there are some things that I wish were fleshed out a bit more with the dungeons specifically, this was an adventure that I didn’t want to put down. The way the game made me want to keep changing and upgrading characters is really well done by making their world involvement matter in unique ways.