Nobody Wants to Die Reviews
Nobody Wants to Die is a fun time, if you like piecing together a whodunnit. Outside of that, though, don’t expect anything more. The story is thoroughly entertaining, and at least two endings paired with branching story beats ensures you’ll see or hear something different if you play it more than once. While a low-action, linear game probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, those who like this style will find plenty to love in Nobody Wants to Die. Critical Hit Games has done a great job for their debut title, and hopefully we will see more from them in the future.
I really enjoyed the investigations in Nobody Wants to Die, but I felt that one crime scene I will name the “Red Room” was a bit too dragged out. The way you can rewind time was excellent and reminded me of the game, Remember Me. Nobody Wants to Die, has fun dialogue and intriguing story to tell, while successfully doing the classic Noir-style. I wouldn’t mind a little action with some gunplay, but that’s just me nit-picking. Honestly I wish I could rewind time a play for the first time again! And for that reason I’m awarding Nobody Wants to Die, the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Nobody Wants to Die has a lot of smart political and philosophical thoughts that relate to what's happening today. There's a lot of intrigue and spotting all the Greek Mythology references is exciting, alluding to the story at hand. However, the crime scene gameplay can get repetitive and frustrating, as the story feels like it's on rails. It's nice to be able to play a game you can't fail, but it feels odd that there's a heightened sense of danger that just… never comes. Introducing elements like quick-time events late in the game and without accessibility options for them is disappointing. Even still, the game is gorgeous and watching a friendship bloom with the two main characters is great to see.
Nobody Wants to Die intricately crafts a narrative of suspense and moral complexity, immersing players in a dystopian future where the pursuit of immortality comes with profound sacrifices. Fusing classic noir sensibilities with innovative cyberpunk visuals and advanced mechanics involving technology and time manipulation, the game makes a striking impression. While it occasionally guides players during investigative sequences, its overall experience remains deeply engaging and thought-provoking. It’s easy to say, the game delivers a captivating adventure that leaves players pondering the ethical implications of immortality.
This game successfully captures the noir aesthetic of 24th-century New York with high-quality visuals, and its unique themes and narrative maintain a strong grip until the end. However, the core investigation parts of the gameplay are quite linear, leaving little room for player curiosity or creativity.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Nobody Wants To Die punches well above its weight as an visually stunning if flawed interactive story in an intriguing future noir setting
Nobody Wants to Die’s amazing world building and presentation combined with the excellent choice of combining sci-fi and noir detective storytelling makes up for its lacking puzzles.
A visually groundbreaking narrative adventure, but with gameplay that is too basic and not very varied
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A thought-provoking experience that had me questioning the reality Karra was living in throughout most of the game, Nobody Wants to Die is a must for mystery, adventure, and noir fans.
Nobody Wants to Die impresses with a very detailed and atmospheric neo-noir look that shows a dystopian New York of the future. Equipped with all kinds of gadgets, it has never been so appealing to be on the trail of a serial killer. Unfortunately, the gameplay stagnates somewhat, as you have to carry out the same steps over and over again, always looking for the next prompt. But those who are not put off by this will be very well entertained for a few hours.
Review in German | Read full review
Nobody Wants to Die is an incredible experience. Engaging detective gameplay, an incredible soundtrack, and a fascinating noir-yarn come together to create one of my favorite games in a long time.