Nobody Wants to Die Reviews
To close the case, this is a perfect example of “less is more” as Nobody Wants To Die provides an enthralling story that you can’t tear yourself away from. Like almost every good thriller or murder mystery, you need a good twist or ending to make sure it imprints on the viewer/player. Whilst the set up, audio and graphics is incredible, the slightly confusing ending might go over some people’s heads, especially if you weren’t paying attention. It also wrapped up everything very quickly and had me wondering if that was all there was.
Nobody Wants to Die is a great walking simulator set in an interesting dystopian world. It has its flaws—and frankly, we could easily see how the game could have become something more than "just" a walking simulator—but it's still a title we don't recommend passing up.
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Although considered a short game by today’s standards, with around 5 hours of gameplay that can stretch to 7 hours if the player aims for 100%, Nobody Wants to Die is an excellent investigative game that offers a unique atmosphere and an extremely engaging and rich storyline. The title can easily be considered a gem of the noir genre, making it a great choice for fans of investigative plots or those who simply enjoy the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the game.
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Nobody Wants to Die is a hidden gem and a pleasant surprise this hot summer, with a raw, direct narrative that immerses you in a disturbing cyberpunk noir world. However, the overly guided and linear gameplay is a downside.
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Despite a few issues that will bother some players more than others such as game length, some quality-of-life issues, or linearity, Nobody Wants To Die is a great first game for a new studio. Overall, the game is a beautiful and interesting world with stellar voice acting. With so much good here at an affordable price it’s easy to recommend for a gritty futuristic Noir experience.
Nobody Wants to Die leaves you wanting more, and I genuinely hope this is just the beginning of a series set in this intriguing world. For fans of detective stories, dystopian futures, and immersive narratives, this game is a must-play. It’s a thought-provoking, visually stunning, and emotionally gripping experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Nobody Wants to Die is an adventure game that puts us in the whiskey-stained shoes of James Karra, a hard-boiled detective living in a dystopian future where nobody really dies. The Polish guys from Critical Hit have debuted with a bang, offering us an enthralling story that, when it allows us to play, also surprises us with some excellent gameplay solutions. We can only recommend that you delve into the technological and philosophical mysteries of Nobody Wants to Die!
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NoBody Wants to Die is an interesting Tech-noir experience. First, it is a visual masterpiece with amazing art direction and graphics, perhaps the best of the generation, supported by a good story with a great world building and a good choice system that serves the idea of the story, and with a good investigative gameplay style and a very enjoyable use of tools that reinforce the idea of playing the role of an investigator. What is wrong with this game is the exaggerated linearity without giving the player any room for improvisation.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Where Nobody Wants to Die succeeds in presentation and sound, it fails in narrative strength and player engagement. It's a great looking movie, but a less than stellar plot to hold it all together.
Nobody Wants to Die is a short, but action-packed adventure, set in a dystopian version of New York. The excellent voice-cast and story succeed in immersing you in this futuristic murder mystery, albeit with a little more handholding than hoped. Still, for fans of the walking simulator genre, there is a lot to love here.
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While beautiful to look at and immersive to a degree, Nobody Wants To Die is a game that plays itself most of the time while you get your jollies being in a sci-fi noir universe with its own unique storyline and lore. There is some semblance of replayability, but the save options and convenience are eschewed for no reason other than to force you to replay the whole game again.
If a narrative, dystopian, neo-noir detective experience sounds compelling or interesting, then Nobody Wants to Die is worthy of your time and attention. The experience struggles with creating compelling gameplay even for an adventure title and fails to make the player feel like the detective that they play as. Thankfully, the atmosphere, picturesque visuals, and intriguing story propel the narrative experience forward into a worthwhile one.
Sometimes, it's nice to be proven wrong, and with Nobody Wants To Die—a game that I seriously wondered might just be another case of overhyped fluff—Polish developer Critical Hit Games shows that "what you see is what you get" still exists. Stunning graphics, a strong dose of futuristic noir ambiance, and a gritty detective story make Nobody Wants To Die a game worth dying for, though you'll need to overlook a few criticisms to fully enjoy it. But if you’re not deterred by some audio issues and potential graphical glitches, Nobody Wants To Die is definitely a game worth checking out.
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Nobody Wants to Die is an excellent walking simulator that, all things considered, is checking out. After the release of Still Wakes The Deep, this is yet another narrative-heavy game that you should check out if you're a fan of detective stories, dystopian futures, or simply appreciate well-crafted storytelling.
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 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’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
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