Review: Nogalious (Steam)

Nogalious is a retro-style action platformer that pays homage to the era of classic 2D platforming on 8-bit personal computers. Explore 5 different worlds and go through cozy dungeons in the first title of a trilogy that tells the story of Nogalious, his daughter Mariet, and the evil Darama.

Pros:

• 8-Bit graphics.
• 87MB Download size.
• Steam achievements.
• Opening optional tutorial.
• Classic chiptune soundtrack.
• 2D platformer gameplay.
• A wide variety of weapons like boomerangs, bombs, swords and more.
• Difficult.
• Clear UI.
• Online and offline leaderboards.
• Arcade feels.
• Three continues.
• Tight handling/controls.
• A lot of fun.
• Boss fights.

Cons:

• Broken English and spelling mistakes in dialogue.
• Tutorial not that helpful.
• Difficult.
• The learning curve with the way weapons work and controls respond.