Review: Nom Nom Apocalypse (Steam)

Nom Nom Apocalypse is a twin-stick shooter set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities. Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner.

Pros:

  • Cartoon style graphics.
  • 1570mb download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Controller support.
  • Online leaderboards.
  • Twin-stick shooter gameplay.
  • Co-op support.
  • Graphics-resolution, fullscreen, shake and brightness.
  • Invert axis and sensitivity slider.
  • 15 characters- 4 initial then unlock the rest and they each have unique skills and abilities.
  • Basic training opening level.
  • Each life is a run.
  • Roguelike elements.
  • Levels/bosses and weapons are random.
  • It can carry multiple weapons.
  • Health/boost/cash pickups come from vending machines within levels.
  • Minimap.
  • Shooting uses crosshair and reloading.
  •  Big boss arena battles.
  • Variety of gun types.
  • Perks- buy with in-game cash, can have up to 3 active.

Cons:

  • Frequent crashes and freezing.
  • The same level structure over and over.
  • Throwing knives is slow.
  • Predicable boss fights.
  • No difficulty options.
  • Minimal graphics option.
  • Slow progress.
  • A lot of empty feeling levels.
  • Easy to get stuck on scenery.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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