Nobody Wants to Die

Item: Nobody Wants to Die
Rating: 79
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-04

Summary

Immersive noir atmosphere with detailed graphics.
Unique aesthetic and fitting soundtrack enhance experience.
Investigative gameplay with time manipulation mechanics.
Story is confusing, rushed, unsatisfying ending.
Overly linear gameplay; choices lack impact.
Inconsistent performance and optimization issues reported.

Categories

Investigative Gameplay Single-player Story Choice-based Narrative Walking Simulator Puzzle Solving Multiple Endings

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 84%
Unhelpful reviews: 15%
Protest reviews: 1%

79%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
21%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 4251
Negative points: 2563
Gameplay points: 839
Perf. points: 258
Rec. points: 1372
Misc points: 224

Point	Description	Importance
Immersive, detailed noir atmosphere Description The game excels in its immersive and detailed noir atmosphere, blending cyberpunk and retro elements. Reviewers frequently mentioned the stunning visuals, captivating sound design, and well-developed world-building, drawing comparisons to classics like Blade Runner and BioShock. This creates a unique and engaging experience for players. Importance 97%	The game excels in its immersive and detailed noir atmosphere, blending cyberpunk and retro elements. Reviewers frequently mentioned the stunning visuals, captivating sound design, and well-developed world-building, drawing comparisons to classics like Blade Runner and BioShock. This creates a unique and engaging experience for players.	97%
Stunning and detailed graphics Description Many reviewers praised the game's graphics and overall visual presentation. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to create detailed and visually stunning environments. This makes the game world more engaging and enjoyable to explore. Importance 47%	Many reviewers praised the game's graphics and overall visual presentation. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to create detailed and visually stunning environments. This makes the game world more engaging and enjoyable to explore.	47%
Unique aesthetic, fitting soundtrack Description The game's unique blend of cyberpunk and retro aesthetics, combined with a well-crafted soundtrack, creates a memorable atmosphere. Reviewers noted the influence of classic films and games, such as Blade Runner and BioShock, in the game's art direction and musical score. This enhances the overall immersive experience. Importance 14%	The game's unique blend of cyberpunk and retro aesthetics, combined with a well-crafted soundtrack, creates a memorable atmosphere. Reviewers noted the influence of classic films and games, such as Blade Runner and BioShock, in the game's art direction and musical score. This enhances the overall immersive experience.	14%
Enjoyable, interesting premise Description The game is enjoyable and has an interesting premise, drawing comparisons to other works like Altered Carbon and BioShock. However, these points are too generic to be of high importance. Importance 13%	The game is enjoyable and has an interesting premise, drawing comparisons to other works like Altered Carbon and BioShock. However, these points are too generic to be of high importance.	13%
Explores philosophical, thought-provoking themes Description The game explores thought-provoking philosophical themes related to identity, transhumanism, and the consequences of immortality. Reviewers found the game's exploration of these themes to be compelling and engaging. This adds depth and meaning to the overall experience. Importance 9%	The game explores thought-provoking philosophical themes related to identity, transhumanism, and the consequences of immortality. Reviewers found the game's exploration of these themes to be compelling and engaging. This adds depth and meaning to the overall experience.	9%
Intuitive controls, accessible gameplay Description The game features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface, making it easy to pick up and play. Reviewers appreciated the game's accessibility and relaxing gameplay style. This allows players to focus on the story and atmosphere without being bogged down by complicated mechanics. Importance 7%	The game features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface, making it easy to pick up and play. Reviewers appreciated the game's accessibility and relaxing gameplay style. This allows players to focus on the story and atmosphere without being bogged down by complicated mechanics.	7%
Impressive cityscapes, Blade Runner-esque Description The game's cityscapes and environments are visually impressive, drawing comparisons to films like Blade Runner. Reviewers praised the attention to detail and the immersive atmosphere created by the game's visuals. This enhances the overall sense of immersion and engagement. Importance 6%	The game's cityscapes and environments are visually impressive, drawing comparisons to films like Blade Runner. Reviewers praised the attention to detail and the immersive atmosphere created by the game's visuals. This enhances the overall sense of immersion and engagement.	6%