Across the Obelisk: Nenukil, the Engineer Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-11-11
- DLC character offers diverse playstyles
- Interesting and rewarding character
- Unique shooting mechanic is fun
- Nenukil underpowered and weak
- Overcomplicated and confusing design
- New hero widely not recommended
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 87%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 26%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 74%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 40
- Negative points
- 118
- Gameplay points
- 92
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 31
- Misc points
- 18
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
DLC character offers diverse playstyles
| The new character provides multiple unique build paths, including fast-stacking melee, mixed melee/ranged DPS, and tanky thorns/evasion setups. This versatility keeps gameplay fresh and rewarding. | 62% |
Interesting and rewarding character
| The DLC character is considered interesting, nuanced, and rewarding for those who master his mechanics. His learning curve is satisfying. | 34% |
Gun mechanics add design space
| The introduction of gun cards and shooting mechanics expands the game's design possibilities and is seen as a fun new direction. This innovation is appreciated by players. | 29% |
Strong builds with fortify thorns
| Builds utilizing fortify or thorns capstones scale very well and can be extremely powerful, even one-shotting enemies in early acts. This makes the character highly effective. | 28% |
Scout role well implemented
| The character excels as a scout with new mechanics, filling a needed niche and receiving positive attention. Scouts are finally getting the focus they deserve. | 26% |
Unique shooting mechanic fun
| The character's ability to shoot once per turn with cheaper ranged cards adds a fresh and enjoyable twist to combat. It brings a new dynamic to the game. | 20% |
Robot pet fills new niche
| The DLC includes a robot pet that is neat and adds a new strategic element. It is a welcomed addition to the game. | 20% |
Support off-tank viability
| The character can shine when played as a support or off-tank, providing utility and durability to the team. This role adds depth to team compositions. | 18% |
Engaging dialogue and world interaction
| The character has interesting dialogue options and the world interacts with him in unique ways, enhancing immersion. This adds to the overall experience. | 17% |
Character theme and concept liked
| The theme of the character is well-received, with a solid concept that resonates with players. The design is appealing. | 17% |
Character has potential
| The character has potential if explored further, indicating room for growth and development. Players see promise in the design. | 16% |
Mounted Cannon high damage
| Nenukil's best perk, Mounted Cannon, can output high damage with Blast, making it a key part of his kit. It is highly effective. | 11% |
Breath of fresh air
| The DLC character offers a new and enjoyable experience for existing players, providing a nice change of pace. It revitalizes the game for veterans. | 10% |
Decent early-to-mid game power
| The character has decent power in the early-to-mid game, making it viable for most of the campaign. It performs adequately. | 9% |