Карточка игры / ROGUE BY ROGUENova Drift
Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийNova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
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Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийAn Asteroids-style arcade space shooter with momentum-based movement, rebuilt as an action-RPG roguelite where you chain 200+ modular upgrades into absurd ship builds over roughly 120-wave runs.
Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийNova Drift is received very warmly by players: Steam shows about 14,000 positive vs 650 negative reviews (95.6%, Overwhelmingly Positive), with a recent-30-day slice slightly lower (Very Positive, 89% on a small sample). It spent years in Early Access (March 27, 2019) before its 1.0 launch on August 12, 2024 (price $17.99, Windows and Mac). Critic coverage is thin: Metacritic has no Metascore yet (only 2 critic reviews posted, Hardcore Gamer 80 and a Polygon entry without a number), and Game Informer is quoted on the store page as praising the unlocks and customization. Praise centres on build variety, feel and sound; criticism centres on the unorthodox tank-style controls, a gentle early difficulty curve, and repetitive enemy/arena variety.
Что хвалят игроки
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийEnormous build variety: 200+ mods across weapons, shields, bodies and 'super' upgrades that chain into wild synergies (homing fragmenting missiles, shield thrown as a blade drone, bullet-ship builds)
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSatisfying audio and visual feedback: reviewers call out the SFX, soundtrack, clean neon look and screen-filling explosions
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийInertia-based drifting movement feels distinctive and rewarding once it clicks, reminiscent of classic Asteroids
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийPlenty of replay hooks: endless mode, draft mode, boss rush, daily challenges and stackable mode modifiers that act as custom difficulty
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийRuns are short and decision-dense (about 30-40 minutes, around 30 upgrades), good for 'one more run' sessions
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMeta-progression unlocks steadily add new mods and super mods, so the game keeps changing as you learn it
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийGood value and accessibility: cheap for the content, runs well on old hardware, controller support praised by some despite a 'Mostly Playable' label
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийScales from chill score-chasing to punishing high difficulty, with hard achievements for veterans
Что критикуют игроки
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMovement/steering (rotate and thrust, no twin-stick aiming, no move-backwards) is the most common reason players bounce off or refund; several negative reviews cite controls alone
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийEnemy and arena variety is seen as thin: same empty space, recycled wave formations, and few genuinely threatening enemies
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийEarly difficulty levels are too easy, so some players feel they have 'beaten' it within a couple of runs before mutators unlock the real challenge
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийBalance is lopsided in places: a few reviewers say missiles (or a handful of builds) are the only viable route for very deep runs, and many perks are narrowly specialised
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSome deaths feel cheap, e.g. being one-shot by enemies with extreme modifiers
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийController polish gaps: no sensitivity setting, limited control customisation
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийOccasional technical complaints: performance troubles on some machines, launch issues with certain capture hardware, Linux support dependent on Proton
Отличительные особенности
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийFuses ARPG-style build theorycrafting with Asteroids-style arcade physics, an unusual mix in the roguelite shooter space
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийShip is assembled from interchangeable weapon, shield and body parts with deep interaction rules rather than generic stat boosts
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийScore-attack/leaderboard framing rather than a story-driven goal, with mode modifiers letting players author their own difficulty
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMomentum and collision physics matter: you can ram, use shields as weapons, or turn yourself into the projectile
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSmall-studio project (Chimeric, published by Pixeljam) with a long Early Access road and active community feedback loop
Спорные моменты
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMovement: many call the inertia-based controls the heart of the game; others find them unintuitive or worse than twin-stick and leave
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийDifficulty: some say it is too easy even with modifiers enabled, while others call late tiers and endless very hard
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийPost-1.0 direction: at least one negative reviewer blamed the 1.0 planning and the developer's Discord community for decisions they disliked, though this is a single player's view and most reviewers are positive
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийDepth vs repetition: fans see near-limitless builds, sceptics see the same handful of strong builds repeated
Повторы и неудобства
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийGrinding through meta-unlocks before the best mods and harder mutators appear, which some call slow and others accept as pacing
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийRuns can feel samey because arenas are empty space and wave types repeat, leading some players to drop off after 5-10 runs
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийEndless mode after the final boss feels like the same bosses plus more enemies, with little new content
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийScore-chasing focus does not suit players who want a final goal or narrative progression
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSteering learning curve: newcomers often describe the first runs as awkward until drifting becomes second nature
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSome find heavy projectile and effect spam visually noisy
Ожидаемые улучшения
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийAdd controller sensitivity options and broader control remapping, plus alternative control schemes (twin-stick or a reverse/brake input)
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMore bosses and more enemy/arena variety so later runs feel less repetitive
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийBetter onboarding: the practice run is progression-locked and gives little reward, and the UI shows upgrades that are not yet unlocked without explaining why
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийTune difficulty so early tiers are more engaging and weaker weapon families are competitive in deep endless runs
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSmooth out the time-to-unlock for the strongest super mods, which one reviewer says takes a while
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийAdd a multi-point/bulk upgrade option and more customisation, which players request on the Steam forums
Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийEarly Access launched March 27, 2019 and the game built a loyal following over roughly five years; 1.0 shipped August 12, 2024. Steam community review sentiment stays overwhelmingly positive; the negative reviews are mostly about controls, repetition and controller options, plus one review criticising the developer community around the 1.0 design process. Metacritic lists no Metascore (needs more critic reviews) and OpenCritic could not be confirmed, so critic consensus is light. The steam-revenue-calculator.com estimate (Boxleiter-style, unaudited) puts gross revenue near $11.2M and net near $3.3M, and SteamSpy-style data suggests 200k-500k owners, both order-of-magnitude figures. Steam lists Windows and Mac; the Steam forums mention Proton support being restored for Linux. Note: the web-search tool budget was exhausted during research, so Reddit and several outlet pages could not be read directly and community detail leans on the Steam review file and Steam forum/store pages.
Источники сообщества
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийTop helpful positive and negative English Steam reviews (local file) ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийLocal Steam store metadata: appid 858210, review counts, SteamSpy owners, revenue estimate ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSteam store page: EA March 27 2019, 1.0 Aug 12 2024, features, press quotes (Game Informer, Hardcore Gamer, Manablast), review summary ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMetacritic: no Metascore yet, 2 critic reviews (Hardcore Gamer 80, Polygon unscored), user score 7.4 on 7 ratings ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMetacritic user reviews page (very few ratings) ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийSteam forums: performance/launch issues, controller connectivity, Proton, balance complaints, feature requests ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийUnaudited gross ($11.16M) and net ($3.29M) revenue estimate ↗
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийOfficial site: 200+ upgrades, modes, developer and composer credits ↗
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Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийTier list Part 2 (2024)
Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийNova Drift is a space shooter where you pilot a ship, move and shoot, and constantly pick up upgrades. The basic controls are simple but feel very satisfying. Builds are defined by the weapon and core mechanics chosen at the start of each run, which works like choosing a different character. He finds the content thin and repetitive, but the variety of builds keeps it fun. He expects to return to it every few months and places it at the top of B tier.
Что хвалит автор
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийVery satisfying core gameplay despite minimal mechanics (move and shoot)
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийAbilities and upgrades arrive constantly, with frequent level-ups offering many options
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийChoosing weapon and core mechanics at the start acts like picking a different character each run
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMany distinct builds (swarm of tiny ships, sniper, high fire rate) that feel different enough to offset repetition
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийVisually appealing and enjoyable to replay every now and then
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийDoes what it set out to do very well
Проблемы, отмеченные автором
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийGameplay is very repetitive
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийNot a huge amount of content to discover
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийLevel design and enemy design are limited
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийMany bosses, but most are seen after about four runs
Наблюдения о дизайне
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийRun identity comes from the three core mechanics/weapon chosen at the start rather than from distinct ships
- Оригинальный текст · АнглийскийBuild variety is the main thing that counters repetition in a simple shooter
