Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U
- Developers: BeautiFun Games
- Publishers: BeautiFun Games, Dolores Entertainment
Nihilumbra: A Colorful Journey Through Darkness
Released in 2012, Nihilumbra is a beautiful and challenging platformer with a unique art style and innovative gameplay. Players control Born, a young boy who is on a journey to find his missing sister. Along the way, he must use his newfound ability to paint the world around him with different colors, which allows him to solve puzzles and progress through the game’s many levels.
Nihilumbra is a visually stunning game, with a hand-drawn art style that brings the world of Nihilumbra to life. The game’s levels are filled with vibrant colors and intricate details, and the character designs are both charming and expressive. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a mix of ambient and electronic tracks that perfectly complement the game’s atmosphere.
In terms of gameplay, Nihilumbra is a standard platformer, with Born able to walk, jump, and paint the environment. However, the game’s unique color-based mechanic adds a new layer of depth to the gameplay. By painting the environment with different colors, Born can change the behavior of objects, such as making platforms move or creating new paths. This mechanic opens up a wide range of possibilities for puzzle-solving, and the game’s levels are filled with clever and challenging puzzles that will test your brain as well as your reflexes.
One of the things that makes Nihilumbra so special is its story. The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and environmental storytelling, and it is a surprisingly touching and heartwarming tale about love, loss, and the power of hope. The game’s characters are all well-developed and relatable, and you’ll find yourself rooting for Born as he goes on his journey.
Overall, Nihilumbra is a beautiful, challenging, and emotionally resonant platformer that is well worth your time. If you’re a fan of platformers, puzzle games, or simply beautiful games, then you should definitely check out Nihilumbra.
Gameplay
Nihilumbra is a standard platformer, with Born able to walk, jump, and paint the environment. However, the game’s unique color-based mechanic adds a new layer of depth to the gameplay. By painting the environment with different colors, Born can change the behavior of objects, such as making platforms move or creating new paths. This mechanic opens up a wide range of possibilities for puzzle-solving, and the game’s levels are filled with clever and challenging puzzles that will test your brain as well as your reflexes.
In addition to the main story mode, Nihilumbra also features a number of bonus levels and challenges. These bonus levels are even more challenging than the main story levels, and they will put your skills to the test.
Story
Nihilumbra’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and environmental storytelling, and it is a surprisingly touching and heartwarming tale about love, loss, and the power of hope. The game’s characters are all well-developed and relatable, and you’ll find yourself rooting for Born as he goes on his journey.
Art Style
Nihilumbra’s art style is one of the most striking things about the game. The game’s world is hand-drawn, and it is filled with vibrant colors and intricate details. The character designs are also very charming and expressive.
Music
Nihilumbra’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a mix of ambient and electronic tracks that perfectly complement the game’s atmosphere. The game’s music is both beautiful and haunting, and it helps to create a truly immersive experience.
Overall
Nihilumbra is a beautiful, challenging, and emotionally resonant platformer that is well worth your time. If you’re a fan of platformers, puzzle games, or simply beautiful games, then you should definitely check out Nihilumbra.
9/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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