NORCO

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 66
  3. Negative: 13 out of 66

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  1. Kizershroom
    Apr 20, 2022
    7
    Good. Reminded me of the Jake Hunter series and Portopia Serial Murder on the Famicom/NES. A visual novel type of game, you would like it if you like narrative focused games.
  2. drlowdon
    Apr 14, 2023
    7
    In the near future a young woman returns to the refinery town of Norco, Louisiana following the death of her mother and discovers that her brother has gone missing.

    Norco can occasionally be a little frustrating when it doesn’t really make it clear what you’re supposed to do next in order to progress, but the plot, interesting characters, graphical style and sound design all help to    In the near future a young woman returns to the refinery town of Norco, Louisiana following the death of her mother and discovers that her brother has gone missing.

    Norco can occasionally be a little frustrating when it doesn’t really make it clear what you’re supposed to do next in order to progress, but the plot, interesting characters, graphical style and sound design all help to create a unique atmosphere. Fans of the point and click genre should enjoy this.    … Expand
  3. Archound
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    Such a disappointing climax. I actually cannot remember a worse ending execution. So, some plot points are explained within the last 10 sentences, half of them being white text on a black screen, and BOOM, credits. The narration and mood of the game were excellent if it wasn't for the last 5 minutes (seriously!).
  4. Padudu
    Apr 24, 2022
    7
    Short and interesting story with delightful pixel-art and soundtrack alongside it. A tribute to old-point and click games with a very distinctive modernized approach. Most gameplay mechanics felt like failed experimentation and some exploration segments also felt less rewarding. The lack of voice acting was also detrimental to the experience.
  5. nep321
    Apr 9, 2023
    5
    I'm all for old school graphical nostalgia, but really wish there was just a bit more detail in the scenes. It was too pixelated for my tastes. The story was a bit too.....bizarre and convoluted.
  6. royalguy07
    Jul 19, 2022
    7
    Norco features an engaging story and is filled to the brim with secrets and fun characters. I think the story got a little scattered and hard to follow as the game pulled the pieces in for the finale. I am not sure how many endings there are but the driving force of the game was seemingly unresolved at the end for me. The few non point-and-click aspects of the game were few and far enoughNorco features an engaging story and is filled to the brim with secrets and fun characters. I think the story got a little scattered and hard to follow as the game pulled the pieces in for the finale. I am not sure how many endings there are but the driving force of the game was seemingly unresolved at the end for me. The few non point-and-click aspects of the game were few and far enough between to be fresh and inventive. Would recommend this to any narrative style adventure game enthusiasts. Beat in just under 5 hours in one sitting, thanks again GamePass.… Expand

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameStar
    Jan 25, 2023
    83
    Norco offers an incredibly atmospheric story - without gameplay surprises.
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  2. Guardian
    Oct 9, 2022
    100
    Like Kentucky Route Zero and Disco Elysium, the writing here occasionally sacrifices clarity for floridity, although its ornate descriptions do add detail and texture to the rudimentary pixel art.
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  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 13, 2022
    90
    NORCO is hauntingly beautiful. A surreal tale that is dystopic and futuristic but at the same time extremely rooted in the hopeless and sad reality of the suburban industrial areas of USA. A sort of a great acid trip that we won't soon forget.
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