Nova Lands

 Switch
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  1. Starbit
    Nov 24, 2023
    50
    Thanks to a good sense of progression, the player will enjoy watching their endeavour grow, but Nova Lands veers off the right track when its sense of progression gives place to an overwhelming amount of objects and tasks on the screen, as well as game mechanics that become dull and repetitive too quickly. What's more, the game's controls are rather irregular in their response, and the performance suffers from too many issues. Overall, this is an experience that's best suited for intensive play, rather than a relaxed approach.

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  1. MannyOwl
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    The gameplay of this farming-style game is highly addictive. The automation mechanics are straightforward and simple to grasp. It would haveThe gameplay of this farming-style game is highly addictive. The automation mechanics are straightforward and simple to grasp. It would have been more enjoyable if there were larger areas or additional islands, even if they maintained the same themes. In summary, this game provides a relaxed experience where you gather, construct, and enhance various elements. The gameplay loop is incredibly gratifying.… Full Review »
  2. LucikTHJ
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Oh, my goodness, let me tell you how blown away I am by this game! Seriously, you need to drop everything and get your hands on it right now.Oh, my goodness, let me tell you how blown away I am by this game! Seriously, you need to drop everything and get your hands on it right now. Trust me, I could go on and on for a whopping 50+ hours about how amazing it is, but I don't want to spoil any surprises for you.

    Just take my word for it — this game is an absolute must-play on Switch. I guarantee you won't regret it. And let me tell you, I'm certainly not regretting a single moment of it. At one point, I was a bit down because I thought it was reaching its conclusion, but lo and behold, something incredible happened that completely changed the game for me.

    I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the developers for creating such a masterpiece.    … Full Review »
  3. Swery451
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    After spending approximately 25 hours completing the game and earning all achievements, here's my concise review:

    The game combines    After spending approximately 25 hours completing the game and earning all achievements, here's my concise review:

    The game combines elements from Forager and Factorio but falls short of excelling in either aspect. The initial hours are enjoyable, filled with anticipation and unlocking new content. However, my overall impression is marred by the disappointing ending, which overshadowed the positive experience I had during the first three-quarters of the game.

    Unlike Factorio's expansive map and blueprint system that encourages the growth of a colossal factory, this game restricts your workspace severely. Towards the end, I struggled to fit numerous assemblers on a small island, hampering production speed despite gem speed-up upgrades.

    Logistics and collector robots are also limited, with only five allowed per island, making packaged product management challenging. The inability of logistics robots to carry more than one item at a time becomes frustrating, particularly when dealing with the requirement of 100 items per package. It seems as though the game's testing primarily focused on the functional aspects of the final 25% before release.

    Despite these issues, I still recommend the game because it is enjoyable and has the potential to improve. However, as you approach the end, you'll encounter the limitations I've described. Increasing the available workspace, either by enlarging existing islands or introducing more islands, would greatly enhance the gameplay. Furthermore, having ten robots per island, with stack carrying as a logistics bot upgrade, would alleviate logistical challenges.    … Full Review »
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