Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. 40
    As a visual novel and piece of fiction, NERO is an absolute treasure. As an actual game? It is almost a complete disaster, with slow, boring gameplay, and technical hiccups abound.
  2. May 15, 2015
    40
    Nero holds a lot of promising ideas and a neat little story back with a smorgasbord of technical mishaps and slow, choppy gameplay.
  3. May 29, 2015
    35
    A few interesting puzzles can’t save Nero from being an overwritten, mawkish plod that runs so poorly on the Xbox One it’s tough to play without feeling sick.
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 61
  2. Negative: 10 out of 61
  1. May 16, 2015
    10
    Great indie title with a good narrative, parents should get this for themselves and children it would be a bonding experience definitely worthGreat indie title with a good narrative, parents should get this for themselves and children it would be a bonding experience definitely worth the buy. Full Review »
  2. May 15, 2015
    10
    Reviewing this game means take your time to explore, read, think and use brain. Reviewing this game as a non game means you didn't play itReviewing this game means take your time to explore, read, think and use brain. Reviewing this game as a non game means you didn't play it well. Great experience in the end, if you loved Journey take a look at this game even if it has a few tech problems. Worth 20 bucks for sure. Amazing music, great story, fresh use of narrative. Not for kids. Good job Microsoft, push it now! Full Review »
  3. May 17, 2015
    10
    After just a few seconds I felt home. It instantly reminded me the Myst series, particularly Myst Exile, my favorite. I always liked storyAfter just a few seconds I felt home. It instantly reminded me the Myst series, particularly Myst Exile, my favorite. I always liked story driven games and this one is no exception. Love the puzzles, everyone give a little emotional reward and keeps you going. Always, with this type of games, the biggest disappointment is when the game finish. You would like to keep going forever.
    Great mood, great visuals, loved the music and the storyteller. Waiting for the next one. :)
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