N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure

 Xbox One
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Destructoid
    May 13, 2015
    90
    It's a game that prioritizes emotion above all else, and it does so wonderfully. But as the boy at the heart of this tale learns, emotions are tough to understand, and thus NERO is tough to understand. You'll just know that you felt something, and that sensation alone is worth the journey.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 28, 2015
    80
    Nero is a beautiful contrast between light and dark, love and pain. It's not a fast-paced game, but rather a reflective, insightful, and emotional experience that is a very different kind of game that what we're used to.
  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 7, 2015
    75
    It's definitely a Westernized way of approaching the visual novel, but if you look at it just so, you can see how it might fit in that box.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#89 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 61
  3. Negative: 10 out of 61
  1. EDD0
    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. angryreviewer82
    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. roctavian
    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. :)    … Full Review »
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