Nobody Saves The World Review - Dungeon-Crawling Magic
When you think of a gaming hero, what comes to mind? The strapping Knight that barely fits into their armour and has a sword the size of a tree trunk? A hooded Ranger that fires arrows like rain from a storm? A birthday party magician that is aided by pure luck and the power of tigers? Or even a simple egg that can roll around to deal minor damage and, uh, well that’s about it? How about a Nobody whose strongest power is a meagre “slappy pooh”?
In Nobody Saves The World, you’re all of these at once, and more. After “discovering” the wizard Nostramagus’ wand in a cabinet drawer, Nobody sets off on a quest to stop The Calamity by finding gem shards spread across countless dungeons, all the while helping random civilians by reversing a fish curse, falling in love with a horse, and stealing from a vendor simply by making great use of a discount on knives.
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Drinkbox is well known for its humour, and it’s very present in Nobody Saves The World. Although character dialogue is pretty minimal, all of it is charming and witty, with Randy the Rad particularly stealing the show in every scene that he’s in. The plot isn’t really a massive focus, but there are enough twists and character moments to keep you invested, all of it constantly supported by the weird world and dungeons you find yourself in.
Another striking thing about Nobody Saves The World is its visual style, which is basically Newgrounds meets The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Its warped art is a far cry from Guacamelee, but is expressive and bright in its own way. Prepare to hear this a lot, but the dungeons and forms are the real highlight here and have you exploring the insides of dragons as a goofy little
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