Nihilumbra is an adventure game that follows Bourne, a being created from absolute nothingness and escaping into a colorful world. Bourne must use the five colors he discovers to gain the ability to transform the world around him. However, the dark and empty Void from which Bourne escaped attempts to bring him back, creating an intense race between Bourne’s evolution and the Void’s destructive pursuit. One of Nihilumbra’s most beloved qualities is its beautifully composed original score by Alvaro Lafuente. The emotional music perfectly matches the mood of Bourne’s lonely adventure. Lafuente’s creative blending of styles results in a moving and memorable score.
The use of headphones is highly recommended to appreciate the soundtrack, which convincingly accompanies players on their journey. The centerpiece of Nihilumbra is its innovative color conversion mechanic. Once Bourne becomes familiar with the five colors, he can paint them on surfaces. Each color changes the physics of the environment differently. The strategic and creative use of colors is essential to solving environmental mysteries and advancing Bourne’s quest for self-discovery. This colorful gaming system makes over 10 hours of gameplay fun and varied from start to finish. Nihilumbra immerses players in a visually immersive world rendered in a minimalist 2D art style.
Environments and characters come to life with clear shapes and lines combined with soft hues. This creates a beautiful, almost picturesque atmosphere that immerses players deeply into Bourne’s struggle. Evolving colors and animations superimposed on the image reinforce the narrative themes. This art style feels classic and fresh at the same time. Despite Nihilumbra’s significant length, dedicated players are sure to return thanks to the game’s many unlockable features. Completing the adventure unlocks a secret “surprise” that promises additional challenges and story content. Additionally, there are two completely different control schemes to choose from.
Features:
– More than 10 hours of gameplay.
– An “old school” game inspired by classic games but reimagined for haptic devices.
– Ability to change the physics of the earth using five different colors.
– Use the five worlds as a canvas and transform them as you wish.
– Two different control schemes: classic buttons or tilt sensor.
– Original soundtrack composed by Alvaro Lafuente. It is recommended to use headphones.
– Unlockable surprise upon completion of the game. Replay value guaranteed.
