When the review code for Nova-111 landed on my desk, I was expecting some kind of space shoot ‘em up. I mean, it really does have that kind of cool sounding name that invokes memories of R-Type or Gradius. What I got was something very...
Genres and mechanics have names for a reason. When something comes up often enough, it's worth developing a shorthand and grouping things together that feel alike. In the past few years, mashing up genres has become the new it thing. When done well, a...
Nova-111 is a fun little adventure with great music and sound effects utilized to contribute to the game's aesthetic in a positive way. It does have a few faults, including how quickly several of the upgrades are thrown at you (though this may be a...
Funktronic Labs' Nova-111 was the highlight of my BitSummit in 2014. It blends turn-based movement with real-time elements to make an action puzzler of sorts. All of this is to rescue 111 scientists. Just trust us -- it's tough to explain how good it...
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