Nihilumbra iOS
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86 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: Nihilumbra is compatible with iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4 and iPads.Discover the huge world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness. When he abandones the void and appears in the world, he begins a long odyssey where he will learn how to use the colors around, that will grant him powerful habilities; though he will have to pay a high price.The void must be one. It reclaims him and will never stop chasing him, destroying everything on its way. To keep being alive, Born will have to condemn the earth he walks, vanishing it forever.CARACTERÍSTICAS- More than 10 hours of gameplay.- Old school Playability inspired on classic games and totally redesigned for tactile devices.- Change ground physics using five different colors.- Use five worlds as your canvas and transform them at you will.- Two different control schemes. Classic buttons or tilting sensor.- Original soundtrack composed by Álvaro Lafuente. Earphones recommended.- Unlock a great surprise by completing the game. Replayability assured.… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Slide to Play
    Jul 17, 2012
    100
    Nihilumbra may tell a downer of a story, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the best platformers on iOS.
  2. Gamezebo
    Jul 9, 2012
    100
    Any gamer who enjoys platformers should not miss this one. Anyone who appreciates a good story should play as well. Despite the few nicks in Nihilumbra's armor, I'm happy to give it five stars. It is an earnest experience. It might not be perfect, but it's a fine example of artists using a medium to tell a story. And it's tons of fun too.
  3. TouchGen
    Jul 6, 2012
    80
    Nihilumbra is one of those games that are more about the emotional experience than the actual gameplay.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 11, 2012
    70
    Nihilumbra is a clever and fascinating puzzle platformer that succeeds in providing a unique mobile experience. Unfortunately it's slightly spoiled by several ups and downs and a really bad difficulty curve.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. weedandbrew
    10
    Totally unique game playing experience - this is the first Iphone game I've played and experienced some emotional response from. Tight controls and compelling gameplay + a badass atmosphere. Check it out.… Expand
  2. hector78
    10
    Nihilumbra is a wonderful journey. A platform adventure with gorgeus graphics, excellent gameplay and a sense of discovery in every corner. One of the best games in the App Store for sure.… Expand
  3. iPhoneGamerUK
    10
    First off this gorgeous,unique and engrossing game is one of my own personal Top 3 games of this year so far along with Gene Effect and Project 83113.

    You really don't need my verdict after that do you? You should already be rushing to hit that download button already if you trust my judgement that is ;) Oh ok i'll humour you again then.

    An epic and eerie journey of a game with a story that is told in a really cool and unique way which compliments the actual game greatly.

    This game will pull you in and not let you go and you will certainly get lost in the experience especially when you have your headphones in to listen to the epic soundtrack.

    One game,which if you found as great an experience that i did,will have you not putting it down.

    Must own in my opinion and you can thank me later for pointing you in the right direction.    … Expand
  4. JudgeDredd
    10
    Love this game on my Iphone!.

    This game is 100% innovative, totally high quality ! totally awesome!!

    When it comes to PC & Mac I will bu    y it again!… Expand

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