Nimbit Frontier

Great game with ton of content, already in Early Access

not sure what i was expecting but it is amazing. thought it was just gonna be a rogue lite but it has so many unique mechanics

This game has so many gameplay elements that I have enjoyed all combined into one. I cannot wait to see what else the devs come up with. The art style is so cool and so refreshing! I love it so much and wish other games had a similar art style during gameplay. I'm not the quickest wit gamer, so some of the mechanics I had a hard time figuring out without context but once I did and got rolling it all made sense. It is early access after all so I was okay with stumbling along. I was having fun even without understanding some of the core mechanics in the beginning. Definitely worth a buy - plenty of content for a initial release and I'd honestly love to see this project funded to completion!

So far, so good. It's a fun world where you raise, nurture, then release little critters called nimbits back into the wild. I like the design and the movement, and the gameplay has been well structured so far. I had a little trouble with a few basics, like how to use the tether (right click your mouse). and as the game is still so new, it's tough to find answers yet. I don't like that each level is more challenging, yet you have to go so you can get new fragments for new nimbits. I "die" a lot though I am well provisioned. I would like more info on in-game time-gated events. I missed the spring filters, so that put me back a while on some of the environments. I'd also like a way to leave a dive early, or go directly to the nexus/trader/boss instead of following the path through every level. Making the path visible from the first level would also help me decide where I want to go. A noncombat path would be awesome, as sometimes I just want to forage, mine, or fish. I'd also love a way to get fragments without combat, maybe level up a skill in building traps/snares? I don't know who to see to upgrade my equipment. Overall, it's a really fun game I am enjoying a lot. If you like collecting and nurturing critters, if you like games where you tend to things, if you like decorating games, if you like games with interesting NPCs, you'll enjoy this one.

This is just a fantastic game overall. A really cute, sweet, cozy life sim. Yeah, sure, it'll remind you of Stardew. But it sets itself apart in a number of ways. The split focus on dungeon crawling and raising Nimbits presents with challenges you just won't get in other games that this one will be compared to. The town is really great and I'm excited to see what happens as I get to know the villagers. I am only bummed that I got this early because I know I will eventually hit a wall where there isn't more I can do in the game well before it's out of early access but I'm also psyched because it's exactly the game I wanted. I see so much potential for this one and I hope the developers are able to grow it for a long time to come.

I think the core game loop is really, really enjoyable. The social system isn't flashed out yet in case you'd like to see social interactions as in Stardew Valley or similar games of the genre. But the main system that revolves around catching Nimbits, raising them and building habitats to then unlock additional content is extremely well executed. The pace of (the progression of) the game is on the slow side imo and could be improved. Another point is the potential repetitiveness that comes from the narrow loop the EA game presents right now. For me it isnt a problem - quite in contrast I usually unsubscribe quickly from game loops that are too repetitive - as I just enjoy the feeling of booting up the game, having a delve or two, raise some critters, do other chores like fishing and restocking and then boot up another game. I think the charm for me is that the "rhythm" of a day is so clearly defined that it feels very digestible - similar to what daily quest are in MMOs. It feels like the game is valuing my time as a gamer. All in all I can totally recommend giving it a shot. I feel it's unique in its combination of different systems from other games and again for an EA title delivers a lot especially for the price tag.

This is a lovely game. The art style is beautiful, and movement is very smooth. I don't find myself hurrying around in the same way that I tend to with games in this genre. The nimbits are quite cute, and interacting with them is fun. I like the intent behind the premise--that you as the player are trying to help bring back species. It's a wholesome addition to the "creature collector" genre (especially after all of the Palworld I've played recently). You're incentivized to train the creatures quickly and get them released to their forever homes. It discourages the hoarding mindset common in other games of this genre. It would be super cool if a later update added a way to go visit the nimbits in their new home. I haven't spent too much time yet engaging with the NPCs, but so far they seem to have a lot of potential. Hoping to see stories (both lighthearted and heavier) develop as I get higher levels of friendship with them. This game shares some similarities with Grimshire--both games are trying to add a new piece to the "cozy farming sim". Thrilled to see the direction they're both taking it, and the empathy they wish to cultivate in the players. Thanks devs, you're doing great. Fantastic game now, and I can't wait to see what you do with it in the future.