- Gameplay: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 122 sampled reviews
Based on 215 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 122 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
From its opening moments, the game establishes an atmosphere of mystery and tension, inviting players to uncover the truth behind an abandoned facility while mastering an innovative gameplay mechanic that rewards logic over speed.
Beyond solving puzzles, NODE presents a thoughtful science fiction narrative centered around artificial intelligence, technological responsibility, and the consequences of past decisions.
Effective lighting, mechanical animations, and subtle visual effects reinforce the sense of exploring an aging nuclear complex where every room carries traces of its forgotten past.
Complementing the visuals is a restrained soundtrack filled with ambient mechanical sounds, distant alarms, and carefully placed musical themes that heighten immersion without distracting from the thoughtful gameplay.
I feel the way the game progresses and slowly increases the difficulty is great.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Valve device support
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The lowest we've tracked is $8.99.
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