Reviewers Liked
- Good mix of action/strategy
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Occasional crashes
Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is impeccably presented and tightly designed. There is enough variety in characters, upgrades and weapons to ensure that playthroughs never get repetitive and its visceral combat is a joy in itself. Its frustrating unfairness, however, holds it back and may alienate even hardcore roguelike fans. Not the heir to Isaac’s throne many had hoped for then, but still the best action roguelike of 2015.
-- As reviewed by HardcoreGamer
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