Nirvana

Nirvana (2025)

ESMA - Ecoles Creatives · February 1, 2025 · Action, Adventure, Platformer, Singleplayer, FPS

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About Nirvana

✦ AI summary

Nirvana is a fast-paced bullet hell FPS where you play as Ari, a young earthling thrust into a mystical world and blessed with reality-bending powers to battle corrupted creatures and defeat the god Raj. Master your inherited abilities to navigate a sprawling temple of sacred halls and forgotten crypts while facing relentless waves of enemies in this punishing blend of reflex-demanding action and strategic gameplay.

Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...

• A mystical universe to explore

A mystical temple with many facets, from sacred halls to forgotten crypts, all linked by a mysterious power of divine might, awaits you. On your quest, discover lost artifacts, battle corrupted creatures and restore the sacred balance.

• Fast-FPS Bullet Hell: A daunting challenge

Immerse yourself in fast-paced, merciless gameplay where every second counts. This fast FPS bullet hell will challenge you with enemies of increasing difficulty and a mix of genres that test your reflexes and strategy. Master your powers to survive the relentless hordes of opponents.

• The story of Ari, a young earthling with unique powers

Ari, unwillingly absorbed into a mystical world, has accidentally inherited the consciousness of several entities. This bug in the system gives her new powers that guide and strengthen her in her fight. Use these new abilities to progress, unlock secret areas and defeat powerful enemies.

Team : 

  • Gameplay Programing - Hugo ROCHE
  • AI Programing - Nathan GATEAU-REUZE
  • Level Design/ Cinematics - Mathieu ABADIE
  • Game/ Level Design - Lucas COULOMBEL
  • Game Design - Andreas VANMEERBECK
  • Concept Art - Ilona DUPREY
  • Character Artist - Noa AFFAGARD
  • Character Artist - Antonin COUZINET
  • Environment Artist - Giovan BUIATTI
  • Environment Artist - Lilian DURET
  • VFX Helper - Kyliann FAGGIAN
  • Sound Design - Nicolas ROCHE
  • Sound Design - Victor DESRAT
  • Sound Design - Solène FALK
  • Music - Arnaud "Header" PREYNAT-SEAUVE

Voice Actors : 

  • Ari - Audrey BOURGEOIS
  • Simon - Frederic PERCHET
  • Anna - Agathe SCHUMACHER
  • Diana - Alexandra MORI
  • Blaise - Ronan DUCOLOMB

Nirvana — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Nirvana is a brief FPS with excellent movement mechanics and impressive polish that players praise as a solid proof of concept, though it's more of a tech demo than a full game at around 20-30 minutes in length. The main criticisms center on its minimal story, short playtime with only a handful of enemy encounters, and occasional performance issues. Players generally feel it's worth a quick playthrough and view it as a promising foundation that could develop into something more substantial.

Recommended Sep 5, 2026
Original concept for a FPS, would buy a version that continues the story or pads things out, well worth a half hour playthrough and gl to the devs whatever they do.
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Recommended Sep 18, 2026
Good 20 minute game, nothing too wow but it has great movement. There were some lags here and there but might've been on my end. Not too many enemies, you fight 3-4 times and then its boss time.
Recommended Aug 3, 2026
I think the game is great, the graphics are awesome, the boss fights and enemies overall are great but what I think could be upgraded is the story (if there is any) and the lenght of the game.
Recommended Jul 25, 2026
Excellent proof of concept student project. Movement feels great, there is a much higher than expected level of polish. It is in a way more of a tech demo than a game but what they do have is fun. I could easily see this concept turning into a fully featured indie that is commercially successful. Wish all the creators the best with their careers.
Not recommended Jul 3, 2026
dont buy
Not recommended Jun 8, 2026
too much parkour and why is it french?

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