NODE

NODE is a puzzle platformer that takes a refreshingly unconventional approach to its genre by replacing direct character control with a command programming system. Developed and published by Lapsus Games, the title places players inside a deteriorating nuclear installation inspired by the Cold War, where every challenge revolves around carefully planning a robot's movements instead of reacting in real time. 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. Rather than relying on traditional platforming skills, NODE asks players to build sequences of commands that dictate how the robotic protagonist behaves. Every jump, movement, pause, and interaction must be programmed before execution, turning each level into an elaborate engineering puzzle. Watching a carefully constructed plan unfold successfully is immensely satisfying, especially after multiple attempts and refinements. The game constantly encourages experimentation, allowing players to analyze failures, adjust their instructions, and gradually di…

great game, love everything about it.

So I played this for the first time yesterday. I have never done puzzle games where you have to figure out actions for x time to make it work. This being a new experience it was a ton of fun! Would def recommend if you like puzzle games! I feel the way the game progresses and slowly increases the difficulty is great. The robot also looks cute <3

I've always been a huge fan of these moody puzzle platformers like inside or limbo so once i saw this game i was immediately intrigued. The timeline gameplay initially put me of but the relatively recent addition of platformer mode made me dive into it. I wish i could say i was pleasantly suprised but unfortunately i was left rather dissapointed. For all the good node does it fumbles the ball on the most important aspect in a game; the gameplay. Actually playing node felt horrible, with controls that felt very cumbersome and clunky. Slightly moving your character sent you rolling forward or backward at too high a pace and slowing down felt irresponsive too. The whole game controled as if i was on slippery ice. Now I don't know whether or not this is a stick drift issue specifically which my controler has some lightly. Most games do compensate for that however, but indies especially aren't guaranteed to do that. Even if that wasn't a problem i still wouldn't have liked the gameplay though because the trial and error like platforming/puzzles just aren't fun. You often just have to die a bunch of times to these hazards ('puzzles') before seeing the openings. There's also this mechani…

I haven't finished the game yet, but NODE as a puzzle platformer hits all the boxes for me. You can play it as a normal platformer with a controller, but hear me out, Timeline Mode is where this game truly shines and adds to the immersion of the game. The trial and error of sending the little bot instructions through visual programming to overcome obstacles is a very rewarding experience. Highly recommend giving it a shot, and if you don't like the step-by-step instruction gameplay, you can always swap to Realtime Mode.

First impressions for this game, having played both modes for the first few chapters (I'll come back when I've had a chance to continue) Programmer (Hard mode) This game does a great job of giving a brand new take on puzzle platformers by having you code each step of the journey, while still being very accessible and introducing mechanics progressively. It's easy to tweak the steps without having to start fresh everytime and there are even a few hidden lore if you care to look for them Platformer (Easier mode) Still a very smooth gameplay loop, fun and with multiple routes, I even managed to sneak past an enemy designed to block my path with some lucky timing. I imagine the platformer side of this would make a fantastic speedrun as well