PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy

[quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33401179/]Follow my curator page for more reviews![/url][/quote] At first I was enjoying Nom Nom Galaxy while playing it with my friend, and then the multiplayer issues began. The state this game was left in when played in online co-op is completely unacceptable. The game constantly freezes, crashes, bugs out and restarts the day, and has unplayable amounts of lag after playing for a little bit. Apparently all of these issues have been mentioned in the forum since release 11 years ago, and the devs never bothered fixing them. I don't even understand why the lag issue crops up when it should be using Peer-to-Peer connection? But perhaps not and it's relying on some server that is in serious need of being replaced. As far as gameplay goes it seems okay, maybe if you're getting this purely for single-player you'll like it more, thought it was already getting repetitive after one planet (planets are basically stages/levels). There really needs to be more stuff to unlock for base building. I also find the whole day cycle thing a bit obnoxious. I don't think there's enough time in a day and I don't really see the point of each planet …

PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy is one of those wonderfully weird games that immediately stands out from everything else. At first glance, the idea of exploring alien planets and turning their wildlife into soup for an intergalactic corporation sounds ridiculous, and honestly, that's part of the charm. It embraces its strange premise wholeheartedly and creates a surprisingly deep and enjoyable experience around it. What impressed me most is just how much content the game offers. Each planet presents different challenges, environments, and resources, constantly introducing new things to discover and adapt to. Unlocking new equipment, expanding your capabilities, and figuring out the most efficient way to automate soup production gives the game an addictive "just one more mission" quality. There are always more upgrades to chase and new ways to improve your operations. The art style deserves special mention as well. PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy has a unique look that gives it a lot of personality. The colorful environments, charming animations, and quirky creatures create a world that feels both inviting and distinctly its own. Even after many hours, the game retains a certain charm that mak…

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Nom Nom Galaxy has a ton of charm, and on paper this should be exactly my kind of game. I like the premise, I like the style, and I like the weird little world it’s going for. The problem is that actually playing it just isn’t very fun. The construction, automation, and general flow of the game are explained poorly enough that I spent most of my time feeling like I was fighting the game instead of learning it. Rather than settling into a satisfying loop, I was constantly confused, second-guessing what I was supposed to be doing, and working against systems that never felt intuitive. That’s the real disappointment here. This feels like a game built out of ingredients I should love, but in practice I never felt like I was playing with it. I felt like I was playing against it the whole time.

I am pretty bummed to say that this game is just completely unreliable. It seems the developers have given up on updating the game or addressing any bugs, small or serious. Frankly, the game is often unplayable (if you're even lucky enough to get it to launch properly). It's a fun game overall but you can't play it!

good game tho it is repetitive in late game