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- Its cinematography and realistic & subtle lighting make it stand out from other games where all you see is lights.
- The soothing voice-over, the ’40s background music, and the chill vibe of the game relax you to the core.
- The complex characters, compelling story, and witty banter throughout the game make this game fun to play.
Nobody Wants To Die is a recent release that lets you investigate a murder in a cyberpunk-like world. However, its plot and atmosphere go way beyond any other game.
Cinematic Presentation
The game is set in a dystopian, futuristic, cyberpunk-like world in New York in 2392. Yes, that’s far from our period, but this game effectively depicts it. You get to see research facilities and high-tech labs, which enhances the game’s sci-fi feel.
Immersive Voice-Over
Right off the bat, you’re greeted with a calming voice-over acting of both characters. Even though the music sounds like it is from the ’40s, you don’t get to hear any old accents. Our character’s voice-over acting is so calming that you’d want to listen for hours.
Throughout the game, our character and Sara, our fellow detective constantly on the line, engage in witty back-and-forth conversations, which are hilarious and feel like watching a true Netflix TV show.
Incredible Lighting
The lighting in this game is aimed to be very realistic, so it’s not all over your face all the time. It is like a breath of fresh air since the cyberpunk genre is filled with overly illuminated games.
The lighting and reflections are subtle, and their simplistic nature makes this game stand out. However, this game sometimes appears dull, with blacks being more blacker than other games, resembling the setting in Batman games.
’40s Music
There’s constant music playing in the background, which appears to be a nostalgic ’40s synth-wave soundtrack. However, the music shifts into a more cinematic one whenever there’s a cutscene.
The music also shifts dynamically to match the scene’s tension from calm, ambient tracks during exploration to intense, pulsating beats during high-stakes investigations. All of it makes it feel like you’re watching a high-budget Netflix movie or a show.
Atmospheric Setting
This game features tall skyscrapers, neon-lit streets, and a constant downpour, all of which create an extremely relaxing vibe. The sound muffles when you’re inside your vehicle, and it feels like a blissful moment to be in the car and hear distant raindrops.
Cinematography
This isn’t just another game made on Unreal Engine 5 but employs several cinematic techniques. Before a cutscene, black bars emerge from the top and bottom of your screen, enhancing the scene by 10 points.
Our player smokes through the screen, and the cigarette lights up so incredibly well that it feels almost real. Similarly, our character uses the camera’s eyepiece by bringing it closer to his eyes, which is the screen, and it shifts to the camera mode. I love this small detail.
Compelling Narrative
Much like a well-crafted Netflix show, this 6-hour-long game offers a storyline that lets you relax and enjoy the show. Even though there are puzzles in this game, you don’t have to use your brain constantly.
The Hook
This game begins with a twist right from the start. You’re in a car with your significant other, watching a movie from what appears to be a drive-by cinema from the old times. Suddenly, you have body pain, and current lines surround you inside your car.
You gulp down your medicines with liquor and turn around to see that your partner has disappeared. You swing open the gate to see that you’re hundreds of feet above the ground, hovering in your futuristic car beside the roof of tall skyscrapers.
Blend Of Past With The Future
Some games like The Mafia: Definitive Edition and Read Dead Redemption 2 are based solely on the old period. However, some games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Bladerunner, are set purely for the future.
However, Nobody Wants To Die stands out from the other games because it combines the two time periods. The environment is set in the future, but the vehicles, music, and movies are from the 1940s.
Investigation Techniques
You can investigate the victim’s body using your futuristic device, which can recreate the sequence of events leading up to the crime right in front of your eyes. This way, you can piece the evidence together to solve the mystery. There are also a few choices that impact the story’s ending, and all four endings are incredible.
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