AdventureFit check
Is Nogalious worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of 8-bit-inspired platformers who want pixel-art action and puzzles
- Players seeking medieval-themed adventures centered on rescuing a family member
- Retro computer enthusiasts interested in a game connected to MSX, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64 releases
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking role-playing systems beyond action, puzzles, and platforming
- Players who prefer modern visual styles over pixel art and 8-bit-inspired presentation
- Players looking for a standalone story rather than the first chapter of a trilogy
Our take on Nogalious
Rather than centering on role-playing progression or open-ended exploration, the game returns to 2D platforming built around worlds, dungeons, puzzles, weapons, and boss encounters.
What is Nogalious?
Nogalious is a pixel-art action platformer set in a medieval world.
It follows Nogalious, a former knight of Rusadir, as he travels through five worlds and dungeons to rescue his daughter Mariet from Darama. The game combines 2D platforming with puzzles, combat, objects, and weapons. Four bosses—Zovach, Grotton, Harmor, and Lordaf—command the hostile forces opposing Nogalious. The Steam version brings an 8-bit-inspired style associated with earlier releases on MSX, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64, and adds more than 100 achievements. It is the first entry in a trilogy about Nogalious, Mariet, and Darama.
How Nogalious plays
- 01Five Game Worlds
- Nogalious travels through five distinct areas, including dungeon environments, during the rescue mission.
- 02Puzzle Platforming
- Progress combines 2D platforming with puzzles and hazards in a medieval setting.
- 03Four Boss Fights
- The opposing forces include four named commanders: Zovach, Grotton, Harmor, and Lordaf.
- 04Weapons And Objects
- Combat and progression use different items and weapons against Darama's plans.
- 05Steam Achievements
- The Steam edition includes more than 100 achievements.
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Nogalious: platforms & release
Is Nogalious worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of 8-bit-inspired platformers who want pixel-art action and puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking role-playing systems beyond action, puzzles, and platforming.
Where can I download Nogalious?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Nogalious's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Nogalious on?
Windows only.
