Underplayed Gems

NERVE (2021)

NERVE cover
Developer
Gunfish Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Racing
Rating
4.6 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You race as a fragile ball of light through a vibrant, abstract cylinder, dodging obstacles to a rhythmic soundtrack while learning from each punishing mistake.

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What players say

Players praise the fast-paced arcade action, adaptive soundtrack, and polished visuals. However, some find enemies untelegraphed and the required slow-motion focus frustrating, with a few calling the difficulty unfair. Most agree it's a solid experience, though not very replayable.

Screenshots

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