Good stuff!

Nova Drift is pretty much what you expect if you've looked at a few screenshots and answers that age old question of: What if Asteroids was a roguelike? Oh and what if it was also quite stylish and full of build variety?

Jokes aside, I've played this for more than I thought I would and it really does come down to just how many different builds this game enables. The amount of upgrade trees, weapons, hulls and shields really makes it so you can have greatly different runs every time you boot up the game. And if you're gunning for a specific build? You can always reroll your upgrades! All of this in 20-30 minute games (...or more, if you're actually good at it unlike me).

The enemy design is decent, but really shines when we talk bosses and minibosses, who all have their own unique patterns and behaviours that feel distinct from anything else the game throws at you.

Style-wise, the visuals and sound effects are a hit for me since they do a great job at enhancing every attack you make and show you how constantly more powerful you're getting throughout a run.
The music is a bit more on the quiet side, but it fits the tone and atmosphere the game has going for it.

Because it really does come down to that. Nova Drift just *feels* good to play. There's this joy of upgrading and experimenting, battling ever-increasing waves with fluid movement and shooting, made complete by the visuals and soundtrack.

There was thought put into every aspect of this game and it shows. Besides being perhaps slightly overpriced, it's well worth giving this one a look if you're into all the usual indie roguelikes and roguelites. This one might just surprise you.

Good stuff! Nova Drift is pretty much what you expect if you've looked at a few screenshots and answers that age old question of: What if Asteroids was a roguelike? Oh and what if it was also quite stylish and full of build variety? Jokes aside, I've played this for more than I thought I would and it really does come down to just how many different builds this game enables. The amount of upgrade trees, weapons, hulls and shields really makes it so you can have greatly different runs every time you boot up the game. And if you're gunning for a specific build? You can always reroll your upgrades! All of this in 20-30 minute games (...or more, if you're actually good at it unlike me). The enemy design is decent, but really shines when we talk bosses and minibosses, who all have their own unique patterns and behaviours that feel distinct from anything else the game throws at you. Style-wise, the visuals and sound effects are a hit for me since they do a great job at enhancing every attack you make and show you how constantly more powerful you're getting throughout a run. The music is a bit more on the quiet side, but it fits the tone and atmosphere the game has going for it. Because it really does come down to that. Nova Drift just *feels* good to play. There's this joy of upgrading and experimenting, battling ever-increasing waves with fluid movement and shooting, made complete by the visuals and soundtrack. There was thought put into every aspect of this game and it shows. Besides being perhaps slightly overpriced, it's well worth giving this one a look if you're into all the usual indie roguelikes and roguelites. This one might just surprise you.