Furthermore, there are inter-dimensional cops that seem to be interested in anyone pursuing the Throne – and this interest is expressed through filling their target with plasma.Īccording to the speculation of fans and some tidbits by Vlambeer’s people, the player characters have made a pact with each other in their pursuit of the Nuclear Throne: they will set out for it, one person at a time, piece-meal. The protagonist – whoever and whatever he/she/it is – has to destroy the others in order to advance. Predictably, this results in there being quite a lot of hazards, monsters and murderous competitors along the way. Further bolstering this rumor, anyone who seeks the Nuclear Throne would be stalked by semi-sentient portals that shunt them closer and closer to the abode of the Throne. The rumor is that anyone who controls the throne controls the fate of the world – but there can be only one. However, there is a pervasive rumor about a chance at hope: the titular Nuclear Throne. Life is understandably harsh and short for anyone, including the mutants. Steroids is a character who somehow survived the apocalypse by being hella muscular. Glowing-green radioactive materials are the new currency (and also food), and language has devolved into “Trashtalk”, which is practically gibberish with actual meaning behind every utterance.Īlso, many, many guns have survived the nuclear holocaust, so everyone that has hands (or equivalents) is well-armed. Whatever remains of humanity are now comically hideous mutants that have no qualms mutating themselves in order to survive. The world in Nuclear Throne has gone down the atomic toilet.
Of course, this is perhaps expected, since Vlambeer – maker of the goofy shooter Gun Godz – developed this game. However, where most games that use this setting are often serious in their tone (most of the time), Nuclear Throne has a whimsical take on it. The post-apocalypse is a staple setting in video games. Unfortunately, a design decision on the part of Vlambeer prevents the player from fully utilizing his/her skill and experience at this game. Nuclear Throne appears to scratch that itch (if the DLCs for and sequel to Binding of Isaac have not already). By Gelugon_baat | Review Date: June 29, 2018Įver since Binding of Isaac, there has been an interest in rogue-lite games that reward skill on the part of the player while minimizing the influence of luck on the gameplay.
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