67
It's relatively fun in small doses, but Project Nomads doesn't live up to the potential that its unusual design suggests.
86
Achingly beautiful, eccentric combat in the clouds.
52
Any good feelings generated during the game's opening and initial sequence were quickly squashed by the game's numbing tedium... Looks great, no filling.
9
This is one of my childhood games. It is unlike anything else that I've played. While it was far from perfect, and felt like so much more could be done with the whole "floating island" concept, it has still left its mark in my heart as a unique, beautiful experience for my 11-year-old self. And I'm afraid that in a while, nobody will be able to download it again. People of the internet, fellow nomads of the old times, rise and spread the word. Seed it on torrent sites, so that this game's legacy lives on!
Project Nomads
Released On:
Nov 1, 2002
Metascore
Mixed or Average
62
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
My Score
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Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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Xbox
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
23% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
69% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
86
Achingly beautiful, eccentric combat in the clouds.
79
Has a great storyline and is set in an amazing world, but is only a typical RTS/FPS title.
67
It's relatively fun in small doses, but Project Nomads doesn't live up to the potential that its unusual design suggests.
60
Although it offers a mix of strategy, vehicle-based shooting, and third-person action, none of these elements surpass mediocrity due to the lukewarm gameplay. [Feb 2003, p.84]
57
An ambitious genre-bending title killed by one tedious mission after another.
50
Once your island is set up, you can tackle the missions. Well, tackle may be too strong of a word, trudge may be more correct.
30
The canned plot does all the driving and you're just along for the dull weird ride. [Feb 2003, p.71]
User score
Generally Favorable
86% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
9% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
5% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jun 21, 2019
9
This is one of my childhood games. It is unlike anything else that I've played. While it was far from perfect, and felt like so much more could be done with the whole "floating island" concept, it has still left its mark in my heart as a unique, beautiful experience for my 11-year-old self. And I'm afraid that in a while, nobody will be able to download it again. People of the internet, fellow nomads of the old times, rise and spread the word. Seed it on torrent sites, so that this game's legacy lives on!
SummaryCatastrophe, first part: The planet of the Nomads burst. Catastrophe, second part: A few survivors drift on rocky islands through space and time. Anyway, the catastrophe has its good sides as well: 1.) A fascinating world in airy spaces was created. 2.) The game character you choose - mysterious Susie, clever John or strong Goliath - has... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
