Son of Nor
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Adventure, fantasy, action adventure, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Steam
An action-adventure game in a fantasy setting inspired by Arabian myth. We are taken to the desert land of Noshrac, which is at the edge of annihilation by the invading army of the Sarahul Empire, and take control of a warrior. Our task is to find a way to stop the enemy forces, though we will have to fight not only with Sarahul’s scouts, but also monsters that dwell in the desert.
Son of Nor is a fantasy adventure action game inspired by Arabic mythology. It was developed by StillAlive.
The action takes place in a desert fantasy world called Noshrac, which stands at the brink of doom, because of the invading army of the ancient enemy - the Sarahul. The players assume the role of one of the warriors sent out to find the way to stop the invasion. The task is not easy as the sea of sand has become a home to many aggressive monsters. What’s worse, Sarahul scouts are already there, not only warriors, but also powerful warlocks. Luckily, the protagonist is anything but defenseless – he’s got a large arsenal of powers.
The powers are divided into three categories. Telekinesis allows for using the surroundings to fight, for example by throwing rocks at enemies or triggering traps. Terramorphing is used to manipulate the desert’s shape, erecting barriers, slowing down enemies and making your own paths. The protagonist also knows magic based on control of elements, including fire, air and life essence. All of this was created to reward the player's creativity. Defeating a large group of enemies takes much cunning, and every problem may be solved in a few ways. Apart from the solo campaign, the game also offers a co-op mode for up to four players.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Critical Hit: 5.5 / 10 by Matthew Figueira
A game with lots of great ideas that just aren't implemented as well as you'd hope. Son of Nor is lacking in some areas, but still manages to invoke a few hours of fun nonetheless – if you can look past its rough edges.
Impulsegamer: 3 / 5 by Edwin Millheim
Son of Nor has some promise, delivers a passable game… but can be so much better. If you come into this knowing you're playing what can be considered an Indy title you won't be let down as much. There are some good things going on, and it may hold your interest a bit… if nothing else than for the interesting abilities that are bestowed on the playable character.
GamingTrend: 55 / 100 by Niko DelValle
Son of Nor has it's moments of brilliance where its strengths are realized, but ultimately none of its best elements are developed enough to make them feel meaningful for more than a few hours. Nor isn't bad, but it's so uninteresting it can hardly claim to be good.
Son of Nor Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: stillalive studios
Publisher: Viva Media
Son of Nor System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz/AMD Athlon X2 6400+ 2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 8800 GT/Radeon HD 4670 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8