Nobody Saves the World
Nobody Saves the World is a PlayStation 5 adventure game developed by DrinkBox Studios. It centers on area and route exploration, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression, with controls and information arranged around the DualSense twin sticks, triggers, directional pad, and face buttons, with touchpad, motion input, adaptive triggers, and detailed haptics where the game uses them.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.2 / 10
About this game
Nobody Saves the World is a PlayStation 5 adventure game centered on area and route exploration, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression. Locations, objectives, and clues gradually open the main chapters, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Theme, character expression, and environmental clues need to support exploration together, while SSD streaming, 4K and HDR output, 3D audio, performance or quality modes, and high-density interfaces need to preserve feedback and information clarity together. The genre-specific limitation is that guidance, objective triggers, camera behavior, or dense text can create search and comprehension costs. Platform conditions also include install size, SSD space, patch version, DualSense battery life, visual mode and frame rate, online dependencies, PS VR2 requirements, and cross-generation version differences affect the current release. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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PlayStation 5AI review
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Inventive transformations outshine repetitive dungeons.
Transforming into unusual creatures and mixing their abilities is the real attraction here. Each form suggests different combat choices, while its tasks encourage experimentation beyond simply defeating more enemies. The exaggerated artwork and absurd situations keep the adventure lighthearted. It is especially rewarding for players who enjoy discovering combinations for themselves. The dungeon layouts are less consistently interesting than the skill system, however, and extended sessions can expose repetition. Powerful combinations may also reduce the pressure of individual encounters. The PS5 review documents smooth controls that support frequent attacks and transformations. Changing forms when a build becomes routine is a useful way to maintain discovery, rather than treating every map as a checklist to clear immediately.
Strengths
- Abilities support varied builds.
Weaknesses
- Dungeon layouts repeat.
Who it is for: Action RPG players who enjoy flexible builds.
Play notes: Assesses the 2022 base solo campaign, excluding later DLC and current online guarantees.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Build discovery is stronger than dungeon variety. | Reviewed | 7.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Ability combinations make transformations strategically meaningful. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Visual exaggeration and humour give the adventure personality. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Smooth controls keep the emphasis on ability choices. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- DrinkBox Studios
- Publisher
- DrinkBox Studios
- Release date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- 3D GraphicsExplorationMain Story 10–20 HoursInvestigationLocal Co-opSlow BurnSolo-friendlyPlayer versus PlayerStory-drivenLinear LevelsThird PersonPuzzle Solving
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- MultiplayerCo-opSingle player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideApr 14, 2022
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideApr 14, 2022
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Sources
- www.nintendo.com