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Nova Drift

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4.6/5

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4.6

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Nova Drift
Description
- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE - Nova Drift is a 'rogue-lite' space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements, emphasizing build-crafting and deep customization. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to take a build from inception to exec...
Genre:
Action - Arcade - Roguelike
Tags:
Action, Indie, 2D, Sci-fi, Casual, show 8 more... Great Soundtrack, Roguelike, Space, Retro, Roguelite, Arcade, Shoot'EmUp, Bullet Hell
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4.6/5

( 37 Reviews )

4.6

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Product details
2019, Chimeric, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 or higher, 2 Ghz CPU, 4 GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent, Integrated cards al...
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Time to beat
7 hMain
43 h Main + Sides
50.5 h Completionist
29 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE -


Nova Drift is a 'rogue-lite' space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements, emphasizing build-crafting and deep customization. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to take a build from inception to execution in a single, captivating game session. 

Build to play how you want, creating a unique build every game. Runs are quick, allowing for rapid experimentation and iteration. 

DEFINE YOUR BUILD, combining dozens of choices of Weapon, Shield, and Body GEAR, including:


 

 

  • Weapon - Thermal Lance: Channel a focused lance of heat that makes targets vulnerable to further damage. 
     
  • Weapon - Swords: Wield a pair of monomolecular double-edged swords that parry projectiles. 
     
  • Shield - Warp: Teleport when your shield breaks, creating an entry and exit blast. 
     
  • Shield - Halo: Burn targets within your shields radius. 
     
  • Body - Carrier: Command a legion of Swarm Constructs. 
     
  • Body - Leviathan: Become an ever-growing serpent that shreds with its body. 
     
  • Body - Firefly: Sear targets with massive thrusters.
     

Unlock an arsenal of over 200 MODULAR UPGRADES:


Transform your build, choosing from dozens of SUPER MODS:


 

 

  • Charged Mines: Your mines charge, unleashing your weapon on detonation. 
     
  • Dying Star: Take constant damage, but burn nearby targets based on proximity and how damaged you are. 
     
  • Barrage: Transform any weapon into a bullet hose. 
     
  • Singular Strike: Fuse all of your projectiles into one giant projectile. 
     
  • Ataraxia: Gain powerful passive buffs for each unspent upgrade point. 
     
  • Antimatter Rounds: Your weapon can punch through hostile projectiles. 
     
  • Void Slice: Teleport, slicing through anything in your path. 
     
  • Warp Strike: Your projectiles can screen-wrap. 
     
  • Sanctuary: Convert your shield into a massive roving bubble and gain power while within it.
     

Enjoy varied GAME MODES:


 
 

  • Endless: Find out just how far you can push your build after victory. 
     
  • Draft: Jump deep into enemy territory with a pre-constructed build. 
     
  • Wild Metamorphosis: Enjoy a challenging "rogue-like" experience that offers powerful, transformative mods.
     

Unlock MODULAR CHALLENGE MODES as your skills grow. Greater risk means greater rewards!



EXAMPLE BUILD - Celestial Striker:


This unconventional build defeats enemies by slamming right through them, detonating its shields, and burning anything nearby. 

 

 
 

  • Hullbreaker is the cornerstone of our build, fast, resilient, and able to deal massive crash damage based on its velocity. 
     
  • Amp Shield increases our velocity and damage, which results in massive crash damage. 
     
  • Volatile Shields ensures that when our Amp Shield breaks on impact, nearby enemies receive a devastating explosion. 
     
  • Flash Shielding lets us get our shield back quickly. 
     
  • Celestial Lance converts our speed into a burning aura, letting us crowd control as we soar. 
     
  • Celestial Surge lets us convert our aura into a massive burning projectile on demand, igniting anything in its path.


Nova Drift is a decade-long labor of love developed by Jeffrey Nielson (Chimeric) in collaboration with its community, featuring music and audio by Miles Tilmann (Pixeljam). 

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
7 hMain
43 h Main + Sides
50.5 h Completionist
29 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Arcade - Roguelike
Tags:
Action, Indie, 2D, Sci-fi, Casual, show 8 more... Great Soundtrack, Roguelike, Space, Retro, Roguelite, Arcade, Shoot'EmUp, Bullet Hell
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Chimeric / Pixeljam
Size:
398 MB
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User reviews

Posted on: February 20, 2020

Early Access review

Tinyboss

Games: 11 Reviews: 1

It's just really well done

Only about 5% of games are worth your time, let alone the purchase price. This is one.

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Posted on: April 18, 2020

beefasaurus

Verified owner

Games: 150 Reviews: 3

A fantastic roguelike!

This game is so much fun to play and experiment with. I hope developer makes more like this. Or even a sequel.

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Posted on: December 15, 2024

VolumedWolf72

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Games: 42 Reviews: 1

Great tactical

Good game with a lot of mod options and battle charistics to choose from

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Posted on: January 12, 2025

LennartNight

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Games: 16 Reviews: 1

Still love it

It's still this good after all those years

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Posted on: January 20, 2025

Medereyes

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Games: 693 Reviews: 19

Nova Drift

I think this game is amazing with all the different builds and shields and the bodies

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