This game is hard to describe or to review - even after playing almost 1000 hours. Nether is, by far, the most atmospheric survival game/shooter I've ever played. The abandoned city (based on Chicago) with it's grass flooded streets, skyscapers and strange creatures is a truly thrilling environment. Combined with it's challenging PVP part this game generates adrenalin rushes like no other. Expect to die, expect it often. Don't expect to find friendly players outside the safe zones. The faster you learn this lesson, the more fun it provides.

The graphics, made with Unreal Engine 3, is quite good but, like other sandbox games with their huge maps, is quite demanding concerning your hardware. The sound effects are simply amazing. The first "Shrieker" will scare the ♥♥♥♥ out of you, I promise.

But this game has two problems. First: Bugs. Nether started n as an early access game on Steam, so nobody expects a perfect game. But even after a year, it still suffers from many bugs and glitches. None of them are truly game breaking, but some of them can be quite annyoing over time. Second: Hackers. For months the community requested help from the developers, nothing happend. On Steam, Nether is suppost to have VAC protection, but either it isn't working or ineffective.

Both problems can make it very hard for new players to fall in love with the world of Nether. I am familiar with the game and its problems and I still enjoy every second in Nether. Playing Nether as a lone wolf offers the ultimate survival experience, because you never know what's behind the next corner.

This game is hard to describe or to review - even after playing almost 1000 hours. Nether is, by far, the most atmospheric survival game/shooter I've ever played. The abandoned city (based on Chicago) with it's grass flooded streets, skyscapers and strange creatures is a truly thrilling environment. Combined with it's challenging PVP part this game generates adrenalin rushes like no other. Expect to die, expect it often. Don't expect to find friendly players outside the safe zones. The faster you learn this lesson, the more fun it provides. The graphics, made with Unreal Engine 3, is quite good but, like other sandbox games with their huge maps, is quite demanding concerning your hardware. The sound effects are simply amazing. The first "Shrieker" will scare the shit out of you, I promise. But this game has two problems. First: Bugs. Nether started n as an early access game on Steam, so nobody expects a perfect game. But even after a year, it still suffers from many bugs and glitches. None of them are truly game breaking, but some of them can be quite annyoing over time. Second: Hackers. For months the community requested help from the developers, nothing happend. On Steam, Nether is suppost to have VAC protection, but either it isn't working or ineffective. Both problems can make it very hard for new players to fall in love with the world of Nether. I am familiar with the game and its problems and I still enjoy every second in Nether. Playing Nether as a lone wolf offers the ultimate survival experience, because you never know what's behind the next corner.