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Nomad

A serene first-person 3D platformer where you use a magical rope to traverse the body of a dormant ancient colossus in order to heal its wounds and awaken it once again. Embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature's long-lost wonders.

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Developer
Bob Wu, David Zheng
Publisher
USC Games
Release
May 5, 2023
3 years and 90 days ago
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Very Positive57 reviews86.0%

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About the Game



Nomad is an atmospheric first-person platformer where you embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature’s long-lost wonders.

Your goal is to climb on top of a colossi to awaken it from its eternal slumber by combining jumps and a magical rope.



Climb the Collosi

Use your trusty grappling hook to latch onto the collsi and propel yourself forward. Chain your grappling hook to launch yourself into the air. Explore and create your own paths up the giant.

Explore nature from a new perspective

Explore a magical land of enormity. Enjoy breathtaking views as you continue to rise higher and higher into the clouds.




Nomad was created by Bob Wu and David Zheng as part of the University of Southern California’s Game Development class. This included a collaboration with many talented musicians at Berklee College of Music, including David Contarino, Zhengzheng Fan, Sara Maeng, Albert Wang, and Andrea Brun. For more information, please visit our publisher page. To learn more about the USC Games program, the #1 Games Program in the world, check out the USC Games website, linked to the right.
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