Nuclear Drifter
Nuclear drifter is a 2D open-world post-apocalyptic game. In the game we play the role of a farmer who is looking for a new water source for his sheep.
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October 8, 2021
4 years and 298 days ago
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Positive21 reviews95.2%
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13 itemsAbout the Game
Nuclear Drifter is an open world, singleplayer role-playing game with a turn-based combat system. In the game we play the role of a farmer who has to find a new water source. His well has dried up and his animals have nothing to drink. The farmer leaves home and sets off on an adventure in the post-nuclear world, where many dangers await him. The place of play is the mythical continent of Old Zeland. The action of the game takes place in 2289.
Main Features
The game Nuclear Drifter has over 20 missions which are commissioned by various NPCs located in different places on the map of Old Zealand. The player has extensive dialogue options with NPCs. The game has various locations: 5 settlements including one placed on an island, bandit camp, abandoned subway. Different types of enemies are placed on the map: rats, poisonous scorpions, wolves, strong cyclops, zombies, hairy rhinos. Game has day and night system - at night some houses close which simulates that NPCs sleep. In game you can choose one of 2 factions: USA soldiers or settlers from Old Zealand. The choice of faction is dependent on the level of reputation in the given faction. The game has several interesting features such as cooking meat in a stove or on a fire, repairing devices, disarming bombs.
Main Features
The game Nuclear Drifter has over 20 missions which are commissioned by various NPCs located in different places on the map of Old Zealand. The player has extensive dialogue options with NPCs. The game has various locations: 5 settlements including one placed on an island, bandit camp, abandoned subway. Different types of enemies are placed on the map: rats, poisonous scorpions, wolves, strong cyclops, zombies, hairy rhinos. Game has day and night system - at night some houses close which simulates that NPCs sleep. In game you can choose one of 2 factions: USA soldiers or settlers from Old Zealand. The choice of faction is dependent on the level of reputation in the given faction. The game has several interesting features such as cooking meat in a stove or on a fire, repairing devices, disarming bombs.
