Return NULL, a Point & Click Adventure, is set in a distant dystopian society under an oppressive force where you play the role of Jack Drebin; husband and soon to be father whose life is on the verge of chaos. Episode 1 sets up key characters and a plot that escalates into an intense finale.
- Interactive Fiction (43)
- Indie (36)
- Comic Book (24)
- Great Soundtrack (24)
- Point & Click (17)
- Adventure (16)
- Singleplayer (15)
- Visual Novel (5)
Release Date | Apr 2, 2015 |
Price | Free |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 59% (mixed) Bottom 20% / 58.4% Bottom 20% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 56.4% Bottom 25% / 56.3% Bottom 25% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 61 / 101 |
Curators | 7 reviews |
Median Play Time | 1.6 hour |
Followers | 575 |
Owners | ± 73K Top 20% |
Copies Sold | ± 34.6K Top 15% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This graph shows Return NULL - Episode 1's Steam rating and reviews between April 2015 and October 2023. Steam's rating is in a range going from 73.3% (April 2015) to 58.4% (October 2023).
With its 101 reviews, Return NULL - Episode 1 could be considered a decent success for an indie game. The chart is compatible with a long tailed distribution, which suggests there was a good visibility at launch but that it was not followed by significant updates or discounts.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows Return NULL - Episode 1's review languages. The most popular language is English (63%), followed by German (14%). There is a healthy diversity in the review languages, with 12 different languages represented. The game has 2 translations (English and German). More translations could have boosted the game's popularity.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in Return NULL - Episode 1 depending if the reviewer left a positive or a negative review. The time in game is relatively low, with only 222 minutes in the 80th percentile, but it's not a big deal since it's a free game.
The median play time for the negative reviews is similar to the median for positive reviews, hinting that there is no significant difference in the player's experience and that is more a question of personal taste.
Players' Feedback
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These advantages and disadvantages are not meant to provide a fair assessment of the game, but to help developers identify potential improvements. The game's score of 59% Bottom 20% should be considered while evaluating them.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of Return NULL - Episode 1's review data that Steam provides. You don't always need to solve every issue. What some players hate might be what your fanbase loves.