One thing that NaissancE excels at, and really its whole purpose as a game, is presenting the player with a landscape so daunting and alien that you are driven purely by awe and curiosity to see where the game will take you, even if it makes you feel small. The game doesn't have a story, though this is clearly intentional as you are dropped in this world of clean, monolithic structures, completely thrown off guard by its scale and spectacle of unknowns. Though, a mood of dread is established early on, as your character narrowly escapes from something inexplicable and perhaps dangerous at the start of the game. What this does is add a layer of something sinister to your adventure, as you never quite know what the purpose of this place is, nor if you are safe.
This uneasy feeling is the true art of the game. It's making the player feel like an insignificant outsider in a strange land, devoid of life and seemingly, purpose. It drives you to learn more, and to see more, even though there's a feeling in the back of your head like you're treading places that you don't belong in. This world was not made for you, nor meant for you, and you could be taking your last step at any second. It's hard not to persevere however, and in that sense, the game succeeds in being memorable for its forbidden nature that drives you to seek out its obscure secrets. Despite this strange place instilling unease in every fiber of your being, you won't want to stop until you've uncovered whatever this all leads to, and it makes for a truly compelling and tense experience that shouldn't be missed.