Earth Overclocked

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Earth Overclocked is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Chronicle Bench and was released on December 3, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.

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Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers addictive gameplay with a simple yet challenging premise, making it enjoyable for both solo and couch co-op play.
For its price, the game is well-made and provides a fun experience, with various suits and upgrades that enhance replayability.
Despite its indie roots, the game has a surprising level of polish and is considered a hidden gem in the roguelike genre.

The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, leading to an unbalanced and sometimes frustrating experience.
The timer mechanic can be off-putting for players looking for a more relaxed gaming experience, as it adds pressure to complete runs quickly.
Some players feel the game lacks content and variety, with repetitive gameplay and underdeveloped graphics.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of simple environments, basic goals, and hardcore mechanics, reminiscent of classic rogue-like games. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay, with the ability to select different options before each run, allowing for significant variations in playstyle. Overall, the game offers a compelling and engaging experience that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “Just because that mix of the simple environment, basic goals, and hardcore gameplay makes a really nice blend.”
- “The game's pretty damn great; it's got addictive gameplay that's typical of any worthwhile rogue-like game.”
- “I regret buying this, being seduced by its ROTMG-like gameplay style.”
- “You can select one before every run to change the gameplay dramatically.”
story
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The story in *Earth Overclocked* is basic yet engaging, providing a simple narrative that involves collecting pieces of a time machine and unlocking special boss battles. While the humor may be hit-or-miss, it adds a layer of intrigue that keeps players curious about the ending, distinguishing it from other games in the genre that often lack a narrative focus. Overall, the story is minimal but effective in enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “There are also two special story-related boss battles that you unlock by finishing different runs in different suits.”
- “I mean, many of the games in this genre come with no proper story or goal whatsoever, while Earth Overclocked makes you wonder about the ending.”
- “It's nothing special, the story is pretty basic and there's some stupid humor in it, even though the whole thing is just a few lines, but still it makes you wonder.”
- “I mean, many of the games in this genre come with no proper story, or goal whatsoever, while Earth Overclocked makes you wonder about the ending.”
- “And during that time you should collect 4 pieces of your time machine (the game comes with some basic story).”
humor
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The humor in the game is described as basic and somewhat silly, with a straightforward story that includes amusing weapons and comical enemies. While it may not be groundbreaking, it still manages to entertain and provoke curiosity.
- “There are also fun weapons and hilarious enemies.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users describing it as "cool" and highlighting it as a standout feature. The soundtrack contributes positively to the overall experience, enhancing the entertaining combat and adding to the game's tension.
- “Great soundtrack”
- “The game is pretty amazing for the price, the music is cool, the combat is entertaining, having to play against the stopwatch adds a little tension to the game, the enemies were not overly easy to kill, the bosses look cool, and the fact that the game drops Steam cards just adds to it.”
graphics
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The graphics in "Earth Overclocked" receive mixed reviews, with players noting that while the player models are decent, the ground textures lack realism and require improvement. Overall, the artwork is seen as needing enhancement to better fit the game's environment.
- “The playermodels are decent, but the ground textures need some work before they look natural in this environment.”
- “As an artist and designer, I will say the artwork could use some improvement.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many expressing that it becomes monotonous just a few minutes into gameplay.
- “It was tedious just a few minutes in.”
- “The grinding quickly became monotonous and unengaging.”
- “I found the grinding to be excessively repetitive and draining.”
stability
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and an overall sense of imbalance and unfairness.
- “This game is unstable, buggy, and just generally feels unbalanced and unfair.”
replayability
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Users overwhelmingly praise the game for its "insane replayability," indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Insane replayability”
- “Insane replayability”