I Am Overburdened

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"I Am Overburdened" is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where players collect and wield an array of magical items to defeat enemies. With over 200 items to discover and combine, the game offers a unique experience in each playthrough. Permadeath and procedurally generated dungeons create a challenging and replayable adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game is simple, addictive, and perfect for quick play sessions, making it a great coffee-break roguelike.
It features a variety of unique items and equipment combinations, providing a fresh experience with each run.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing dedication to improving the player experience.

The game heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustrating runs where success feels out of the player's control.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with minimal strategic choices available.
The music and sound design are often criticized as being lackluster and not enhancing the overall experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, primarily revolving around point-and-click interactions. While some players find it enjoyable and fun after a few attempts, others criticize the lack of depth and clarity, particularly regarding item descriptions and the impact of random elements. Overall, the game offers a basic experience that could benefit from more complexity and clearer guidance.
- “Despite its simple look and gameplay, the game is much fun :d”
- “The base gameplay experience is fun and really groovy.”
- “Simple mechanics make it super easy to dive right in.”
- “Overall, I'm entirely confused why this game exists - the concept of a roguelike with unwinnable runs makes no sense to me whatsoever, and indeed, this was a terrible gameplay experience.”
- “There is actually very little gameplay here, especially in the beginning.”
- “The early gameplay experience leaves a lot of questions like 'What does this item do?' and 'How much HP does that creature have?'.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
36%
36%
Overall, the music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it irritating, basic, or lackluster. While a few users appreciated the sound effects and the atmosphere created by the music, the general consensus is that it detracts from the experience, leading some to mute it or suggest playing alternative soundtracks.
- “The music and sounds are likable.”
- “The music is very basic, but it has some nice sound effects.”
- “The graphics and the music build a great atmosphere; the whole game is well presented and polished. It definitely has a place in every retro gaming fan’s library.”
- “It's soooo bad, nothing to do, no choice, weird sounds and bad music.”
- “The soundtrack is irritating; I play the game with the music muted.”
- “Only the sounds and music are a bit lackluster; you might want to play your own music.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse equipment options, various difficulty modifiers, and different artifacts that enhance gameplay. Players find it fun and challenging, with many expressing interest in potential expansions that could further increase replay value. Overall, it is regarded as a highly replayable experience, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers.
- “The game is simple to play, turn-based, and highly replayable.”
- “This game has loads of replay value for the price.”
- “Fun, challenging game with lots of replayability.”
- “I beat the game on my first run, but died (horribly) with some of the additional difficulty modifiers, so there is replay value for someone interested.”
- “+ this is a really neat project that could be greatly expanded upon (more items, alternate floors, more enemies, more playable characters, goals, etc.)”
- “Plus, different artifacts all have different strengths, which adds to the replayability quite a bit.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game features charming pixel art graphics that resonate well with fans of retro aesthetics, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the polished presentation, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy rogue-like games with a nostalgic visual style.
- “The graphics and the music build a great atmosphere; the whole game is well presented and polished. It definitely has a place in every retro gaming fan’s library.”
- “I love the graphics, which are so close to my heart in terms of the style I like.”
- “This game has pixel art graphics, which are pleasant to look at.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's story is minimalistic, serving primarily to support its addictive gameplay, but it features a surprising twist at the end that adds depth. While the narrative is straightforward, it effectively fulfills its purpose within the roguelite framework.
- “The ending has quite a good story twist (I was surprised), and there's enough strategic depth that you might die a few times even if you have an optimal strategy.”
- “The story is simple, and it does what it needs to do.”
- “The story is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative feels rushed and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with many players finding the jokes forced and unfunny, though some elements, particularly certain items, do provide a humorous touch. The ending is noted as a highlight that elicited genuine laughter.
- “The ending actually made me laugh, however.”
- “I wish the items were more crazy and wild, but most are simply stat buffs and percentage attack increases; some are interesting and there is a lot of humor attached to them.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, feeling that it is necessary to progress and unlock more content, particularly for challenging modes like "nightmare," yet they find the grinding itself to be unappealing or difficult to engage in.
- “I have this feeling that grinding a bit will unlock more of the game and allow me to win in Nightmare mode, but I can't grind.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics and music create a captivating atmosphere, showcasing a polished presentation that appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts.
- “The graphics and the music build a great atmosphere; the whole game is well presented and polished. It definitely has a place in every retro gaming fan’s library.”