I Am Overburdened

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I Am Overburdened is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Spidi and was released on November 2, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

I Am Overburdened is a silly roguelike with a fun twist to the tried and true classical formula. The player takes the role of an artifact hunter, who has a surprisingly large carrying capacity, embarking on a quest to search through dungeon after dungeon for mystical artifacts and answers, in a world where magic has long been forgotten... Turn based rogue-like with permanent death.Run focused …

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 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 to feedback and continues to update the game, enhancing the overall 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 limited strategic choices available.
Nightmare mode is considered overly punishing, often requiring perfect luck to succeed, which can detract from the enjoyment.

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 it for lacking 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 better guidance for players.
- “A very simple game, the mechanics are very straightforward.”
- “Despite its simple look and gameplay, the game is much fun :D”
- “The base gameplay experience is fun and really groovy.”
- “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.”
- “It's still a bit too easy, and a bit too opaque: the various artifacts you find have a huge impact on gameplay, and not all of them have immediately available descriptions telling you what they do.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
Overall, the music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it irritating, basic, or lackluster. While some appreciate the sound effects and the atmosphere they create, the general consensus is that the soundtrack does not enhance the gaming experience, leading many to mute it or opt for their own music. A few reviews note that the music may appeal to retro gaming fans, but it ultimately falls short for most players.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The game lacks good music, but I already know the author is aware of that.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse equipment slots, 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, especially for fans of rogue-like games.
- “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%
33%
The game's story is minimalistic, serving primarily to support its addictive roguelite gameplay, but it features a surprising twist at the end that adds depth. Overall, while the narrative is straightforward, it effectively fulfills its purpose within the game.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with many jokes feeling forced and ineffective; however, some players found certain items amusing and appreciated the humor tied to them. The ending did elicit laughter for some, suggesting that while the overall comedic elements may not resonate, there are moments of levity.
- “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 a desire to grind as a means to unlock more content and improve their chances in challenging game modes, but some feel restricted or unable to engage in grinding effectively.
- “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 in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics and music create an immersive and polished atmosphere, making it a must-have for 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.”