O.V.N.I. Abduction

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O.V.N.I. Abduction is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Vanadial and was released on March 30, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "O.V.N.I. Abduction," players explore a mysterious island where a secret space project was conducted. Two years after the project's abandonment, a team of engineers returns to investigate, but they soon discover that something alien is at work. The game becomes a race against time as players try to uncover the truth behind the engineers' disappearance and the strange phenomena plaguing the island. Note: The above summary is based on the game's description and is not an official product review.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept centered around alien abduction, which is a rare theme in horror games.
The atmosphere, especially in the first half of the game, is well-crafted and reminiscent of P.T., providing some good jump scares.
The game offers a diverse gameplay experience with different sections, including a mix of horror and action elements.

The combat mechanics are poorly executed, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience with repetitive tasks and lackluster enemy interactions.
The game is very short, with around an hour of gameplay, and many players feel it lacks depth in story and character development.
There are significant quality issues, including graphics and sound design, which detract from the overall experience and make it hard to justify the price.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for being underdeveloped, lacking characters and depth, with many players expressing a desire for more engaging narratives centered around real grey alien conspiracies. While the atmosphere and initial gameplay are praised, the transition to combat and objectives detracts from the overall experience, leading to a feeling that the classic "shoot and kill" approach is overused. Players hope for future updates that expand the story and incorporate more intriguing elements related to alien themes.
- “The atmosphere and overall grey alien theme were so cool; you don't see games with these kinds of scenarios at all. It was a must for me to try out as I've been waiting for a game like this. I wish we could see more real grey alien conspiracies grounded in this game, like abduction experiment scenes, underground alien bases, and government involvement. Hopefully, content like this gets included in the future, as there's huge potential here.”
- “I love what you did with the first half of the game. The atmosphere is captivating, and the grey alien theme is unique. I hope you continue developing and expanding the story, as it has so much potential.”
- “The first half of the game was great, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. However, I believe the story could benefit from more depth and development, especially regarding the grey alien conspiracies. It would be amazing to see more grounded content in future updates.”
- “There is no story or characters or anything.”
- “The story is underdeveloped and the ending leaves much to be desired.”
- “I wish we could see more real grey alien conspiracies grounded in this game like abduction experiment scenes, underground alien bases, and government involvement. The classic shoot and kill these invaders has been overdone, so something grounded around real grey alien conspiracy would be so amazing to play.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers three difficulty levels and approximately one hour of playtime, but it is criticized for its lackluster combat and repetitive running around. While some find the gameplay diverse, others feel it leads to a disappointing experience, ultimately regretting their investment in the game.
- “The gameplay is quite diverse, starting with a variety of options.”
- “The game comes with 3 difficulties and about 1 hour of gameplay from what I can tell in my playthrough.”
- “Gameplay is mostly running around; combat is pretty bad.”
- “The remaining amount of gameplay is going to be spent contemplating your life and the poor decisions you've made. I wasted $15 on this game when I could be playing something entertaining instead.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, particularly in the first half, which features a unique grey alien theme that captivates players. However, as the game progresses into combat and objectives, the atmosphere is somewhat diminished by a shift towards less engaging gameplay elements, such as key/item searches and unsatisfying combat mechanics. Overall, while the atmosphere is a strong point, there is a desire for deeper storytelling and more immersive experiences related to alien conspiracies.
- “First off, I want to say the atmosphere and overall grey alien theme was so cool. You don't see games with these kinds of scenarios at all, so it was a must for me to try out as I've been waiting for a game like this. The first half was great, especially the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is great, especially the first half of the game.”
- “Slow start, but great atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and overall grey alien theme were so cool, but once the game shifted to combat and objectives, it felt like a different experience. The game needs more work on combat, story development, and animations. Even something as simple as controller vibration would have made combat feel better.”
- “Despite some flaws, I enjoyed playing this game. However, I wish it included more real grey alien conspiracies, like abduction experiment scenes and underground alien bases. The classic shoot-and-kill approach to these invaders feels overdone, and a more grounded story would be amazing.”
- “The first half of the game was great, but the atmosphere changed drastically when it got into combat. I hope the developers continue to expand the story, as there's huge potential here.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Earth Defense Force" is widely appreciated, with players finding the game's over-the-top scenarios and absurd situations to be genuinely entertaining.
- “The humor in Earth Defense Force is absolutely hilarious.”
- “The game is filled with laugh-out-loud moments that keep you entertained.”
- “I love how the absurdity of the situations adds to the overall comedic experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of customizable graphics options, allowing players to adjust settings such as sound and resolution to enhance their gaming experience.
- “I also see that they've added options to edit the graphics, sound, resolution, etc., so that's good!”