oath

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oath is a single player casual role playing game with a romance theme. It was developed by vai5000 and was released on September 2, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Don't break your oath.You arrive at a town you've lived in once before, years ago, to a familiar face that you spent so long trying to forget. You feel something pulling at you from inside, but you can't quite grasp onto it... Step into the shoes of the person you once were as you make your way though the story of oath, the companion piece to vai5000's 2024 EP. Features: The story of oath: P…

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Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

music16 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Emotional and impactful storytelling that deeply resonates with experiences of guilt, abuse, and recovery.
Stunning and unique art style combined with an immersive atmosphere and excellent original soundtrack.
Engaging gameplay elements including exploration, puzzles, and mini-games that complement the narrative and music.

Some gameplay aspects can feel janky or tedious, with occasional awkward controls and repetitive dialogue triggers.
The story and presentation might feel overambitious or confusing for some players, requiring effort to fully understand.
Technical issues include occasional softlocks, pixelation at higher resolutions, and some UI visibility problems.

music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
The music in the game is widely praised as exceptional, immersive, and integral to the storytelling, with many highlighting the soundtrack's emotional depth and strong connection to the visuals. Players appreciate the collaboration with various music artists, the polished presentation, and how the music elevates the overall atmosphere and experience. It’s described as a standout feature that enriches the game, making it a memorable and impactful musical journey.
- “It's not just background music: it's part of the story itself.”
- “The soundtrack, a companion to vai5000’s own EP, is breathtaking.”
- “Amazing music, amazing atmosphere, amazing visuals.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The story is generally praised for its emotional depth, thought-provoking themes, and immersive integration with music, offering a profound and memorable experience despite its short length. Some find it initially confusing or somewhat niche in tone, but many appreciate its layered, ambiguous storytelling and the added content beyond the main narrative. A few note that certain sections could use more engagement, and there is interest in a more accessible, possibly untranslated version to fully appreciate its nuances.
- “Very short but it had me thinking of the story for 3 days after I played it.”
- “Very impactful story, wish I could put this as my favourite game on Discord.”
- “The story does a really good job overall at keeping things ambiguous but giving you just enough info to tell what's going on.”
- “The story doesn't work for me and some of the presentation feels a bit goofy.”
- “I think the 'home' section didn't have quite as much intrigue as the first section and I kind of wish it had had more puzzles/story elements in it.”
- “Without trying to sound condescending, the game's story is very late teen/young adult edge-ridden.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply emotional and personal experience, effectively portraying the complexities of an emotionally abusive relationship with psychological depth. Its music and storytelling evoke strong feelings of longing, regret, and vulnerability, making it a powerful emotional journey that resonates intensely with players. While some found it overwhelmingly heavy, many praised its authentic and impactful emotional weight.
- “I’ve only got 27 minutes so far but I nearly threw up from how it made me feel.”
- “I’m not really an emotional kinda guy but this formed such a large pit in my stomach and my throat that I genuinely had to get off the game.”
- “It's very emotionally vulnerable and feels like a deeply personal project that really had something to say and was able to do that successfully.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their stunning, immersive, and surreal art style that effectively enhances the game's atmosphere. Many users highlight the beautiful visuals as a key attraction, complimenting the seamless integration with the music and overall aesthetic.
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning, and I love the gameplay.”
- “The visuals mirrored that same surreal state of dissociation and clarity: that strange intersection where pain folds into beauty.”
- “The atmosphere, visuals, and music are just immaculate; I especially adore those short video sections.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique, visually striking environments combined with immaculate music and captivating short video segments. Players find the setting immersive and refreshing, enhancing the overall experience despite the slower, exploration-focused gameplay.
- “The atmosphere, visuals and music are just immaculate, I especially adore those short video sections.”
- “It's mostly walking around and interacting/talking with things, so it's a good thing the places you walk around are very visually interesting, unique, and atmospheric.”
- “Not only do I have some incredible songs to add to my playlist, but the atmosphere is unlike anything I've played in a long time.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, complemented by stunning visuals and a captivating story. It also stands out for its unique promotional integration of music from multiple artists. However, some users find portions of the gameplay to be tedious.
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning and I love the gameplay.”
- “This game is honestly the best marketing I've seen so far; not only does it do a great job at promoting music (not just the developer's but also 100 other artists), but it also offers a peak gaming experience with a captivating story and fun gameplay.”
- “Although the gameplay can be quite tedious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and rough, with activities like fishing being particularly unenjoyable and contributing to a repetitive gameplay experience.
- “Some roughness around the edges and tedious at points, the fishing especially sucks.”
- “Although, the gameplay can be quite tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is cleverly designed with unique dialogue mechanics, but its optimization is mixed; while it caused laptop fans to ramp up, it maintained stable performance without noticeable frame drops.
- “It also doesn't run the greatest; my laptop fans kept turning on, but I never had any frame dips or performance issues.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is light and often unimportant, but adds a fun element to explore, with some RPG-style jokes that successfully provoke chuckles.