oath
- September 2, 2024
- vai5000
Get on Steam"Oath" is an interactive story-driven game with top-down RPG exploration and visual novel-style storytelling. The game features hand-drawn art and animation by the musician who created the companion EP for the game. Players can also access the EP and view an art gallery through the main menu. The story revolves around returning to a familiar town and confronting a face from the past.
Reviews
- Incredible music and atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Beautiful visuals and art style that draw players in and create a unique emotional impact.
- Well-crafted storytelling with deep themes, including a realistic portrayal of emotional abuse.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some elements of the story may feel overly familiar or generic to those experienced with similar themes.
- The intense emotional themes may not resonate with all players, potentially making it a challenging experience.
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its emotional depth and unique sound design influenced by the experimental music scene. Fans of Vocaloid and RPG Maker horror games particularly appreciate the soundtrack, which features beautiful and soul-wrenching songs that resonate deeply with the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that significantly contributes to the game's immersive qualities.
“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.”
“A pretty neat semi-Omori inspired game with great visuals and music, made by an actual music artist.”
“With music and sound design coming from an experimental music scene, it's no wonder the game sonically is crafted so carefully in such strange ways and conveys such specific feelings.”
“Even if you aren't familiar with vai5000 or don't care so much about the music aspect, it's still a neat little project for Omori or Milk Inside a Bag of Milk fans.”
“Without experiences and emotions, there wouldn't be any music.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its great storytelling and profound themes, particularly focusing on the struggles of escaping an abusive relationship. Its dark and evocative visuals enhance the narrative, which resonates with a late teen/young adult audience, while also featuring engaging easter eggs. Overall, the story is described as both beautiful and impactful.
“The visuals have such a neat, evocative style that make the story so much more hard-hitting.”
“Beautiful game, beautiful story, awesome Easter eggs.”
“A very short but profound story about what I perceived to be the difficulty someone faces when trying to leave their abuser whom they’re trauma-bonded to.”
“The visuals have such a neat, evocative style that make the story so much harder hitting.”
“Without trying to sound condescending, the game's story is very late teen/young adult edge-ridden.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their amazing visuals and evocative art style, which significantly enhance the storytelling experience. Many users highlight the unique and captivating design, drawing comparisons to other visually impressive titles. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and atmospheric music creates a memorable aesthetic.
“Amazing music, amazing atmosphere, amazing visuals.”
“The art style is what drew me to 100% the game.”
“The visuals have such a neat, evocative style that make the story so much more hard-hitting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its incredible music, stunning visuals, and an immersive experience that stands out among recent titles. Players find the combination of these elements creates a unique and captivating environment.
“Amazing music, amazing atmosphere, amazing visuals.”
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its realistic portrayal of the psychological effects of emotional abuse, creating a compelling and immersive experience. Players find it both unsettling and comforting, showcasing a nuanced exploration of complex emotions.
“I liked the psychological aspects as well; it seems like a fairly realistic portrayal of what a person in an emotionally abusive relationship would be socialized into behaving due to the emotional abuse.”
“A very well-made multimedia experience that is emotional and scary, yet very comforting at times too.”
