Obenseuer

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Obenseuer is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by Loiste Interactive and was released on December 11, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Obenseur" is a single-player Role Playing game with an intriguing story and wonderful gameplay, despite its numerous bugs and grinding. Players are forced to relocate to a quarantined district and must create a new life for themselves as the landlord of a run-down tenement, growing turnips and building their dream apartment and workshop. As they progress, they'll meet Obenseuer's quirky inhabitants and navigate the challenges of depression, addiction, and possible disease.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,089 reviews

gameplay50 positive mentions

grinding75 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of survival, crafting, and property management mechanics, creating an engaging gameplay loop.
The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, with a rich world filled with quirky characters and dark humor.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing dedication to improving the game and expanding its content.

The game can be grindy, especially in the early stages, making it challenging to progress without significant time investment.
There are frequent loading screens when entering and exiting buildings, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some mechanics and quests are unfinished or unclear, leading to confusion and frustration for players trying to navigate the game.

gameplay
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The gameplay of "Obenseuer" is characterized by a unique blend of survival, property management, and RPG mechanics, offering players a deep and engaging experience filled with exploration and resource management. While many players appreciate the intricate systems and addictive gameplay loop, some express concerns about the steep learning curve, repetitive tasks, and occasional bugs that can hinder immersion. Overall, the game is praised for its atmosphere and depth, making it a compelling choice for fans of urban survival and simulation genres.
- “The game combines profound hobo & landlord simulator gameplay with a vast lore, worldbuilding, and some mysteries to solve, sometimes very weird stuff and sometimes even creepy.”
- “With its challenging gameplay and immersive world design, Obenseuer offers a rewarding experience for players who appreciate demanding combat and exploration in a richly crafted universe.”
- “The depth of property customization and the intricacies of managing resources offer a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players invested in the growth and success of their property empire.”
- “It's a shame that the basic gameplay has so many problems, because the idea, world, and art are so compelling.”
- “The core gameplay loop is very slow, but some people like that.”
- “The game has a lot of mechanics; it is about resource management and renovating/building your own apartment building to get income from the people who are going to live there.”
story
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
69%
2%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players praising its intriguing premise, dark humor, and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize its pacing and unfinished quests due to its early access status. Despite some quests being incomplete and the main storyline feeling stalled at times, the environmental storytelling and character interactions are often highlighted as engaging elements that keep players invested. Overall, while the narrative shows promise and has moments of brilliance, it currently suffers from a lack of direction and completion, leaving players eager for future updates.
- “The story and world are both superb; it's a reminder that indie games flourish because triple-A titles suck at both those things.”
- “Obenseuer has a very immersive world and a well-crafted story.”
- “What looks like a small indie game about survival and tenement management turns out into a deep adventure full of secrets and mysteries, extended lore, and many quests that can keep a player entertained for many, many hours.”
- “It's a really fun idea and setting, but god damn is the gameplay loop boring and stale, and the story is the dumbest pile of shit ever. I'm sorry, but after 8 hours of trying to get a passport?”
- “The game isn't finished; if you get far enough, you'll eventually be prevented from progressing in the story as the game is still in active development, but there is plenty to do still.”
- “Love the game, but it leaves you hanging. It sends you on a quest to get a passport so you can get to the other side and get stuff from rob-1n, but the quest is unfinished and you can't get the passport.”
grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which can be both a point of frustration and a source of enjoyment for players. Many users find the grind necessary for progression, particularly in upgrading apartments and developing skills, but some feel it becomes tedious and monotonous over time. While the grinding aspect can enhance immersion and routine, it may deter those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Currently a no for now, until the dev can figure out a better system for progression, as becoming 'wealthy' is very grindy and monotonous, and to have better indicators for your character's needs, so you're not constantly in your inventory tending to them.”
- “The fun wears off after a while once you realize how boring and tedious it all is, especially with all the backtracking.”
- “The game was grindy before the updates, but it's even more grindy now.”
atmosphere
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, effectively drawing players into a gritty, mysterious world filled with rich environmental storytelling and a haunting soundtrack. Many reviewers highlight the blend of dark humor and suspense, creating a unique vibe that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding graphical optimization and character models. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both engaging and overwhelming, making exploration feel significant and rewarding.
- “The game's atmosphere—reinforced by a moody soundtrack and ambient sounds—creates a sense of isolation and suspense, making every new discovery feel significant.”
- “Obenseuer's atmospheric setting is a standout feature, immersing players in the gritty, isolated, and mysterious quarantine district.”
- “The visual and audio design, coupled with the intricate storytelling, create an atmosphere that's both immersive and captivating, drawing players deeper into the world of urban survival.”
- “I was at first weirded out, not amused, kinda bothered and depressed about the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is so overwhelming that I actually am stressed while exploring some of these rooms, and the devs know when they have you at a good tension because they always follow through with it.”
- “Obensuer is meant to be a quarantine for the poor and mushroom addicted; despite this, the atmosphere is pretty light and besides for one mushroom-infested corpse, there's no sense of danger or sense that the entire population is living with or infected with a spreadable biological weapon.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and charming art style that effectively captures a dark fantasy aesthetic, with environments meticulously designed for exploration. However, many users note that the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues regardless of settings. While some appreciate the lo-fi graphics and atmospheric design, others express disappointment, wishing for higher fidelity visuals akin to other titles like "Infra."
- “The environments range from shadowy forests and ruined castles to eerie catacombs, each area meticulously designed to encourage exploration while reinforcing the game’s dark fantasy aesthetic.”
- “Visually, Obenseuer combines dark, gothic art styles with smooth animations and detailed character models that bring the grim fantasy world to life.”
- “The art style is gorgeous.”
- “At least for me, games with this 'voxel' like graphics always cause extreme motion sickness.”
- “This doesn't seem to change no matter what settings I run the game at, as I tried turning all my graphics settings to their lowest and resolution down to 1080x720 and got the same results.”
- “Graphics need some rework because the lighting system goes haywire when you enter lit areas or pass by a lamppost.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
66%
25%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent frame rate drops, and various bugs. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance stability and performance, especially in certain areas. Developers are actively working on updates, but many reviewers currently cannot recommend the game due to its optimization issues.
- “The upgrade system encourages experimentation and strategic planning, as allocating skill points and choosing gear upgrades can dramatically affect combat performance and survivability.”
- “Performance-wise, I noticed some drops below 60 in the main square, but everywhere else it's smooth.”
- “The game is still in development, and some things raise questions (bugs, optimization, game balance), but even at this stage, it’s captivating and immersive.”
- “The performance is terrible.”
- “Not really sure what the culprit is, but I can't really recommend this game unless you are either cool with poor performance or you have a powerful enough PC to push through it.”
- “Extremely good idea bogged down by bugs, endless loading screens, impossibly poor performance and a very repetitive gameplay loop which may get better later but is initially criminally boring.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, with players enjoying quirky quests and bizarre scenarios, such as turning trash into treasure and engaging in ridiculous tasks like mass-mailing forged bills. Many reviews highlight the game's unique blend of macabre humor and relatable frustrations, making it both entertaining and oddly immersive. Overall, the comedic aspects, including funny NPC interactions and unexpected design choices, contribute to a memorable and engaging experience.
- “Game is awesome, already tons of funny lore and quests, with more to come.”
- “There is one quest where you try and get a copy of your bank card, and they make you do so much paperwork that it feels so real, it's just hilarious!”
- “I really enjoy this game; the quest chains are funny and very quirky, and some of the lines said by the NPCs when you try to lockpick or steal in front of them are hilarious.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
94%
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly on the Steam Deck. While some players note improvements following updates, the overall consensus is that the game remains unstable, especially in its early access state, necessitating the use of multiple save slots to avoid potential softlocks. Despite these issues, a few players have found the game enjoyable after recent overhauls, indicating a mixed experience regarding stability.
- “The game runs great and I didn't notice any bugs.”
- “I experienced no crashes or glitches during my playthrough.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “In-game time still passes while you're in menus, and everything in menus takes about 10x as long to do on the Steam Deck, and there were a lot of glitches that prevented me from doing things entirely, so I would actually pretty much rate it as not compatible with the deck.”
- “Main downsides now are it can be a bit crashy, and buggy with things duping or vanishing altogether.”
- “The game is also buggy, so if you want to get it, make use of the multiple save slots because you can get softlocked anytime.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's music and sound design effectively enhance its atmosphere, creating a sense of isolation and suspense, though opinions vary on its overall impact. While some praise the moody soundtrack and immersive sound effects, others feel it lacks depth and fails to fully engage the player. Overall, the music fits the game's tone but may not exceed expectations.
- “The game’s atmosphere—reinforced by a moody soundtrack and ambient sounds—creates a sense of isolation and suspense, making every new discovery feel significant.”
- “I love the sound effects and the music; the lighting in certain areas is really nice.”
- “Brilliant soundtrack.”
- “Graphics/music: it's there and it's enough, it fits the atmosphere, but don't expect too much.”
- “There is no score, but music plays on radios and TVs, often simultaneous and discordant.”
- “Sound and music: 6”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of exploration in the game to be deeply fulfilling, reminiscent of the rewarding feelings evoked in its predecessor, Infra.
- “Exploration is still as emotionally rewarding as it was in Infra.”
- “The game's narrative deeply resonated with me, evoking a range of emotions that lingered long after I finished playing.”
- “I found myself genuinely caring for the characters, their struggles and triumphs felt personal and impactful.”