Obenseuer
- December 10, 2018
- Loiste Interactive
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of urban survival, management, and exploration mechanics, creating an engaging gameplay loop.
- The atmosphere is captivating, with detailed environments and a rich sound design that immerses players in the gritty world.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game based on community feedback.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and long loading times, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Many mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion about gameplay systems and objectives, especially for new players.
- As an early access title, the game currently lacks content, with some quests and areas being unfinished or inaccessible.
- gameplay80 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Obenseuer" is characterized by its deep and intricate mechanics, blending survival, property management, and exploration in a captivating post-apocalyptic setting. While players appreciate the unique atmosphere and engaging gameplay loop, many find the mechanics cryptic and the learning curve steep, leading to frustration at times. Despite some bugs and a slow progression, the game offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy immersive RPGs with a focus on scavenging and resource management.
“But the exploration and the mechanics are fun; it looks like there is so much depth here, I can't believe this only cost me four bucks.”
“The atmosphere of the game is captivating, and the scavenging mechanics add a deep layer of excitement and strategy to the gameplay.”
“Incredible atmosphere and semi-challenging gameplay; 8 hours in and I'm still having an absolute blast while playing blindly with no guides.”
“You will be stuck on mechanics trying to understand why you cannot do the thing the game is telling you to do.”
“There are several ways to hard-lock yourself out of your save file, gameplay becomes very repetitive several hours in, and the progress you make in the game is so slow that even those few hours will only barely start you off.”
“It does a very bad job of explaining game mechanics and lacks many quality of life features.”
- story72 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of paranormal and mystery elements, enriched by environmental storytelling and quirky characters, creating an immersive atmosphere. However, many quests are unfinished due to its early access status, leading to a sense of incompleteness and frustration for players eager to progress. Despite these limitations, the narrative shows promise, with players expressing excitement for future updates and the potential for deeper storytelling.
“The attention to detail in Obenseuer is really impressive, and there is a ton of environmental storytelling. Many of the characters you can interact with are really charming, and collecting cans and bottles is surprisingly fun.”
“The story is interesting, the gameplay fun, and the setting is great. It takes itself seriously when it needs to create a compelling story, while also providing a whacky time in a world where you can become addicted to rubber ducks.”
“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.”
“However, please be aware that in the regular version of the game you will be hardlocked from progressing the story at a certain time because it is still under development.”
“I reached the end of the current story content and kind of just had a 'now what?' moment.”
“If you were going for story, the game taps out after maybe an hour.”
- atmosphere32 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, with players noting its unique setting, intricate sound design, and rich lore. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke a sense of isolation and tension, while also providing a deep layer of excitement through exploration and survival mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both engaging and distinctive, making it a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere of the game is captivating, and the scavenging mechanics add a deep layer of excitement and strategy to the gameplay.”
“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.”
“Obenseuer's atmospheric setting is a standout feature, immersing players in the gritty, isolated, and mysterious quarantine district.”
“It's also not especially scary, but the atmosphere is a strange and creepy affair.”
“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.”
“The new map is a lot easier to explore now, and the atmosphere feels more gloomy and run down than it did before.”
- grinding27 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized in user reviews, with many players noting that it requires significant time investment to progress, particularly in crafting, farming, and scavenging. While some find the grind enjoyable and meditative, contributing to daily routines and the game's immersive atmosphere, others criticize it for being overly tedious and lacking clear guidance. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience for those who appreciate grinding, but it may feel punishing and frustrating for players seeking quicker progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Currently runs out of game after about 20 hours, unless you really love grinding to buy decorations for your garbage dump, but what a 20 hours.”
“Each time this slows progress to a grinding halt, kills immersion, and forces an unnecessary amount of backtracking.”
“Game is good, but it is extremely grindy.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and immersive atmosphere that effectively convey a gritty, run-down aesthetic. While some players appreciate the charm of the pixel graphics, others note issues with optimization and a lack of dynamic animations that detract from the overall liveliness of the world. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, especially for those who enjoy exploring distinctive artistic choices, though improvements in lighting and character animations are desired.
“The atmosphere is cool and immersive, the survival and base-building is really in-depth, and the big kicker for me is I generally don't like pixel graphic games, but this one looks so good and it fits the game.”
“The design and artwork is awesome, and the team did an excellent job of making the area feel run-down and gritty.”
“Charming lofi graphics paired with a decently-sized open world and good RPG mechanics make something that's well worth the price.”
“For something that is made in the style of more old-school graphics, it has very poor optimization.”
“Graphics need some rework because the lighting system goes haywire when you enter lit areas or pass by a lamppost.”
“But I expected the graphics to be more like those in Infra.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, including framerate drops and minor bugs. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for future improvements, the consensus is that it is not yet worth recommending due to its poor optimization.
“It could also do with some better post-processing effects and optimization, but seeing how this is still in early access, I trust them to figure that out.”
“Although there are minor bugs and performance issues, it works well.”
“Definitely needs some optimization.”
“0% optimization currently, not worth it yet.”
“For something that is made in the style of more old-school graphics, it has very poor optimization.”
“Is a very cool game that has lots of potential, but I cannot recommend it because of its poor performance.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, many acknowledge the presence of glitches typical of early access titles. Recent updates have improved stability significantly, yet issues persist, particularly with NPC behavior and crafting mechanics. Overall, while the game shows promise and charm, it still requires further refinement to enhance playability.
“The game runs smoothly and I didn't encounter any bugs.”
“I experienced no crashes or glitches during my playthrough.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; everything works as intended.”
“For a game trying to be difficult, you can't afford to be this buggy.”
“Buggy and unplayable.”
“It's still very buggy and leaves a lot to be desired in terms of mechanics, but the world has a charm to it that I don't get from a lot of similar survival games.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its dark comedic elements and quirky quest lines. Many find the characters and NPC interactions to be particularly funny, adding to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment, despite some gameplay frustrations. The blend of humor with the game's lore and mechanics contributes to a unique and entertaining experience.
“Great game! I don't usually like these games, but the atmosphere is great and the characters are funny.”
“I really enjoy this game. Even though it's grindy, it's still enjoyable. The quest chains are funny and very quirky. Some are not completed fully yet due to early access, but from what they have done so far, it's very good.”
“This game is relaxing. Finding the in-game lore is cool, and some of the lines said by the NPCs when you try to lockpick or steal in front of them are hilarious.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music design is praised for its quality, featuring ambient sounds that play through radios and TVs, creating a unique atmosphere. While there is no traditional score, the simultaneous and often discordant music adds to the overall experience.
“The sound and music design is great.”
“There is no score, but music plays on radios and TVs, often simultaneously and discordantly.”
