Obliteracy

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Obliteracy is a multiplayer casual puzzle game. It was developed by Magic Chopstick Games and was released on March 25, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Obliteracy is a multiplayer and single-player puzzle word game where players pilot giant robots powered by language in intense PvP battles. With eight unique contenders and varied board setups featuring powerups and special attacks, each match offers a dynamic challenge. The Story Mode features eight engaging arcs with escalating difficulty.

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humor1 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Obliteracy offers a unique and engaging blend of word puzzles and robot battles, providing a fresh take on traditional word games.
The game features a variety of characters and challenges, enhancing replayability and keeping gameplay interesting.
The minimalist visual design and meditative soundtrack contribute to an immersive atmosphere that complements the puzzle-solving experience.

The in-game dictionary is often criticized for its lack of valid words, which can lead to frustration for players who enjoy word games.
Multiplayer matches can be excessively slow due to the absence of a turn timer, allowing players to take an indefinite amount of time for their moves.
There are concerns about the game's monetization practices and potential spyware issues, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it dismal while others praise its tension and engagement, particularly highlighting the introduction of new mechanics and the excitement of giant robot battles. Obliteracy stands out for its innovative blend of tile-based word game mechanics, offering diverse bonuses and configurations that create a dynamic challenge in each match. Overall, the presentation and music complement the solid gameplay experience.
- “Otherwise, surprisingly tense and engaging gameplay!”
- “Obliteracy's core gameplay mixes the familiar mechanics of tile-based word games with a variety of bonuses, board configurations, and contenders to create a fresh, dynamic challenge in every match.”
- “With its dismal gameplay.”
- “It introduces mechanics throughout the game, and there's giant robots fighting each other with lasers.”
story
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The game's story features an intriguing backstory where words serve as a source of energy, complemented by whimsical banter and engaging cutscenes that introduce characters effectively. Players navigate through eight distinct story arcs, facing challenging opponents and culminating in a final battle against the codexicron, an AI that embodies humanity's knowledge. Overall, while the story is considered decent, it offers a fun experience, especially given that the game is free.
- “The backstory is actually quite interesting: words have such power that they can literally serve as a source of energy when carbon-based fuels ran out.”
- “While there is banter that's whimsical and witty, I found the cutscenes a nice way to introduce each character while setting a clean break from game to game.”
- “Otherwise, pretty okay story, and it's free, so if you want to play the game to kill some time, why not.”
- “In story mode, players face increasingly challenging opponents in eight distinct and engrossing story arcs, all culminating in battles against the Codexicron, the artificially intelligent repository of humanity's knowledge and creator of the tournament.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Obliteracy has been criticized for its monetization strategy, being labeled as a predatory cash grab, particularly due to its poor transition from a mobile app to a Steam release.
- “Obliteracy is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty, predatory cash grab.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated by players, particularly those who enjoy word games and robots, suggesting that it appeals to those with a good sense of humor. Overall, it is considered a worthy choice for fans of lighthearted and witty gameplay.
- “Bottom line: if you like word games and robots (or otherwise have a good sense of humor), then this is a game worthy of consideration in my opinion.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its solid presentation, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience, despite some minor shortcomings in the dictionary feature.
- “The presentation, the music, and the gameplay are super solid.”