Obliteracy
- March 25, 2018
- Magic Chopstick Games
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- Engaging and tense gameplay that combines word-building with robot battles, offering a unique twist on traditional word games.
- The game features multiple characters with different abilities, providing replayability and varied challenges.
- It's a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of word games, with a whimsical backstory and entertaining mechanics.
- The in-game dictionary is lacking, often including obscure words while missing common ones, which can be frustrating for players.
- The game suffers from issues related to player progress loss and slow multiplayer matches due to the lack of a turn timer.
- Concerns about privacy and data gathering practices have been raised, making some players wary of the game's ethical implications.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it dismal while others praise its tension and engagement. The introduction of new mechanics, giant robot battles, and solid presentation contribute to a dynamic experience, particularly in games like Obliteracy, which combines tile-based word mechanics with varied challenges and bonuses. Overall, the gameplay can be both engaging and innovative, despite some criticisms.
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
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, culminating in battles against the codexicron, an AI that embodies humanity's knowledge and orchestrates the tournament. Overall, while the story is considered decent, it offers a fun way to pass the time, 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 whimsical and witty banter, the cutscenes effectively introduce each character and create a clear transition between games.”
“Otherwise, the story is pretty okay, 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Obliteracy has been criticized for its monetization strategy, being labeled as a predatory cash grab, particularly due to its 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 these themes.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The music really enhances the overall experience and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
