Oblitus

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 151 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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A charming platformer to match those in the indie game hall of fame blow-for-blow, Oblitus is an experience that mixes pleasure with pain and can be in parts both utterly punishing and wonderfully rewarding.
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"Oblitus" is a single-player platformer with compelling visuals and intense difficulty, offering around 100 hours of playtime. It features four procedurally-generated realms, spear-based combat, and a magic system with 22 unique enchantments. Every playthrough provides a unique experience with multiple endings to discover, set in a haunting and mysterious atmosphere.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

52%
Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews
graphics20 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful art style and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
  • Combat mechanics are responsive and enjoyable, providing a satisfying challenge as players learn enemy patterns.
  • The randomized power-ups and unique enemies add variety to each playthrough, making exploration feel rewarding.
  • The lack of checkpoints and save options leads to significant frustration, as dying means starting the entire game over.
  • Combat can feel repetitive and unchallenging, with many enemies easily dispatched using the same strategies.
  • Technical issues, such as poor resolution options and control mapping, detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • graphics49 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and atmospheric presentation, with many reviewers highlighting the unique and aesthetically pleasing visuals. However, some players noted a lack of graphic options and found certain aspects of the art style to be off-putting or inconsistent. Overall, while the visuals are a strong point, there are calls for improvements in technical features and content.

    • “The presentation of the game is done very well, the atmosphere and art style of the game is absolutely gorgeous and definitely one of the stronger aspects of the game.”
    • “The detail put into the graphics is astonishing though the storyline could use a little more.”
    • “The art style was the initial draw for me and it doesn't disappoint.”
    • “The game has no graphic options except window or fullscreen, and the window can be a bit small if your desktop resolution is equal to or larger than 1920x1080.”
    • “The art style can be off-putting; I think the game looks bad.”
    • “[Control scheme is a bit wonky, art style is a bit weird at times, no saving, no checkpoints]”
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay is described as challenging and engaging, evoking a 'souls-like' satisfaction despite its mechanical difficulties and lack of refined controls. While the game features various upgrades and mechanics, many players feel that these do not significantly impact gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a mix of fluid movement and simple mechanics, but some players wish for a more forgiving approach and better execution of its systems.

    • “The positives outweigh the negatives, because the gameplay is fun and at the very least does provoke the same 'souls-like' feeling of satisfaction when you progress despite the game's limitations.”
    • “There are 22 scrolls and armor variations total in the game and these create the differing gameplay styles in the game.”
    • “Gameplay and movement is very fluid and engaging.”
    • “It's a really frustrating game, because it looks like the artists made a good game, then whoever was responsible for the gameplay just kind of threw something together from another game, didn't finish, and called it good.”
    • “It has to be said that over half of the upgrades in the game really have no effect on gameplay.”
    • “The randomly generating map at some areas does little to affect gameplay at most points!”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty, composition, and ability to enhance the atmosphere, making it engaging and immersive. However, some players found it overwhelming or annoying, leading to frustration, particularly due to a lack of options to adjust the audio settings. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated for its quality and emotional impact, it can also be polarizing for some players.

    • “The music in particular is really well mixed, composed, and engaging.”
    • “The soundtrack is just as colorful, lulling you into a sense of calm before piling on a little pressure at those critical moments.”
    • “Great atmosphere, really tough and a great soundtrack.”
    • “The part which is really bad is that I can't even change the controls in the options; I can't change much in the options at all, I can't even turn down that annoying music.”
    • “I did not play this game for very long because the music made me want to kill myself. Well, I think it's the music... maybe it's the music and getting lost wandering in this ugly mess.”
    • “I did not play this game for very long because the music made me want to kill myself. Well, I think it's the music... maybe it's the music and getting lost wandering in this ugly mess.”
  • story15 mentions

    The story is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with players noting that it becomes confusing, especially towards the end. While the premise of collecting powerful souls is present, many feel that the narrative fails to engage and provide sufficient context for the gameplay. Overall, the visuals and level design are praised, but the storyline leaves much to be desired.

    • “While yes, the idea of collecting powerful souls for X to achieve X is the story, and the controls are similar.”
    • “Once making your way through the underworld, you face the final boss and complete the game, are eaten up by a clam, and transform into a large beast as best I can tell; the story gets really fuzzy here.”
    • “The detail put into the graphics is astonishing, though the storyline could use a little more.”
    • “It's hard to get into, what with the lack of story and context for your actions and the fact that you have to start all over when you die.”
    • “While yes, the idea of collecting powerful souls for X to achieve X is the story, the controls are similar.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its gorgeous art style and immersive dark fantasy elements, reminiscent of "Dark Souls." Reviewers highlight the combination of challenging gameplay, expansive levels, and a compelling soundtrack, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The presentation of the game is done very well; the atmosphere and art style of the game are absolutely gorgeous and definitely one of the stronger aspects of the game.”
    • “Overall, if you enjoy a dark fantasy atmosphere with 'Dark Souls' inspired combat, then I think you'll get your money's worth out of this game.”
    • “[Dark atmosphere, challenging, but doesn't feel impossible; expansive levels and big monsters.]”
    • “The presentation of the game is done very well, the atmosphere and art style of the game are absolutely gorgeous and definitely one of the stronger aspects of the game.”
    • “[Dark atmosphere, challenging, but doesn't feel impossible, expansive levels and big monsters]”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to clunky combat mechanics and repetitive level clears. The design choices, such as the potential to fall back to earlier areas, exacerbate the grind, making the experience feel obstructive rather than enjoyable. Despite its potential for fun, the game often feels more like a chore.

    • “The fighting is mostly clunky and the level clears are very tedious after you've done them even once.”
    • “Equally as irritating in the Skyforge area, you can actually fall all the way back down into the starting area, resulting in more tedious fighting and navigating to get back to where you were.”
    • “It has a lot of heart and it could have been a lot of fun, but it keeps reminding you that it chose to be tedious and obstructive instead.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Many users express disappointment with the game's replayability, noting that once the final boss is defeated, there is little incentive to play again. The consensus is that the content does not justify the price, as players feel there isn't enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.

    • “The only other issue I have with the game is its lack of replayability once you finally beat the last boss.”
    • “At the moment, there is not enough game nor replayability for 15 dollars.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is not clearly conveyed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or impact. There is no mention of feelings, narrative depth, or character connections that typically contribute to an emotional experience in gaming.

  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game largely stems from the comical AI behavior of enemies, who often struggle with basic navigation, such as failing to jump over ledges or forgetting the player’s presence. This leads to amusing situations where players can easily outmaneuver and defeat these foes, adding a lighthearted element to the gameplay.

    • “It's pretty easy to juke and kill big enemies because the AI of the enemies is pretty hilarious at times. They can't jump to a simple ledge, just stand there, or forget about you and walk away because they can't navigate a narrow spot where you can constantly attack and harass them without being hurt.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The character development in the game is primarily focused on the main character, who is well-designed and stands out, while the supporting characters lack depth and appeal, resulting in an overall uneven experience.

    • “The main character design is the highlight, but other than him, the game doesn't look that appealing.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for feeling difficult and unrewarding, with loose controls and subpar system performance. Additionally, players noted a lack of direction and missing sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game is difficult yet unrewarding, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “The controls feel loose, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The system performance is lacking, leading to frequent lag and stuttering.”
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Critic Reviews

58% average critic score

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Play time

100hMedian play time
100hAverage play time
100-100hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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