Obludia
- April 14, 2014
- FobTi interactive
- 45h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreObludia is an old-school arcade arena action inspired by classics such as Robotron or Smash-TV with RPG elements. You play as a demon hunter whose purpose is to survive in a dangerous dungeons. Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging enemies and tough bosses. Enjoy mighty power-ups and deadly weapons!
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Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a cute aesthetic that some players find appealing.
- Obludia offers a variety of weapons, enemies, and power-ups, which can provide a fun experience for a short time.
- The developer shows genuine effort in creating the game, and it has the potential for improvement in future titles.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring and easy to complete.
- Technical issues such as poor graphics, lack of customization options, and bugs detract from the overall experience.
- The game is often compared unfavorably to The Binding of Isaac, with many reviewers noting a lack of originality and content.
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the simplistic, cartoonish 2D visuals that resemble low-effort mobile apps, and noting a lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks. While some players appreciate the charming aesthetics and find them adequate for gameplay, others feel the graphics are underdeveloped and reminiscent of outdated styles, failing to meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, lacking the polish and depth that could elevate the game's appeal.
“Charming visuals.”
“Ok, brass tacks time, the graphics are good and do their job well, and at times I felt like I was playing 'The Binding of Isaac' as it resembles this game in both graphics and play style. The sound in-game does its job well with all the creatures you face making their own beastly noises.”
“Great little game, I love the graphics and the gameplay. Don't understand the moaning about the price; well worth it in my book.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic mechanics and a lack of challenge, leading to low replayability and a sense of boredom. While it features a wave shooter format with various weapons and items, the overall experience feels generic and unrefined, with some players appreciating its charm despite its shortcomings. The game can be completed quickly, and while it has moments of fun, it ultimately fails to stand out in a crowded genre.
“The gameplay is actually not an Isaac clone though - it's a Smash TV/Robotron type wave shooter.”
“Gameplay-wise, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree - instead of walking through the rooms we go lower and lower to individual arenas - in which monsters come out of the walls and we have to defeat them - there are buffs, items, and ammunition/grenades scattered around the room, which are supposed to help us clear the arena.”
“The mechanics are solid in this game and it has enough weapons and spells to keep you interested throughout the game.”
“The game mechanics are boring and basically just spits out a random number of enemies at you.”
“It has really, really low replayability, not enough challenge to keep entertaining and no variety to substitute the challenge / save the game simplistic gameplay.”
“Overall, the gameplay falls short and feels very bland - you start off with a sword and crossbow, and certain levels have more weapons like a pistol, shotgun, minigun, etc. these are miss-able, and a few appear in the bonus levels where you must kill chickens for a higher score and some gold drops.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of shop and world theme songs that can become overwhelming when played simultaneously. While some players appreciate the overall sound design, others find it decent but quickly annoying, with a shift from chiptune to a more modern, less favorable soundscape.
“That being said, I did like the music overall.”
“The game trades in a retro art style for more flash-based graphics and chiptune music for a downright hokey soundscape.”
“At the shopkeeper, both the shop song and the world theme song are played at the same time!”
“The music and sounds are decent, but get annoying fairly quickly.”
“Of course, the more recent release also means that the game trades in a retro art style for more flash-based graphics and chiptune music for a downright hokey soundscape.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including rough animations and persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that the gameplay can become tedious due to these stability problems.
“The animations are rough, the game itself is quite buggy, and the obnoxious kiting gameplay gets boring quickly.”
“Cons: it's still buggy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its low replayability due to a lack of challenge and variety, which diminishes the incentive to play again. However, players still find the initial playthrough enjoyable.
“It has really, really low replayability; not enough challenge to keep it entertaining and no variety to substitute for the simplistic gameplay.”
“I don't think it has much replay value; however, that doesn't mean the first playthrough isn't fun as hell.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a sense of empathy towards the developer, as players feel a mix of sadness and disappointment regarding the game's quality, suggesting that while it may be poorly executed, there is an underlying recognition of the effort involved.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of retro-style games that are perceived as low-effort cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been met with indifference, as players found it unengaging and lacking appeal.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game starts off amusing but quickly becomes overwhelming and irritating, leading to a discordant experience that detracts from its initial charm.
