Obludia

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Obludia is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by FobTi interactive and was released on July 18, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Obludia 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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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

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 make gameplay enjoyable for a short time.
The game can be addictive and provides a fun experience for players looking for a casual arcade-style shooter.

The game lacks originality and is often compared unfavorably to The Binding of Isaac, with many mechanics feeling derivative.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited content and low replayability, making it feel too easy and short.
Technical issues such as poor controls, lack of customization, and bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration for players.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, resulting in a simplistic, cartoony 2D style reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps. While some appreciate the charming visuals, others criticize the overall aesthetic as underdeveloped and not meeting the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as mediocre, with comparisons to retro art styles and a general sentiment that they do not elevate the gameplay experience.
- “Charming visuals.”
- “Ok, brass tacks time, the graphics are good and do their job well. At times, I felt like I was playing 'The Binding of Isaac' as it resembles this game in both graphics and play style.”
- “Great little game, I love the graphics and the gameplay.”
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking in challenge, leading to low replayability. While some appreciate the mechanics and variety of weapons, others criticize the game for its generic feel and repetitive nature, often comparing it unfavorably to more refined titles in the genre. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of wave shooter elements with dungeon-crawling mechanics, but it ultimately falls short of delivering a compelling experience.
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a mix of shop and world theme songs that can clash when played simultaneously, leading to a somewhat chaotic experience. While some players appreciate the overall sound design, others find it repetitive and annoying over time, with a shift from chiptune to a more modern, less favorable soundscape.
- “That being said, I did like the music overall.”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with rough animations and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that the gameplay can become tedious, exacerbating the frustration caused by these technical problems.
- “The animations are rough, the game itself is quite buggy, and the obnoxious kiting gameplay gets boring quickly.”
- “Cons: it's still buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 low replayability; there's not enough challenge to keep it entertaining, and the lack of variety makes the simplistic gameplay feel repetitive.”
- “I don't think it has much replay value; however, that doesn't mean the first playthrough isn't fun as hell.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by a quirky bonus level where players navigate a wipeout course involving chickens, which initially elicits laughter. However, this comedic element can become repetitive and annoying over time, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall effectiveness.
- “Oh, and the bonus level is kind of funny as your objective is to play wipeout on some chickens that come dashing in and out.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a sense of empathy towards the developer of the game, feeling sadness over the perceived failure of the project, while also acknowledging that it is not the worst example of low-quality games available on Steam.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been met with disappointment, as many gamers found it unengaging and lacking appeal.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”