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OBS Studio

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96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
96% User Score Based on 10,852 reviews

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OBS Studio is a single player platformer game with a romance theme. It was developed by OBS Project and was released on March 21, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

OBS Studio is a free and open source program for livestreaming and video recording. Create scenes with multiple types of video sources, including your computer display, video games, webcams, video files, and more. Stream your video productions on sites like Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook live, or record your videos locally to share.Features Livestream video to sites like Twitch, YouTube, Facebo…

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,852 reviews
gameplay65 positive mentions
stability25 negative mentions

  • The game features strong humor with funny stories, jokes, and entertaining characters, which enhances replayability and makes the experience enjoyable and memorable.
  • The story and character development are emotionally engaging and well-crafted, delivering touching moments and a compelling narrative that resonates with players.
  • Gameplay is versatile and engaging, combining tight mechanics with puzzle elements, and is well-suited for streaming and content creation due to smooth performance and professional features.
  • Some users experience technical issues such as lag, crashes, and performance drops, particularly on lower-end hardware or due to complex settings, leading to frustrations with stability and setup.
  • The game can be grind-heavy, requiring extended playtime which may feel tedious to some players, and the replayability is moderate with side content not fully satisfying all players.
  • Graphics and story reception are mixed, with some finding visuals outdated or basic and the narrative pacing or depth inconsistent, causing divided opinions about overall presentation quality.
  • gameplay
    223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for being engaging, versatile, and suitable for recording or streaming across various platforms, with many users noting its smooth performance and professional features. However, some critiques mention repetitive or underwhelming gameplay in certain titles, highlighting a mix of highly enjoyable experiences and areas needing improvement. Overall, gameplay is considered a strong point for both games and recording software like OBS Studio, valued for its reliability and customization.

    • “The gameplay is where this title truly excels. With a mixture of tight combat mechanics and puzzle-solving, every moment feels satisfying.”
    • “This remarkable software empowers gamers and content creators by offering a streamlined and feature-rich solution for capturing, streaming, and recording their gameplay moments.”
    • “From personal experience, I can safely say this is a reliable and solid software that is suited for any use, whether that is education, business, film making, or even gameplay recording/streaming; highly recommend and will continue to use.”
    • “Bad gameplay, but great storytelling!”
    • “Gameplay boring af extremely pay to win”
    • “Very bad game no story no unique gameplay bad written characters don't recommend”
  • story
    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story received mixed feedback, with many praising it as emotionally engaging, well-written, and among the best they've experienced, while others found it confusing, brief, or lacking depth and character development. It is often highlighted as a major strength and a key reason for replayability, though some users noted pacing issues and a desire for more side content. Overall, the story contributes significantly to the game's appeal but may not fully satisfy all players.

    • “This game has an amazing plot and some great side content; the characters are really well written. The side content and DLC are well worth a second playthrough on the unlockable new game+. The minigames that you unlock after the third boss are well fleshed out. Overall, an amazing game; one of the best JRPG, FPS, action, visual novel, life simulators I've ever played.”
    • “The storyline is amazing. I cried 5 times.”
    • “At its heart, the story is a classic hero's journey, but it's told with enough creativity and flair to keep things fresh. However, the pacing occasionally falters, and some plot points could be fleshed out more deeply. While the game’s main story is solid, it’s the side quests and optional interactions that truly immerse you in this world.”
    • “No story, no multiplayer.”
    • “The story is nonexistent, the characters are one-dimensional at best, and every attempt at creativity falls completely flat.”
    • “The campaign could use a lot of work though, the story is confusing and the characters are lackluster and forgettable.”
  • optimization
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    OBS Studio offers highly customizable performance and encoding settings that enable smooth streaming and recording, even on modest hardware, with low CPU usage and minimal impact on gameplay. While it is well-optimized and regularly updated to improve stability and performance, users with lower-end systems or improper configuration may face lag, crashes, or performance drops, making initial setup and tweaking sometimes challenging. The Steam version is noted to be better optimized than the standalone client, and hardware encoding options further help balance quality and system load for professional users.

    • “OBS Studio is well-optimized, offering hardware encoding (NVENC, AMD, and Intel Quick Sync) to ensure your stream stays smooth without tanking your PC’s performance.”
    • “The software offers a wide range of encoding options that allow users to optimize performance based on their hardware capabilities.”
    • “It supports multiple encoding methods, including CPU-based encoding and GPU-accelerated encoding technologies, allowing users to balance video quality with system performance.”
    • “Over 125.4 hours, a user may repeatedly tweak settings hoping for the perfect recording quality, only to discover that one small change ruins performance, causes dropped frames, or produces blurry footage.”
    • “During long sessions, users may experience lag spikes, stuttering recordings, audio desynchronization, or the dreaded “encoding overloaded” warning.”
    • “I've been using OBS since about 2017 and while I have a lot of positive things to say about it, I unfortunately can't recommend it anymore because of some completely out-of-the-blue performance issues that showed up around early last year.”
  • graphics
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics across the reviewed games vary widely, with many praising stunning, immersive visuals and detailed textures that enhance gameplay, while others criticize outdated or mediocre graphics, especially compared to contemporaries. Some users highlight excellent art styles and smooth performance, but a few note technical issues or a need for high-end hardware to fully appreciate the visuals. Overall, graphics quality is often highly appreciated but not uniformly consistent across all titles.

    • “Amazing game, peak graphics and a 10/10 story.”
    • “The graphics and story telling is awesome; this should be game of the year!”
    • “Absolutely stunning gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and a wonderful story, 10/10 GOTY.”
    • “Bad, don't play. Bad graphics, no lore, no game story. The main character looks ugly and sleep deprived. Plus, you need DLCs like "video editor" and a "Twitch account"—what would that do for gameplay?!”
    • “Honestly, would not recommend. The story is boring, and though this game is only 10 years old, the graphics look incredibly outdated. I know it's old, but games like Batman Arkham had way better graphics during that era.”
    • “The graphics and game design have me yawning every time a new scene renders. The story is basic and follows the most primal and ancient video game tropes—but not the good ones you see in the classics. Not tropes that are timeless and foundational in video game history.”
  • humor
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game's humor as a key positive, praising its funny story, jokes, and entertaining characters. Many mention creating and sharing humorous gameplay videos, enjoying comedic moments, and appreciating the lighthearted, sometimes dark, humor throughout. Overall, the humor enhances the fun and replayability, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience.

    • “I really like the story and the jokes were really funny!”
    • “All my homies love the theater [OBS virtual camera is peak. It makes goofing off on Discord hilarious! Get OBS not for recording, but for the virtual camera. Trust.]”
    • “I've captured many hilarious gaming moments with friends thanks to OBS.”
  • stability
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The software is powerful and widely praised but has notable stability issues, including crashes, freezes, and bugs, especially on older or underpowered hardware. While regular updates and a strong community help mitigate problems, users often face a learning curve and routine troubleshooting to maintain smooth operation.

    • “While many creators praise the software for being free and powerful, there is another side to the story—one filled with crashes, confusing settings, endless troubleshooting, and the slow psychological drain of wrestling with technology when you just want things to work.”
    • “Whenever I want to record while any game is running, it just freezes my PC and I need to restart it.”
    • “My game capture freezes during a live stream and it happens randomly or when there's a sudden movement I make in the camera.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect is praised for its dynamic and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances gameplay, especially during exploration and combat. It is particularly valued by content creators and musicians for its recording and streaming capabilities, though some users find initial setup confusing. Overall, the music is considered a strong, versatile feature that supports creative audio control and immersive experiences.

    • “The soundtrack is dynamic, shifting between subtle, atmospheric tones during exploration and intense, adrenaline-pumping beats during combat sequences.”
    • “The software's audio mixer lets users control the volume levels of individual sources, making it easy to balance in-game sounds, background music, and microphone input.”
    • “Music is one of the best of all time, and you don't need a computer from NASA to play.”
    • “This piece of code literally gave me major audio and video player issues (and by major I mean nothing could be played at all, even AIMP broke itself at the attempt to play music).”
    • “☑ no music (you record audio instead of it being in the game already).”
    • “ no music.”
  • grinding
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly grind-heavy, often requiring extended playtime or even multiple sessions to progress, but it avoids pay-to-win mechanics. While some players find the grinding addictive and engaging, others note that it can become tedious, especially after completing the main story. Overall, grinding is a significant aspect that may demand considerable time and effort.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Very grindy and a couple hackers but other than that it's a pretty decent game.”
    • “Fun game, the bosses are kinda annoying if you're not doing any heavy grinding and after you beat the story mode once it's not that fun to replay.”
  • emotional
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, particularly highlighted by a touching final boss battle and an engaging, heartfelt storyline that evokes tears and strong emotional responses from players. Despite occasional predictability, the plot's emotional highs and memorable characters create a compelling and moving journey.

    • “The plot, while somewhat predictable at times, offers emotional highs and twists that will keep players engaged from start to finish.”
    • “The storyline is amazing, I cried 5 times.”
    • “Great gameplay, touching storytelling, and memorable characters.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a satisfying and authentic experience without intrusive ads or paywalls, currently lacking microtransactions but serving as a strong platform for potential monetization and viral content creation. Users appreciate the absence of forced purchases and ads, highlighting a clean and enjoyable environment.

    • “For anyone building an audience, it's a launchpad to viral content and monetization.”
    • “No ads, no in-app purchases, free, what more could a man ask for?”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a fair amount of side content, contributing to decent replayability, but it may not fully satisfy players seeking extensive longevity. Some users find it infinitely replayable, though overall impressions are moderate.

    • “Replayability”
    • “Infinitely replayable”
    • “While the game offers plenty of side content to explore, it doesn’t quite hit the level of replayability some players may desire.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of lighting and shadows that enhance key story moments, complemented by a dynamic soundtrack that transitions smoothly between subtle exploration tones and intense combat beats.

    • “The lighting effects stand out, particularly during certain pivotal story moments, where the atmosphere is heightened by clever use of shadows and ambient light.”
    • “The soundtrack is dynamic, shifting between subtle, atmospheric tones during exploration and intense, adrenaline-pumping beats during combat sequences.”
    • “The first thing I noticed is the atmosphere.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised as strong and well-crafted, contributing to an immersive experience alongside detailed world-building and design.

    • “I've played better, character development was great though, same with ending.”
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279h Median play time
397h Average play time
69-835h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs
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OBS Studio is a platformer game with romance theme.

OBS Studio is available on PC, Mac OS, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 397 hours playing OBS Studio.

OBS Studio was released on March 21, 2022.

OBS Studio was developed by OBS Project.

OBS Studio has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

OBS Studio is a single player game.

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