Obversion

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Obversion is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Marplebot and was released on January 28, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Obversion is an abstract puzzle platformer set in a vibrant universe of cubes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

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The game features a unique and engaging puzzle design that evolves throughout the 28 levels, providing a satisfying challenge without becoming repetitive.
Accessibility features like autojump, automove, and an unlimited undo/redo system enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to focus on solving puzzles rather than struggling with platforming mechanics.
The minimalist art style and relaxing soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that complements the cerebral nature of the puzzles.

Some players may find the resource management aspect frustrating, as the limited pickups for creating and destroying blocks can lead to trial-and-error gameplay.
The game lacks a clear guidance system for finding collectibles and secrets, which can result in tedious exploration and repetition.
While the puzzles are clever, some solutions can feel fiddly, requiring multiple attempts to find the right combination, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective puzzle mechanics that allow for a diverse range of challenges across 28 uniquely designed levels. While the core mechanics revolve around the creation and destruction of blocks, the game excels in level design and accessibility features, making it approachable for players. The minimalist presentation and lack of pressure elements enhance the overall experience, allowing players to focus on solving puzzles at their own pace.
- “But even with these simple few puzzle mechanics, the developer succeeded in creating 28 levels that each feel original in their own way.”
- “Obversion opts for the more interesting approach of making only minor new additions to the moveset, while keeping the gameplay remarkably varied due to exceptional level design.”
- “I really appreciate the time and effort put into creating the many different puzzles in the game, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the number of different variations on puzzles the developer found within the constraints of the mechanics of creating and destroying blocks.”
- “The puzzle mechanics of this game are very simple.”
- “As it is, despite the promise in mechanics, I am just finding it annoying.”
- “I've played far enough to see that a couple modifiers to these mechanics introduced over time, but that's the core of it.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its lovely and well-composed soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players feel that the addition of more upbeat tracks could provide a needed energy boost. While the minimalist piano music complements the game's aesthetic, a few users noted instances of repetitiveness in certain pieces.
- “The soundtrack is lovely and well-composed, though I would've probably liked some more upbeat tracks interspersed throughout to give the whole thing a little energy boost every now and again and keep things interesting.”
- “A enjoyable challenge with piano music to increase your senses.”
- “The music is a special gem.”
- “The minimalist yin/yang theme and piano music both work.”
- “Settings in the main menu and while playing include volume sliders for music and sound.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a captivating procedural and mathematical art style that enhances the gameplay experience, complemented by minimalist visuals and a relaxing soundtrack. The presentation is praised for its technical impressiveness and intriguing aesthetic shifts, which contribute to the game's philosophical themes and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are simple yet engaging, providing a visually appealing backdrop for the clever puzzles and gameplay mechanics.
- “The procedural and mathematical art style is pretty, technically impressive, and complements the gameplay well. The philosophical musings scattered throughout give the whole experience a little more personality than it otherwise could have had.”
- “The presentation is excellent, featuring pleasant minimalist graphics and a relaxing soundtrack. The absence of timers, move counters, ratings, enemies, dying, or falling allows for a stress-free experience, and the 28 levels across 4 worlds with occasional new mechanics should provide several hours of gameplay.”
- “The progression of the game through the different worlds creates a feeling of slowly descending deeper into the analytical mind. The shifts in aesthetic and mood as the game progresses have a mysterious tone, like peering further into the void.”
- “Visuals are simple but with enough flair to remain interesting to look at.”
- “The progression of the game through the different worlds has a feeling of slowly descending deeper into the depths of the analytical mind, and the shifts in aesthetic and mood as the game progresses have a mysterious tone, like peering further into the void.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly delightful, with moments that elicit genuine laughter by cleverly subverting expectations while remaining consistent with the established game mechanics.
- “There's a level in the second world where I literally burst out laughing when I saw what the game was doing—unexpected but totally made sense within the rules that had been set up so far.”
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly woven into the gameplay, making every moment feel fresh and entertaining.”
- “I love how the game uses clever puns and witty dialogue that keeps me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its ability to induce a meditative flow state, allowing players to immerse themselves deeply in the experience.
- “It creates an atmosphere that gets me into a nice, meditative flow state.”