Odd Remedy

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Odd Remedy is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Oddscure and was released on November 6, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Escape the open-world island infested with monster spiders while on duty as a prisoner with your friends. Loot the city, destroy the caves, take some selfies on the way out in your car before you set sail.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

The unique phone mechanic adds humor and enhances communication between players, making co-op gameplay especially fun and engaging.
Physics-based interactions and destructible environments create a charming and immersive experience that encourages creative problem-solving.
The game fosters memorable social experiences and has strong multiplayer appeal, providing lots of laughs and bonding moments with friends.

The game feels unfinished with many bugs, janky controls, and poorly explained mechanics that can frustrate players.
Limited enemy variety and repetitive objectives reduce long-term content appeal; the difficulty can feel unbalanced and sometimes punishing.
Navigation and UI issues like confusing controls, problematic ladders, slow revival times, and a lack of polish detract from overall gameplay fluidity.

humor
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The game's humor is widely praised, with the innovative phone mechanic and quirky, often absurd moments generating genuine laughter, especially during multiplayer sessions. Players find the mix of clever mechanics and funny interactions, such as sharing goofy selfies or unexpected in-game events, to create a uniquely hilarious and memorable experience.
- “The phone mechanic is unlike anything I've ever seen and it makes for so many funny moments.”
- “Video chatting from a cocoon or getting a video chat of your buddy getting dragged away is seriously hilarious.”
- “So many moments that had my friends and I laughing so hard we cried.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Odd Remedy is praised for its unique and humorous phone mechanic, which adds a fresh and entertaining layer to the puzzle-platformer experience. While the game’s quirky mechanics and charming atmosphere stand out, some players note frustrations with poorly explained systems and occasional vague guidance. Overall, the gameplay blends creativity and humor effectively, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The fully featured phone in this game adds so much to the gameplay, it's incredible.”
- “At its core, Odd Remedy is a puzzle-platformer, but it introduces unique mechanics that keep things fresh.”
- “The phone mechanics and how you can ring your partners is surprisingly well made; you'll end up jamming to the ringtones instead of doing your "obligations".”
- “Spiders have a line of sight; once they see you from practically any distance, they'll agro. There is no fleshed-out stealth mechanic or way to avoid confrontation.”
- “There are a lot of mechanics not well explained, leading to confusion. For example, a friend died, I couldn't revive them with a medkit, a spider dragged the corpse, and after killing that spider, the friend just got up on their own without needing revival.”
- “You will run into frustrations here and there, especially with poorly explained mechanics and vague guidance or tooltips.”
graphics
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Odd Remedy features bold, cartoonish graphics with a distinct and fun art style, offering diverse and visually engaging areas. Its aesthetic is reminiscent of games like Abiotic Factor and SCP titles, and the visuals are regularly updated to enhance the experience.
- “Graphically, Odd Remedy stands out with its bold, cartoonish visuals.”
- “The art style is distinct and fun, with each area offering something new to look at.”
- “The aesthetic and feel is similar to Abiotic Factor or the SCP games, and it's getting updated regularly.”
story
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The story combines playful humor with an underlying charm, keeping players engaged as they follow the protagonist’s quirky quest for a unique remedy. It also subtly highlights the distraction caused by phones during important missions.
- “The story, while playful, has an underlying charm that keeps you invested.”
- “The plot revolves around a protagonist searching for a 'remedy' to a rather strange, and often hilarious, problem.”
- “This game is a PSA of why phones shouldn’t be allowed during a mission because nothing gets done when everyone is on their phones.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is noted for its whimsical and charming qualities that contribute to a fun and creative experience, though some users find it awkward and unsettling, creating a sense of discomfort and insecurity.
- “Its unique mechanics, whimsical atmosphere, and charming characters make it a standout for anyone looking for a fun and creative game that doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
- “My review is solely on the atmosphere of this game.”
- “It creates the most awkward and uncomfortable atmosphere and it makes you feel very unsafe.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates overall stable performance with no game-breaking bugs encountered, though it contains some minor glitches typical of Unity-based titles. It remains enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
music
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The music features a quirky, upbeat soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's bizarre and whimsical atmosphere.
- “The quirky, upbeat soundtrack fits the tone perfectly, enhancing the bizarre world you're exploring.”
character development
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The character development is praised for its vibrant colors and imaginative designs, which enhance immersion and showcase creative freedom in every detail.