Oddventure

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Oddventure is a single player role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by InfamousRabbit and was released on April 3, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Excellent atmosphere and presentation, with bright, colorful pixel-art and a world full of charming, quirky characters that evoke the spirit of Earthbound and Undertale.
Engaging storytelling with emotional depth and humor, including clever writing and well-done character moments exploring themes like trauma in a tasteful way.
Unique and original battle system involving mood management and sparing enemies, offering an innovative twist on classic turn-based RPG mechanics that some players find fun once understood.

Combat often feels tedious, drawn-out, and frustrating due to mechanics that cause party members to miss turns and reliance on luck, diminishing player control and pacing.
The game is unfinished in Early Access with limited content and progression stopping just as the story gets interesting, causing dissatisfaction with lack of updates and unclear content timeline.
Lack of convenient features such as unified audio/settings menus, sufficient save points or autosave, and cumbersome puzzle speed negatively impact user experience and game flow.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story draws clear inspiration from games like Undertale and Earthbound, offering an atmospheric and somewhat intriguing narrative with darker undertones. However, many find it shallow and unevenly paced, with character development feeling underwhelming and backstory reveals poorly integrated. While some appreciate the story's moments and potential, overall it lacks the engagement and cohesion needed to fully complement the gameplay.
- “It's heavily influenced by games like Undertale, Omori, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, and Earthbound, and it really shows in the atmosphere and storytelling.”
- “It's an amazing story so far with a twist of Omori vibes as well.”
- “There were some darker undertones and the story explains why the main character is the way she is, but it's not like OMG I'm sad emo protagonist and no one understands me.”
- “The story about Charlie and her childhood feels out of place, as in, they appear in weird sections.”
- “There are two parts in the game that show the player character's backstory, but they feel disconnected.”
- “[Spoiler] The revelation of Charlie's mother passing during the climax could have been better integrated with the events that shaped her personality.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring funny and occasionally cheesy jokes that elicit genuine laughter, particularly with its adult humor. However, some users note that the humor can lose its charm after extended play. Overall, the comedic elements contribute strongly to the game's enjoyment.
- “The adult humor really throws this game together super well.”
- “The little animations are brilliant, the music is rock solid, and the jokes are funny.”
- “This game is very funny, I belly laughed on multiple occasions.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a vibrant, colorful art style that modernizes classic pixel art reminiscent of Earthbound, blending detailed animations with a charming, nostalgic aesthetic. The visuals effectively complement the game's emotional and gameplay systems, creating an engaging and polished turn-based RPG experience.
- “The artwork and animations feel lavish and a perfect modern 'HD-ification' of titles like EarthBound it heralds back to.”
- “It's your standard turn-based RPG with the EarthBound pixel art aesthetic, Undertale's mercy system, and Omori's emotional manipulation system.”
- “The world is bright and colorful, and the characters live up to that aesthetic.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally appreciate the music for complementing the game well, describing it as solid and fitting, though some find it somewhat unremarkable but not unpleasant. Overall, it's seen as a positive aspect that enhances the game's atmosphere alongside art and humor.
- “In contrast to one of the above reviews, I actually thought the music accompanies the game quite fantastically.”
- “The little animations are brilliant, the music is rock solid, and the jokes are funny.”
- “Great music, great art, and a good sense of humour.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its emotional depth and humor, effectively capturing a unique and immersive vibe reminiscent of titles like Undertale and Earthbound. This strong influence is evident in both the storytelling and the overall mood, enhancing the player's experience.
- “They nailed the atmosphere of the game overall, from the jokes to the emotions you feel throughout playing, alongside the battle system being unique as well.”
- “It’s heavily influenced by games like Undertale, Omori, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, and Earthbound, and it really shows in the atmosphere and storytelling.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in Oddventure is described as tedious and frustrating, with gameplay involving extensive time spent on repetitive combat and exploration.
- “However, unlike this other game, the combat in Oddventure is tedious and frustrating.”
- “Played for about 2 hours mostly grinding and kinda doing story but a lot of exploring.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is widely criticized as a cash grab, especially compared to the free and much better alternative, Earthbound Encore.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes emotional depth by combining Earthbound-style pixel art with Undertale's mercy mechanics and Omori's emotional manipulation elements, creating a familiar yet impactful turn-based RPG experience.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciated the gameplay, finding it engaging and enjoyable, with added visual appeal from features like CRT filters enhancing the experience.