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.

"Oddventure" is a narrative-driven RPG with a unique, hand-drawn art style and strategic battle system. The game features dark humor, surreal elements, and multiple endings based on your choices. Join the adventure on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and stay tuned for the official website launch.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features excellent presentation, charming pixel art, and engaging characters reminiscent of classics like Earthbound and Omori.
The story has interesting themes and humor, with moments that effectively explore deeper emotional issues.
There is a lot of potential for improvement, and many players feel optimistic about the game's future development.

The combat system is tedious and frustrating, often leading to drawn-out battles that can feel punishing and unbalanced.
There are significant design oversights, such as the lack of unified audio settings and insufficient save options, which can detract from the overall experience.
The story feels shallow at times, with poorly timed backstory reveals that disrupt the narrative flow.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow and the characters mediocre, while others appreciate the intriguing elements and darker undertones. Although there are moments that reveal the protagonist's backstory, many feel that these are poorly timed and could be better integrated to enhance emotional engagement. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it currently lacks depth and cohesion, leaving players wanting a more compelling experience.
- “I believe what they're doing with revealing bits and pieces of her backstory is really good, but I think it could be better on building it up to show us why the character is the way she is.”
- “There were some darker undertones and the story explains why the main character is the way she is, but it’s not like 'oh my god, I'm sad emo protagonist and no one understands me.'”
- “It's an amazing story so far with a twist of Omori vibes as well.”
- “The story about Charlie and her childhood feels out of place, as in, they feel like they show up in weird sections.”
- “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 protag and no one understands me.'”
- “[spoiler] Maybe reveal Charlie's mother passing during the climax of the story, and follow suit with everything else that shaped her personality.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding the jokes funny and the adult humor effectively enhancing the experience. While some jokes may come off as cheesy, they still elicit genuine laughter, though the novelty can wear off with repeated exposure. Overall, the combination of clever animations and solid music contributes to a humorous atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The adult humor really ties 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 are praised for their lavish artwork and animations, effectively modernizing the pixel art aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Earthbound. The vibrant and colorful world, along with well-designed characters, enhances the overall visual appeal, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I really love the art style.”
- “The artwork and animations feel lavish and a perfect modern 'HD-ification' of titles like EarthBound it harkens 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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Overall, the music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising it as a solid accompaniment that enhances the experience. While some users find it exceptional, others consider it merely average but not unpleasant. The combination of music, art, and humor contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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 humor.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the gameplay, particularly enjoying the combination of pixel art aesthetics and CRT filters, which enhance the overall experience.
- “I found it on the pixel art subreddit, wanted to see the CRT filters in action, but I really enjoyed the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
- “I love how the mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in Oddventure to be tedious and frustrating, with many spending significant time on repetitive tasks rather than engaging with the story.
- “However, unlike this other game, the combat in Oddventure is tedious and frustrating.”
- “I played for about 2 hours, mostly grinding and somewhat progressing the story, but a lot of it was just exploring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game combines elements from classic RPGs, featuring Earthbound-inspired pixel art and a unique emotional manipulation system reminiscent of Undertale and Omori, which enhances the player's emotional engagement and experience throughout the narrative.
- “It's your standard turn-based RPG with the Earthbound pixel art aesthetic, Undertale's mercy system, and Omori's emotional manipulation system.”