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Omen of Sorrow

A small indie game that brings a unique concept into the fighting games genre.
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65%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
optimization, music
76% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 12 reviews

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Omen of Sorrow is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game with a horror theme. It was developed by AOne Games and was released on March 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Omen of Sorrow is a classic 2D, four-button fighting game, with Unreal Engine 4 powered graphics, a cast of 12 characters inspired by classical horror, fantasy and mythology, and a battle system designed from the ground up to leverage player skill, rather than stats or random chance, featuring deep combat mechanics that favor movement and spacing over tight execution to provide an engaging experie…

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story4 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features interesting characters and a unique early 2000's action horror vibe, appealing to fans of Killer Instinct and Darkstalkers.
  • It plays well on the Steam Deck without any modifications, making it accessible for portable gaming.
  • The new story mode and arcade endings add depth and enjoyment, making it a fun experience for players who appreciate indie fighting games.
  • The game suffers from significant balance issues, making competitive play frustrating due to unbalanced characters.
  • Graphics and character models are often criticized for being subpar, with some characters appearing janky or poorly designed.
  • The lack of an online community and limited multiplayer options hinder the overall experience, especially for those looking to play against others.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story mode has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new additions and endings after a long wait, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative and the need to learn multiple characters to progress. Initially removed from the game, the story mode was reintroduced in the latest version, which many consider a significant improvement, although some feel it still falls short compared to earlier iterations. Overall, while the new story mode is seen as a positive addition, opinions vary on its execution and depth.

    • “I enjoyed a lot the new story mode.”
    • “The game's been out for a couple of years on the Epic Game Store, but this version has an added story mode and endings for arcade mode.”
    • “The new added story mode and endings to arcade mode is epic and I have been waiting for it for 2 years. I enjoyed the story mode and am still trying to get all the endings.”
    • “If you don't have a buddy to play with, you are stuck with arcade mode and the story mode, which is the worst part of this game since there is no story at all.”
    • “I don't want to learn all characters to beat the story.”
    • “When this game launched, it had a story mode, but for whatever reason, the devs took it out and promised to replace it with a better story mode. Two years later, they re-released the game with a bunch of fun things like story mode, but it feels like a letdown.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique character designs while others criticize them as reminiscent of PS2-era visuals. Although the overall aesthetic aligns with a universal monster theme, there are complaints that the graphics have deteriorated compared to earlier versions, particularly the Epic Games version. Despite these criticisms, many players find the visuals satisfactory enough to enjoy the game.

    • “The graphics are very nice and each character looks cool and unique in their own way.”
    • “It's a fun fighting game with interesting characters and PS2-like graphics.”
    • “The character play-styles are varied and interesting, with the universal monster aesthetic being a great one for those of us who wish for a new Killer Instinct or Darkstalkers.”
    • “The graphics are terrible, the music is awful, and the voice acting is subpar.”
    • “The graphics are disappointing and lack detail.”
    • “The visuals are outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics for each character, making them enjoyable to play. While some players appreciate the smoothness and improvements made over time, others express frustration with the game's design and the removal of the original story mode, leading to mixed opinions overall.

    • “Every character individually is fun to play; each of them has a unique mechanic.”
    • “Smooth gameplay.”
    • “This game has been on the Epic Game Store for about 2 to 3 years. When it launched, it had a story mode, but the developers took it out and promised a better one. After 2 years, they re-released the game on Steam and consoles with a lot of fun additions like story mode, arcade endings, improved gameplay, and more unlocks.”
    • “I could have endured the crappy design, but I can't take this gameplay anymore.”
    • “Hmm, I have very mixed opinions on this game. As of now, this game has been on the Epic Game Store for about 2 to 3 years. When it launched, it had a story mode. For whatever reason, the devs took it out of the game and said that they would replace it with a better story mode and to just wait. Well, 2 years go by, and they rereleased this game on Steam and consoles with a whole bunch of fun things like story mode, arcade endings, improved gameplay, and I think more unlocks.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for occasional stuttering, particularly during or after super attacks, which can disrupt the overall experience.

    • “I encountered several instances of stuttering during the game, particularly during and after super attacks.”
    • “I experienced noticeable stuttering at various points in the game, especially when executing super attacks.”
    • “There were multiple occasions of stuttering throughout the game, particularly during and after performing super attacks.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users describing it as "awful" and a significant detractor from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics suck, the music is awful, the voices are crap.”
    • “The graphics suck, the music is awful, the voices are crap.”
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Omen of Sorrow is a arcade fighting game with horror theme.

Omen of Sorrow is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Omen of Sorrow was released on March 23, 2023.

Omen of Sorrow was developed by AOne Games.

Omen of Sorrow has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Omen of Sorrow is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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