Ominous

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Ominous is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Jumpy Unit and was released on August 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Don't forget to follow and add Ominous to your Wishlist About the GameYou and your team are tasked with closing a dangerous interdimensional portal before it unleashes a powerful and destructive force. With no weapons to defend yourself, you must rely on exploration, puzzle-solving, and stealth to navigate through the hotel and alternate dimensions while avoiding a deadly creature that stalks yo…

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique and interesting concept with fun gameplay, especially enjoyable with friends and groups.
Clever gameplay loop that is easy to understand yet engaging, appealing to fans of similar horror games like Phasmophobia and Lethal Company.
Developer is responsive and quick to fix bugs and issues, showing promise for future improvements.

Lack of updates and slow development progress, with no update for several months causing concern about future support.
Presence of bugs and glitches that sometimes disrupt gameplay or cause confusion.
Game atmosphere and tutorial are considered slow or underwhelming by some, with requests for improved ambient sounds, jump scares, and clearer guidance.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Ominous offers unique and interesting mechanics with a fun cooperative experience, appealing even to those who typically dislike horror games. However, some players find the pacing, especially during the tutorial, slow and off-putting. Overall, it presents a clever and engaging loop that can sustain long-term play.
- “Unique mechanics with interesting ideas and fun gameplay with friends.”
- “I usually don't like horror games but Ominous is not just a horror game in which you run around and scream; there is a gameplay loop that is cleverly thought out but easy to understand that can keep you playing for tens of hours.”
- “Ominous is a fresh concept in gameplay.”
- “Ominous is a fresh concept in gameplay, but the slowness of the game in the tutorial alone did not give me the urge to go any further.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game comes partly from its bugs, which are annoying but unintentionally funny, adding a lighthearted charm to the experience. While the glitches detract from the quality, they also provide entertainment through their awkwardness.
- “There are still some bugs in the game and some of them are really annoying but honestly the rest of the game is so fun it just added some humor to it while learning.”
- “But it's not bad in a good way, we were just laughing about how weird and bad it is.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability initially suffered from glitches causing glitches like floating or freezing, but developers addressed these issues promptly, significantly improving overall stability.
- “Ran into a couple of glitches: sat down at the bar and proceeded to float into space, then sat in one of the computer chairs only to freeze the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel the game's music is currently lacking, suggesting that adding ominous or atmospheric tracks would enhance the experience and reduce the quietness during gameplay.