Omni Blade
- August 2, 2024
- bryanedds
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Get on itch.io StoreOmni Blade is an immersive and tactically challenging retro RPG inspired by classic games such as 7th Saga, Grandia, and Chrono Trigger. It features around 20 hours of gameplay, a thematically dense and dream-like narrative, as well as vibrantly colored pixel art - all brought to life by a beautifully evocative musical score! Omni Blade enhances replayability with procedurally generated levels and…
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Audience ScoreBased on 2 reviews
story3 negative mentions
- The game has a dark and isolating mood that enhances the challenging battles.
- The battles are nuanced and evolve over time, providing depth to the gameplay.
- The slow drip of the story is engaging and worth the initial pacing adjustment.
- The game feels stretched out and lacks quality of life improvements.
- The design could have been more polished, with a preference for a faster-paced experience.
- The retro pacing may deter players who are accustomed to quicker gameplay.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is delivered at a slow pace that may require patience, but many players find the gradual unfolding of the narrative rewarding, especially in a story-driven horror context. However, some users express frustration with the retro pacing, which may hinder their overall experience and exploration of the game's locations.
“The retro pacing takes some time to get used to, but the slow drip of the story is worth it so far, and the battles are super nuanced and slowly evolve.”
“It is unfortunate that I am never going to see the full extent of locations and story because I have no patience to play this.”
“Perhaps it would make more sense for a story-driven horror game like Fear & Hunger?”
“The retro pacing takes some time to get used to, but the slow drip of the story is worth it so far.”
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