Omnibullet
- February 19, 2024
- Arbitrary Combination
Get on Steam"Omnibullet" is a puzzle-automation game where you design battery charging systems for Omnibullet Inc. As a Production Line Architect, you'll solve complex puzzles, innovate tower systems, and recycle energy bullets for Eco Credits. The game offers creative freedom, a revolutionary charging system, and flexible time management with rewind/fast-forward features.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Omnibullet features a unique blend of puzzle and tower defense mechanics, providing a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
- The sound design is exceptional, with music created through gameplay that enhances the overall experience.
- The game offers a variety of levels with a well-balanced difficulty curve, allowing players to gradually improve their skills while enjoying the challenge.
- Some players find the game to be quite challenging, which may lead to frustration for those less experienced with puzzle games.
- The controls can be initially confusing, requiring some time to get used to before fully enjoying the game.
- A few players expressed a desire for more hints or guidance on certain levels to help them progress more easily.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and dynamic quality, with sound effects that create a rhythmic and evolving soundtrack based on player actions. Many players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, making it both fun and immersive, while also noting that the procedural soundtrack is memorable and catchy. Overall, the integration of music and sound effects is seen as a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay.
“Maybe you don't like this genre, maybe you do, but one thing's for sure – you're gonna love the music.”
“The soundscape is derived from tower placement - by placing the towers, you are not just solving the puzzle, but also creating a new soundtrack.”
“One of my favorite things about the game is that the sound effects are very rhythmic and musical, doubling as a soundtrack that changes based on what the player does.”
“The 60 bpm procedural soundtrack lives rent-free inside my head and I see battery charging lines whenever I close my eyes.”
“Given a big enough sandbox with no obstacles, it would be a matter of time until someone made a music contraption to play 'Megalovania'.”
“Mixing the in-game sounds and bullets into a 'music' of sorts while playing is genius.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its enjoyable mechanics and innovative features, such as a rewind function and user-friendly elements that reduce stress during challenging puzzles. Players appreciate the original mechanics and the extensive level design, which, combined with helpful learning tools, enhance the overall experience.
“It isn't something that was even necessary considering the genre, but it's done extremely well and makes the gameplay so much more enjoyable even when you can't figure out a solution.”
“Also, with the rewind mechanic, generated music, and user comfort features, puzzles never get stressful.”
“The game offers some great features for learning the mechanics, such as bullet stats, trajectory of the bullet, etc., which help the player understand what's happening more.”
“The gameplay feels very basic and lacks depth.”
“The mechanics are clunky and often frustrating.”
“The puzzles are too easy and don't provide a satisfying challenge.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique style and effectiveness, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience alongside the music. Users appreciate the visuals as nice and fitting well with the game's mechanics and sound design.
“Visuals are nice and the sound is awesome!”
“The graphics are simple, yet effective.”
“Everything is in a fairly unique style; the graphics, levels, player interactions, and the accompanying sounds are all tied together with the overall feel of the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
“The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
“The story is so poorly developed that it fails to capture any interest.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability on the Steam Deck, though players may need some time to acclimate to the controls.
“It runs great on Steam Deck, but the controls took me a couple of minutes to figure out.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
