Oneiros
- March 27, 2020
- Coal Valley Games
Get on SteamOneiros is a single-player arcade game with an intriguing story and spectacular graphics. As you help Liam escape his surreal and changing reality, you'll explore a beautiful, detailed world, interact with fully voiced characters, and solve puzzles. The game features advanced lighting and effects, psychedelic visions, and even includes mini-games within an interactive laptop.
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Reviews
- The game features interesting and creative puzzles that provide a good challenge without being overly difficult.
- Visually, the game is captivating with a surreal art style and good use of color and lighting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game has a charming atmosphere and humor, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate quirky narratives and exploration.
- The main character's voice acting is often described as annoying and detracts from the overall experience.
- The inventory system is cumbersome, making it difficult to manage items and leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The story is considered predictable and lacks depth, with an abrupt ending that leaves players unsatisfied.
- story112 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it predictable and lacking depth, often describing it as generic or cliché. While some appreciated the charming delivery through gameplay and visual storytelling, others criticized the abrupt ending and lack of plot twists. Overall, the narrative is seen as a loose thread connecting engaging puzzles and vibrant visuals, but it may not leave a lasting impression.
“Honestly, this game is amazing, great story, great music, great atmosphere.”
“I liked the story and how we weren't given much information till the end, receiving only little bits in flashbacks throughout.”
“Oneiros is an absolutely fantastic experience that falls on blind eyes: it’s realistic yet mysterious approach to world building, the bright color palette, ways in which the story progresses, transitions throughout the journey, comedic moments, strategic methods regarding puzzles, and enjoyability from beginning to end.”
“The story isn't inventive; it's quite generic.”
“There isn't really any plot twist, and you quickly realize what's happening to the main character, so the ending isn't surprising in any way.”
“The story fell flat, and the ending was abrupt.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the creative and surreal art styles, vibrant visuals, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some players express disappointment due to issues like washed-out highlights and inconsistent graphical settings. Overall, while the visuals are often described as gorgeous and fitting for the game's narrative, there are notable concerns regarding clarity and functionality.
“The visuals were out of this world, good storytelling, and great puzzles... hats off to developers in creating this masterpiece - can't wait to see more.”
“Some highlights to note: graphical quality is incredible, worlds are very imaginative and humorous, the visual style gets varied a ton, the story covers a lot of ground and is very open-ended.”
“The surrealist art style, the music, the humor... everything has been masterfully brought together thanks to the imagination of the developer to create a very beautiful puzzle game.”
“Not really a game, more a graphic story about teenagers getting into trouble, very trippy graphics quite a bit of the time.”
“Clues to open various combination locks and instructions to operate various items I thought were way too vague, randomly placed, and hard to find -- including a couple where text was supposed to be highlighted, but the graphics were so overbright and washed out that the highlighting or hidden writing was all but invisible on my screen -- to be of any practical use to me in most cases.”
“Sadly, with the graphical design and the protagonist's cheeky voice lines, this is only a mediocre walking simulator / adventure game.”
- music46 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the surreal setting and overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as excellent, beautiful, and perfectly suited to the game's themes. Many express a desire to listen to the music outside of the game, indicating its memorable and engaging nature.
“The surrealist art style, the music, the humor... everything has been masterfully brought together thanks to the imagination of the developer to create a very beautiful puzzle game.”
“The music is awesome and perfect for the setting, and now I want to play it on repeat.”
“I turned down the voice audio and the music audio but that did nothing.”
“The music stands out as a highlight, while the story is forgettable and only exists as a very loose thread between sections.”
“The music is atmospheric and complements the game's surreal setting really well.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its light-hearted and imaginative nature, with players enjoying funny moments, quirky characters, and absurd scenarios reminiscent of cult classic films. The integration of humor with the game's surreal art style and engaging puzzles enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful adventure that keeps players entertained throughout its duration. Many reviewers noted specific highlights, such as amusing interactions and clever details that contribute to the game's charm.
“But I still enjoyed my playtime when I just accepted using a walkthrough liberally and decided to continue for the weird story and world the game presents, which was a lot of fun, including some absolutely ridiculous full-length clips from a number of MST3K-level movies played in full FMV style in a movie theater level, which were hilarious.”
“The surrealist art style, the music, the humor... everything has been masterfully brought together thanks to the imagination of the developer to create a very beautiful puzzle game.”
“Now, the positives in this game are the puzzles are interesting and unique, the one character you actually meet in person is entertaining and funny, and the humor of the game is light-hearted and nice.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as charming with a mix of interesting puzzles and mechanics, but it suffers from frustrating elements, particularly in platforming segments. While some players enjoyed the variety of gameplay across different environments, others found the overall experience short and lacking in depth, with some mechanics being annoying, such as the inability to carry objects. Despite these criticisms, the game maintains a level of engagement through its story and unique set pieces.
“It is very charming, has a good story told through gameplay and little story pickups.”
“Cool puzzles, interesting story, fun gameplay; sometimes it can make you a little fuzzy.”
“Each place you are in is very different and you use different mechanics in each one.”
“Sure it has some cool set pieces, but overall the game is short and mostly focuses on the frustrating gameplay (at one point, it even makes you do first-person platforming!!), completely ruining the experience for everyone.”
“Not big on the story though, quite a generic sad story and the gameplay still could have been more varied.”
“Some mechanics are just annoying, like not being able to carry around objects.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and surreal qualities, enhanced by effective use of color, lighting, and atmospheric music. Players find the dreamlike setting both enjoyable and unsettling, contributing to an immersive experience that complements the engaging story and humor. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly enhances the gameplay.
“The game's use of color and lighting is pretty nice, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that is both captivating and unsettling.”
“The music is atmospheric and complements the game's surreal setting really well.”
“Honestly, this game is amazing, great story, great music, great atmosphere.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the chaotic item mechanics and the cumbersome safe puzzles. This repetitiveness detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lackluster experience by the game's midpoint.
“I found this game to be annoying and tedious.”
“The items spin like crazy and it's difficult to set them straight; also tedious is dealing with the locks of the safe puzzles.”
“Unfortunately, by the halfway point, it's a tedious trek with too much toilet humor for the ending to feel in any way satisfying.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as lacking in replayability, with multiple users expressing that it does not offer significant value for repeated playthroughs.
“I wouldn't say the game has replay value.”
“I wouldn't say the game has replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some aspects not performing exceptionally well. However, one character's voice acting stands out significantly, elevating the overall experience.
