- February 28, 2017
- Watercolor Games
- 2h median play time
Oracle
Platforms
About
"Oracle" is a single-player, open-world mystery game set on a 5 sq mile island with over 30 locations to discover. The game offers a unique story experience with randomly generated audio, an immersive soundtrack, and voice overs from Brynjar Gunnarsson. With Time of Day and weather systems, players can uncover the truth about the island and its relation to the main character's past, while earning achievements and trading cards. However, beware of bugs that may affect the gameplay.






- The game features beautiful environments that showcase the engine's capabilities, making exploration visually appealing.
- The calming soundtrack and pleasant narration create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for players looking to unwind.
- At its low price point, the game offers a decent experience for fans of walking simulators, with easy achievements to unlock.
- The story is often confusing and lacks coherence, making it difficult for players to engage with the narrative.
- Gameplay is hindered by slow movement speed and numerous invisible walls, which can lead to frustration during exploration.
- The graphics, while decent, are marred by glitches and pop-ins, detracting from the overall immersion of the experience.
story
121 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in this game is often described as confusing and disjointed, with many players struggling to follow its progression through scattered trigger points. While some appreciate the atmospheric visuals and the potential depth of the narrative, others find it lacking coherence and engagement, leading to a sense of aimlessness during gameplay. Overall, the story seems to be a mixed bag, appealing to those who prioritize exploration and ambiance over a strong, cohesive narrative.
“There are 24 trigger points or locations (which coincide with an achievement), and as you reach each trigger point you hear a little bit of the story, and the story progresses this way.”
“It doesn't really matter which route you take, you can go in any direction, the story just flows as you hit each trigger point (location), regardless of what order you come across each location in.”
“A beautiful storytelling walking simulator.”
“However, the story is a bit hard to follow, and despite nearly two hours of gameplay, I couldn't find all the locations.”
“The story is strange and doesn't really come together, and also sounds like the first read-through for the voice actor, but there are some interesting ideas and I didn't hate it.”
“I spent so much time trying to understand what the story was trying to tell me that it wasn't enjoyable at all, and after completing it, I still didn't understand what I was supposed to have gained or thought about the whole time; it just felt like I legitimately wasted time wandering in some weird fantasy realm.”