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Orten Was The Case

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
98% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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Orten Was The Case is a single player open world management game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Woodhill Interactive and was released on November 29, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Orten Was The Case - A Groundhog day in "Orten". Control Ziggy who's stuck in a time loop and uncover millenia-old mysteries in the caves and tunnels deep down below Orten, a suburb to a fictional Swedish metropolis.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique and charming art style that combines 3D and 2D elements, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
  • The time-loop mechanic and engaging puzzles encourage exploration and reward players for their curiosity, making each cycle exciting.
  • The story is rich with humor and mystery, filled with intriguing characters and secrets that enhance the overall experience.
  • Controls can be clunky and frustrating, leading to issues with navigation and platforming puzzles.
  • Some puzzles feel like interruptions to the exploration, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • There are bugs and crashes reported, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.

  • graphics

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, which contributes to a rich atmosphere and engaging storytelling. Reviewers highlight the fantastic artwork, interesting character designs, and a nostalgic vibe that enhances the overall experience. The combination of cool aesthetics and clever puzzle design makes it a standout title in the indie game scene.

    • “I can't stress how much I love the art style of this game; it's so cool.”
    • “The artwork is fantastic.”
    • “This game has an amazing art style, interesting and funny characters, and a lot of weird stuff to discover.”
    • “[*] creepy art style.”
    • “Such a dank vibe & atmosphere, such rad art stylez, and a really unique puzzler.”
    • “Love the graphics and the story that evokes a nostalgia for the Swedish suburbs.”

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game's story is praised for its dark, mysterious elements and engaging twists that enhance the gameplay experience, making it a fundamental part of the design rather than an afterthought. Players appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere and the logical progression of the narrative, which encourages exploration alongside following the plot. Overall, the combination of intriguing storytelling, unique art style, and fun puzzles contributes to a captivating indie game experience.

    • “It's clear that it's not an afterthought thrown in; it's a fundamental part of the game's design and story.”
    • “Love the graphics and the story that evokes a nostalgia for the Swedish suburbs.”
    • “I haven't finished it yet, but the art style is fun and unique, the game flows nicely, and the next step is usually logical, which allows you to progress without much handholding, and the story grabs your attention easily.”
    • “I've played my fair amount of story-led indie games where there's a change or some sort of twist midway through, and most often a game is fun for only one half of that.”
    • “Forgot to play the storyline for so long that I actually missed a crucial event.”
    • “Not the best movements, but overall the story and the atmosphere are 140% worth it!”

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its originality and fun mechanics, particularly the engaging time-loop feature, which complements the unfolding plot effectively. However, some players note minor issues, particularly with janky combat mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game has very original and very fun gameplay and awesome artwork!”
    • “Original content, original game mechanics and idea.”
    • “Love the time-loop mechanic!”
    • “There are some minor gameplay gripes I have with the game, of course.”
    • “The one thing I dislike is the somewhat janky combat mechanics.”
    • “But the groundhog-sque quality of the gameplay combined with the gradual overtaking of the latter plot revelations complement each other so well.”

  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its unique blend of humor, mystery, and spookiness, with players highlighting its hilarious characters and witty dialogue that draw from a variety of stereotypes and accents. The combination of an engaging art style, fun puzzles, and clever storytelling contributes to a rich and entertaining experience filled with quirky details. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's charm and depth.

    • “The best thing about this game is just how mysterious, weird, spooky, and funny it is for the entire playthrough.”
    • “The conversations and characters are hilarious; they're a mixture of a ton of different stereotypical people, dialects, and accents.”
    • “Fantastic indie game with fun puzzles, amazing art style, and funny storytelling.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is described as simple yet fitting, complementing the Swedish voice acting and overall atmosphere, which enhances the player's enjoyment and contributes to the game's charm.

    • “The music and the Swedish voice actors fit very well with everything in the game.”
    • “Even though I have not explored everything you can do, the simple music and characters (that only speak Swedish gibberish) make this game one of my favorite games I have played.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and engaging vibe, complemented by a distinctive art style that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted issues with movement mechanics, they emphasized that the compelling story and immersive atmosphere make it a worthwhile experience.

    • “Such a dank vibe and atmosphere, with a really unique art style and puzzler elements.”
    • “Not the best movement mechanics, but overall the story and atmosphere are 140% worth it!”
    • “Not the best movements, but overall the story and the atmosphere are 140% worth it!”
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Orten Was The Case is a open world management game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Orten Was The Case include indie, exploration, gaming, 2.5d, metroidvania and others.

Orten Was The Case is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Orten Was The Case was released on November 29, 2023.

Orten Was The Case was developed by Woodhill Interactive.

Orten Was The Case has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Orten Was The Case for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Orten Was The Case is a single player game.

Similar games include The Forgotten City, The Sexy Brutale, Dinocop, ANIMAL WELL, Bad Dream: Coma and others.