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Otem's Defiance

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66%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Otem's Defiance is a single player action game. It was developed by HyperBerry Games and was released on April 25, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You play as Otem, a child who has been chosen as a sacrifice to the gods of his tribe. As they materialize in the center of the ring-shaped arena, you must dodge their attacks and fight back to survive the ritual and uncover the secrets of this gruesome tradition lead by the mysterious Shaman.

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graphics6 positive mentions
  • The game features tight controls and colorful graphics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
  • The gameplay is challenging and addictive, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps players engaged.
  • The story and artistic design are impressive, with comic book-style cutscenes that enhance the overall experience.
  • The tutorial texts vanish too quickly, making it difficult to grasp the mechanics without restarting.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive, leading to a sense of monotony after a while.
  • Some animations and in-game graphics lack polish compared to the high-quality cutscenes, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant colors and impressive art style, reminiscent of comic book aesthetics. While some aspects are described as basic, the overall design, including the visuals and animations, is considered stable and aesthetically pleasing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. The charming visuals and comic-like cutscenes further enhance the game's appeal.

    • “The game is designed similarly to that of a 3D platformer, with good graphics, if a little basic, and cool designs, definitely giving it a comic book-esque feel, which I think the designers were aiming for based on the story.”
    • “I must say I really appreciate the hard work that has gone into the design of the game; the comic book visuals and the in-between levels look fantastic, and the art style is incredibly impressive.”
    • “Art and visuals are beautiful and colorful; this might be the most colorful game I own.”
    • “Graphically, well... it's stable 3D; the ring and level designs are okay, and animations are somewhat smooth.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring interesting themes and symbolism related to society and human behavior, which resonates with players, including those who typically prefer different genres. While the narrative is complemented by excellent art and music, some reviewers feel it becomes overly lengthy and the animation quality does not match the impressive cutscenes. Overall, the story successfully captivates players, enhancing their gaming experience.

    • “The story is pretty engaging as well, with some very interesting inflections and symbolism on society and human behavior.”
    • “This is a really fun game, with a nice story and really good art style.”
    • “The game is designed similarly to that of a 3D platformer, with good graphics and cool designs, definitely giving off a comic book-esque feel that aligns well with the story.”
    • “The game is designed similarly to that of a 3D platformer, with good graphics if a little basic, and cool designs, with definitely a comic book-esque feel to it, which I think, going by the story of the game, the designers were looking to achieve.”
    • “Ok, I'm a story-driven type of gamer, but my girlfriend really likes platformers and fast-paced games. Since I was selected to be a beta tester, I took the opportunity to tell her to try Otem's Defiance with me. I actually got involved with the story background of the game quite a lot more than expected (nostalgia bonus, the intro actually took me to OOT, and that's a major thing to be compared to).”
    • “Also, the music and the story strips are of excellent quality.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally solid and showcases impressive design and art, especially for an indie title. However, players note that the introduction of new mechanics is slow, and repetitive battles without new skills can lead to frustration.

    • “I must say I really appreciate the hard work that has gone into the design of the game. The comic books and the in-between levels look fantastic, and the art style is incredibly impressive.”
    • “The gameplay is really solid as well; I'm surprised this is an indie game.”
    • “Gameplay design is well thought out and engaging, making for an enjoyable experience.”
    • “The gameplay is really solid as well, I'm surprised this is an indie game.”
    • “Mechanics take a long time to appear (like the double jump) and fighting the same battles over and over with no new skills gets annoying very fast.”
    • “I must say I really appreciate the hard work that has gone into the design of the game; the comic books and the in-between levels look fantastic, and the art style is incredibly impressive, which at times made me wish the gameplay just had a little bit more.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is initially enjoyable but becomes repetitive, which can hinder concentration. However, it is complemented by excellent quality in both music and story, and is praised for its stunning art, making it appealing for those seeking a challenge alongside beautiful audio-visual elements.

    • “The music and the story strips are of excellent quality.”
    • “For those who want a challenge and enjoy good music with beautiful art, go forth and enjoy.”
    • “The art and music are absolutely stunning.”
    • “The music suffers from the same repetitiveness; even if it's nice to hear at first, the endless repetition throws concentration out the window.”
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Otem's Defiance is a action game.

Otem's Defiance is available on PC and Windows.

Otem's Defiance was released on April 25, 2016.

Otem's Defiance was developed by HyperBerry Games.

Otem's Defiance has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Otem's Defiance is a single player game.

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