Otherplane

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Otherplane is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Elusior Studios and was released on October 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Otherplane is a cooperative puzzle-adventure where up to four players explore mysterious realms, solving puzzles to free trapped entities by sending their tethers beyond. Players must work together to survive, reviving fallen friends by reuniting lost souls with bodies, while proximity voice chat enhances immersion. Solo play is possible but offers no revival chances.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The puzzles are engaging and vary in difficulty, providing a fun challenge, especially in co-op mode.
The game has a great atmosphere and graphics, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made significant improvements to performance and gameplay.

The game suffers from poor optimization and numerous bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The ghost mechanics can be overly punishing, making it difficult to enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed.
Many players reported a lack of clear instructions and interaction issues, which detracts from the overall experience.

optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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57%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report significant improvements and smooth performance after recent updates, others still experience lag and performance issues, indicating that further optimization may be needed. The developers are actively addressing these concerns, suggesting a commitment to enhancing the game's performance.
- “The new office map update and optimizations have made the graphics very smooth and the game runs flawlessly.”
- “The new map is amazing, featuring a completely different design from the first one with around 10 new puzzles. Performance has also improved significantly since the initial release.”
- “It's great to see the developers actively addressing issues and implementing solutions to enhance game performance and gameplay, especially since this is still an early build.”
- “This game is buns, no info about what you have/need to do, bad optimization.”
- “This game is poorly optimized, causing constant lag.”
- “The performance could use some tweaking, but I was able to look past it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and smooth performance, even in early access, with some users noting that they surpass those of certain AAA titles. The visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing both the atmosphere and gameplay.
- “The graphics are impressive, and the puzzles are engaging without being too difficult.”
- “The new office map update and graphics optimizations make for a very smooth experience.”
- “Even though it's early access, it feels super polished, and the graphics look better than some AAA games.”
- “The graphics are quite disappointing and lack detail.”
- “The character models look outdated and unpolished.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive 80s theme and nostalgic elements, creating a captivating environment filled with unexpected scares. The engaging puzzles and effective use of proximity chat further enhance the overall experience, contributing to a thrilling and memorable ambiance.
- “A lot of unexpected spooks and great atmosphere coupled with engaging puzzles had us really going.”
- “The spook level is 10/10 and the atmosphere of the game is amazing. I love the 80s theme of the house and the nostalgia it brings.”
- “The proximity chat was a nice touch that really helped enhance the atmosphere.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its clever ghost mechanics that create a creepy atmosphere during chases, showcasing the game's potential. Players appreciate the developers' commitment to frequent updates and improvements, indicating a positive trajectory for this early access title.
- “The mechanics of the ghost are super smart and very creepy when they chase you from room to room!”
- “This early access title shows a lot of promise with its gameplay and the seemingly caring developers who push updates out frequently.”
- “It's great to see the developers looking into issues and solutions to improve game performance and gameplay, especially since this is still an early build.”
- “The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to confusion, detracting from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game initially performs well, but users report that it quickly devolves into a series of bugs and stability issues.
- “This game started alright but very quickly became a buggy mess.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that made it nearly unplayable.”
- “The frequent glitches and bugs ruined my overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is delivered through item memories and can be completed in about an hour, with plans for additional maps in future updates. Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to bugs and suggestions, indicating a commitment to improving the narrative experience.
- “In this early access, we need more than 1 hour to complete the story (without retries). The developer is very responsive to bugs, glitches, updates, and often listens to suggestions. They are also planning to give us 5 maps.”
- “This game has a rich story conveyed through the item memories.”
- “The game has a minimal story that is mostly conveyed through item memories.”
- “In this early access, we need more than 1 hour to complete the story, which feels quite short.”