Otherwar
- February 27, 2023
- kantal collective
Get on Steam"Otherwar" is a unique blend of Tower Defense and Bullet Hell gameplay, with pixel art aesthetics and the theme of defending against an encroaching hell horde. As the defender angel, you must strategically plan out defenses while facing off against formidable adversaries. The game offers a challenging and engaging experience, combining strategic planning with fast-paced action.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The unique combination of tower defense and bullet hell creates an addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- The pixel art and overall visual presentation are highly praised, contributing to a captivating atmosphere.
- The game offers a sense of progression and skill development, making it rewarding for players who invest time into it.
- The game suffers from poor balance, with an initial difficulty spike that can be overwhelming for players.
- Many players find the gameplay tedious and monotonous, especially without the speed boost.
- The integration of tower defense and bullet hell mechanics feels disjointed, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as frustrating, particularly at the beginning, where players must revisit old maps to complete quests for experience points. This design choice can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially for those who are highly skilled and accustomed to achieving high scores in previous missions.
“Annoying at the start, need to redo old maps to do quests to get XP.”
“But brother, let me tell you, I got crushed on the first mission here on normal.”
“For example, the first mission is something like 129 or 139 coins to start with.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While a speed boost helps alleviate some of the boredom, the overall gameplay remains slow and unengaging, compounded by a dull soundtrack. Additionally, the requirement to play multiple games for farming can lead to frustration, especially with the possibility of failure.
“Without that speed boost, the game felt monotonous at best. The speed boost definitely helps it, but not enough to save it from feeling tedious.”
“I feel at least part of the reason was due to the dull, slow soundtrack that makes the gameplay feel tedious at best and sometimes a bit monotonous when there aren't any projectiles on screen, making it feel like I'm doing a job instead of having fun.”
“Which requires between 4-7 games of farming on easy, in which you can still fail!”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its atmospheric quality and connection to the game's theme, others find it dull and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment of gameplay. The soundtrack's effectiveness seems to vary significantly depending on the context of the action on screen.
“The screenshots perfectly capture how good the pixel art in this game is, but the special atmosphere it creates with the sound effects, ambient music, and dozens of projectiles flying around on the screen is hard to describe with words.”
“Music is really good too, hard Diablo vibe.”
“I feel at least part of the reason was due to the dull, slow soundtrack that makes the gameplay feel tedious at best and sometimes a bit monotonous when there aren't any projectiles on screen, making it feel like I'm doing a job instead of having fun.”
“The music in this game is forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience, leaving me feeling disconnected from the action.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and excitement, which detracts from the immersive experience that the game could have offered.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as a mixed experience; while some players find the unique blend of defense management and intense battles to be addictive and engaging, others feel that a slow soundtrack contributes to a tedious and monotonous experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“The unique combination of managing defenses while engaging in heart-pounding battles creates an addictive gameplay loop that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“I feel at least part of the reason was due to the dull, slow soundtrack that makes the gameplay feel tedious at best and sometimes a bit monotonous when there aren't any projectiles on screen, making it feel like I'm doing a job instead of having fun.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating pixel art, complemented by immersive sound effects and ambient music, creating a unique and challenging experience that is difficult to articulate.
“Game has a nice atmosphere and is challenging.”
“The screenshots perfectly capture how good the pixel art in this game is, but the special atmosphere it creates with the sound effects, ambient music, and dozens of projectiles flying around on the screen is hard to describe with words.”
