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In "Overcast - Walden and the Werewolf," players navigate a beautifully hand-drawn world as Walden, a young man seeking to uncover the truth about his village's werewolf curse. Gameplay combines elements of action-adventure and visual novel styles, with decisions affecting the story's outcome. As Walden, interact with various characters, gather clues, and ultimately choose how to confront the werewolf to protect your home.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 460 reviews

music42 positive mentions

graphics16 negative mentions

The soundtrack is great and adds to the atmosphere of the game.
The game can provide some genuine jump scares that may surprise players.
For the low price, it offers a brief experience that some may find entertaining.

The gameplay is sluggish, with a slow reload time for the weapon and poor controls.
The story is poorly written and lacks coherence, making it hard to engage with.
The graphics are subpar, with excessive visual effects that can be disorienting and hard to see through.

story
110 mentions
16 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being poorly written, confusing, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers describing it as nonsensical and reminiscent of amateur fan fiction. While some appreciate the potential of the narrative, most agree that it fails to engage, with awkward dialogue, translation issues, and a lack of meaningful character development. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- “The story concept was actually not that bad and, if handled by a larger company, could probably have been a good fantasy, western hybrid FPS.”
- “An interesting world, cool story, and awesome soundtrack.”
- “Tbh I like short simple stories and this one told a story and got its point across.”
- “The story is awful with dialogue that's trying to sound cool; instead, it sounds like something you would read in a bad fanfic. The gameplay feels sluggish, and sometimes you can't even tell what's happening because of the amount of effects on your screen. It's almost like Walden is on LSD or something.”
- “The story is badly written, and the static overlay makes it nearly impossible to navigate.”
- “The storyline is a mess and makes no sense in any aspect.”
music
97 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as the standout feature, often describing it as "awesome" and "fantastic." However, some critics noted that the music sometimes feels mismatched with the game's atmosphere, particularly in horror contexts. Overall, while the gameplay may be lacking, the soundtrack is frequently recommended as a worthwhile aspect, with some suggesting it could be worth purchasing the game just for the music.
- “The soundtrack of the game is great, far above my expectations and even the quality of the game itself.”
- “The music is very fitting for the story it's telling, and its sounds are outright creepy and well constructed.”
- “The soundtrack is probably the best thing about the game; it's fantastic.”
- “While it has an original (but forgettable) soundtrack, it reeks of generic assets.”
- “The game's music often came across as loud screeching noise.....a lot.”
- “Total crap with a decent soundtrack.”
graphics
65 mentions
11 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players describing them as dated, simplistic, and often poorly rendered. While some appreciate the unique art style and atmosphere, others criticize the visuals for being grainy, hard to see, and relying on distracting effects that detract from the experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being subpar, with a few acknowledging that they can still contribute to the game's horror elements.
- “The interesting art style combined with its incredibly simplistic atmosphere work together to create something absolutely incredible.”
- “Pros - decent graphics.”
- “See a lot of people putting this game down, I say it is pretty good in graphics, story, and horror.”
- “The graphics are terrible, and I guess whoever made this is aware because they tried to disguise it with a ridiculous grain filter which only makes things worse, as well as baffling light effects that only serve to obscure your vision.”
- “Graphics are ugly, film grain, blur and other totally shitty effects cover your screen while everything around you is tinted in disgusting colors.”
- “The grainy 'ultra' quality graphics hurt your eyes, the Shakespeare-like script hurts your brain, and the pathetic reload animation and the jerky movement of the enemies hurts your soul.”
gameplay
39 mentions
21 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as sluggish, boring, and filled with frustrating mechanics such as slow reloading and linear movement. While some appreciated certain combat mechanics and the potential for scares, the overall experience is marred by poor graphics, choppy performance, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a consensus that the game fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “I liked the combat mechanics, but the game could use more of those respawn points, as I struggled in the last battle, having to skip the cutscenes over and over again.”
- “Yeh I'm only at mission 2 and it's been maybe 10 minutes... easy gameplay... low graphics... but with a headset on loud... being tired... and jumping and shouting 'holy sh**' when the music gets loud and something happens... that is why I like horror stuff.”
- “But the gameplay is awesome!”
- “The gameplay here consists of moving objects, firing one shot every ten seconds if you're in combat, strafing at a ridiculously slow pace against enemies that move slightly faster than you, and walking along a very linear path while enjoying acid flashbacks that will hurt your eyes.”
- “It is very frustrating; the gameplay is choppy, the reloading is slower than molasses, and the screen is foggy.”
- “I tried to like it, but the bad modeling, boring gameplay, and reliance on post-processing effects to mask said abysmal visuals were too much.”
atmosphere
24 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its ability to create a creepy and immersive experience, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of music and sound design. However, some feel that the atmosphere is undermined by cheap jumpscares and inconsistent execution, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, while the game successfully evokes tension and fear, its effectiveness can vary significantly throughout the gameplay.
- “The game creates a great atmosphere and becomes immensely creepy when it wants to; unfortunately, this is often followed by a terrible, cheap jumpscare.”
- “Fantastic atmosphere! This is an indie title everyone that considers themselves a horror fan has to check out. The price of admission to this funhouse ride is totally worth it!”
- “Overcast - Walden and the Werewolf is a psychological horror game that eats at you with the eerie atmosphere, not knowing when, where, or what may pop out.”
- “The music is really nice, though I feel that it didn't match the atmosphere most of the time.”
- “This actually added a bit to the atmosphere, but at the cost of frustrating me to the point where I very nearly gave up on the prologue.”
- “It ain't really scary; the only thing it does is rip you out of the immersion of the atmosphere the game seems to be trying to build up.”
humor
15 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is largely derived from its unintentional comedic elements, such as laugh-inducing animations and absurdly named characters, which often overshadow its intended horror aspects. While some players find the experience hilariously entertaining, especially in a group setting, many agree that the game's poor graphics and gameplay contribute to its "so bad it's good" charm. Overall, it appeals to those looking for a lighthearted, albeit flawed, gaming experience rather than genuine scares.
- “Highly recommended if you like very loud noises, laugh-inducing animations, and some of the most unintentionally funny pop-scares ever dreamt up by human design.”
- “I literally fell out of my chair laughing the minute I heard the name of the main villain.”
- “By the end of the game, I was laughing more than I have playing most comedy games in the last year.”
stability
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
-15 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor animations that detract from the overall experience. While some players found moments of enjoyment despite the issues, many described the game as frustratingly unstable, with gameplay often interrupted by technical problems. Overall, the consensus suggests that potential buyers should be prepared for a significant number of glitches and a generally unreliable gaming experience.
- “From my short experience (now just unlocked the second level), I feel no glitches or weirdness whatsoever.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any bugs, which is a huge plus for stability.”
- “Don't buy this game, but if you do, then prepare for a storm of glitches, terrible jumpscares, and just overall disappointment because you actually bought this game.”
- “Buggy objects, horrible gameplay, almost rip-off quality compared to Amnesia: The Dark Descent but with a horrific gun mechanic.”
- “There are so many glitches and bugs, but this game is really worth its price.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that "grinding" in Overcast is characterized by tedious gameplay elements, including repetitive tasks and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Players find the environment design lacking and the narrative disjointed, leading to a journey that feels more unpleasant than engaging. Overall, the grinding aspects contribute to a sense of boredom and frustration rather than challenge or enjoyment.
- “At this point, we are used to indie horror games with poor environment design, broken or nonexistent stories, and grindy rendering, but this game takes the badly done horror game concept to a new level.”
- “Objects are riddled with odd texture bugs and the environment design is tediously repetitive.”
- “With this, the game goes from being boring and tedious to thoroughly unpleasant.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is initially engaging, with a promising story and uplifting music that enhances the player's sense of heroism. However, the narrative eventually loses coherence, diminishing the overall emotional impact.
- “The heroic music in each cinematic cutscene made me feel like a badass, and even in some combat, the music gave me hope!”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes leveraging endorsements from popular influencers like PewDiePie and Markiplier, which may enhance visibility and attract players.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its multiple endings, encouraging players to experience it multiple times, as evidenced by users engaging in multiple playthroughs.
- “The multiple endings make this game incredibly replayable; I'm currently on my third playthrough!”
- “Each choice I make leads to a different outcome, which keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The variety of paths and decisions ensures that no two playthroughs are the same.”