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

Overcast - Walden and the Werewolf screenshot

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 926 reviews

music84 positive mentions

story38 negative mentions

The soundtrack of the game is great and adds to the atmosphere.
Some jump scares are effective and can catch players off guard.
For the low price, it can provide some entertainment and a few laughs.

The gameplay is sluggish, with a long reload time for the single-shot rifle.
The story is poorly written and lacks coherence, making it hard to engage with.
The graphics are subpar, with excessive film grain and visual effects that hinder visibility.

story
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
67%
17%
The story of the game has been widely criticized for being poorly written, confusing, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers likening it to a bad fanfiction. While some found the initial premise promising, it quickly devolved into a series of disjointed events and clichés, leaving players disengaged and uninterested. Overall, the narrative fails to deliver a compelling experience, often overshadowed by technical issues and uninspired gameplay.
- “The storyline is good.”
- “An interesting world, cool story and awesome soundtrack.”
- “I think presentation wise it is a good effort to tell a simple story that half of it is told by just looking at how it plays through with your experiences.”
- “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 jumpscares are cheap, there's a lot of motion blur going on at some parts which makes playing the game impossible, and the story is just plain awkward.”
music
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
6%
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, leading to a perception of it being generic or inappropriate. Overall, while the soundtrack is frequently highlighted as a reason to engage with the game, opinions on the accompanying sound effects and overall audio experience vary significantly.
- “The soundtrack of the game is great, far above my expectations and even the quality of the game itself.”
- “The creator has successfully used the right music to create tension and drama.”
- “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.”
- “Soundtrack does not match with the game; apparently the developers thought that wild west guitar music goes well with horror games.”
graphics
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
64%
25%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as dated, ugly, and poorly executed, often likening them to visuals from the 90s. Complaints include grainy textures, poor lighting, and a reliance on distracting visual effects that obscure gameplay. While some players found the art style interesting or acceptable, the consensus is that the overall visual quality detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “For example, its environment and art style are beautiful.”
- “The interesting art style combined with its incredibly simplistic atmosphere work together to create something absolutely incredible.”
- “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
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
45%
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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 clunky controls. While some found potential in the combat mechanics and occasional jump scares, the overall experience is marred by poor graphics, a lack of engaging content, and numerous bugs, leading to a consensus that the game fails to deliver a satisfying or immersive 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.”
- “I like a good story, but even more important is the gameplay, how you interact with the world and its creatures.”
- “But the gameplay is awesome!”
- “The gameplay here consists of moving objects, firing one shot every ten seconds or so 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
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its ability to create a creepy and immersive horror 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 cheesy elements that disrupt immersion. Overall, while the atmosphere can be chilling and engaging, it is inconsistent and may not fully deliver on its horror potential.
- “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.”
- “It ain't really scary (shifted to bright background with 'scary' creature and high-pitched noise), the only thing it does is rip you out of the immersion of the atmosphere the game seems to be trying to build up.”
- “Why did the developer put on every camera effect available... except sepia, which would have actually suited the game due to its western atmosphere.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is largely described as unintentional and absurd, with many players finding the jump scares and animations more laughable than frightening. While some appreciate the comedic value of its poor graphics and gameplay, others caution that it may only be enjoyable if purchased at a low price for the sake of humor rather than genuine quality. Overall, it seems to elicit more laughter than scares, making it a unique experience for those who enjoy "so bad it's good" entertainment.
- “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
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
92%
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 in the chaos, many expressed frustration with the frequent technical issues, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished or low-quality. A few users noted minimal glitches during their playthroughs, but the consensus leans towards a lack of stability that hampers gameplay.
- “From my short experience (now just unlocked the second level), I feel no glitches or weirdness whatsoever.”
- “Don't buy this game, but if you do, then prepare for a storm of glitches, terrible jumpscares, and just overall depression 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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of "Overcast" is heavily criticized, with players finding the repetitive tasks and tedious environment design to be frustrating and unenjoyable. The game features numerous texture bugs and unfair deaths that force players to redo monotonous chores, leading to an overall unpleasant experience. This grindy gameplay detracts significantly from the narrative and immersion, making it a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game begins with a compelling and emotionally engaging narrative, but it ultimately loses coherence, diminishing its impact. However, the heroic music throughout the cinematic cutscenes and combat sequences effectively enhances the player's sense of empowerment and hope.
- “The heroic music in each cinematic cutscene made me feel like a badass, and even in some combat, the music gave me hope!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game heavily relies on endorsements from popular YouTubers like PewDiePie and Markiplier, which has likely boosted its visibility and appeal. However, specific details on in-game purchases or ad placements were not mentioned in the reviews.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its multiple endings, encouraging them to experience the story from different perspectives. Many users report returning for multiple playthroughs to explore all possible outcomes.
- “The multiple endings make this game incredibly replayable; I'm currently on my third playthrough!”
- “The variety of endings really enhances the replayability of the game; I can't get enough of it!”