Overcome

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Overcome is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Overcome Studios and was released on February 27, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Beat your inner demons without attacking them, in this extremely difficult platformer about how grief changes one's perception of the world. It is an expression of the developer's experience with cancer and heartbreak.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Overcome features beautiful visuals and a nice soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a challenging yet fair platforming experience, requiring precise timing and creative use of mechanics.
It conveys a deep emotional message that resonates with players, making the gameplay feel meaningful.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the price is too high for the amount of content offered.
Controls can feel slippery or unresponsive, particularly with older controllers, which can lead to frustration.
Some players found the difficulty to be inconsistent, with varying opinions on whether it is truly challenging or more medium-difficult.

gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by the need for creative use of mechanics to tackle various enemy combinations, with the shield mechanic standing out due to its upgrades. While some mechanics may feel passive, the overall balance and challenging nature of the game contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “The shield is the most interesting mechanic because it gets upgrades as you play.”
- “Being a well-balanced game with quite a difficult, rage-enhancing game mechanic (in a fun way) has really brought me merriment.”
- “I thought there was going to be some mechanic associated, but nope.”
- “It’s very passive and takes a backseat to the mechanics.”
- “Enemies and the different combinations you encounter require you to use the mechanics in creative ways.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and emotional impact. The soundtrack complements the challenging gameplay and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm alongside its pixel art.
- “A very challenging game with good music and sound.”
- “The pixel art is simple, but lovely, and the music is incredibly moving.”
- “Nice soundtrack.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Overcome" effectively conveys emotional turmoil through direct imagery and metaphors, allowing players to relate their gaming challenges to real-life struggles. The game creates a microcosm of satisfaction derived from overcoming obstacles, both in gameplay and personal emotional growth, without explicitly stating its themes.
- “Overcome wears its tale of emotional turmoil in an easily readable manner, but by being direct with much of its imagery, it manages to capture not only what the developer was going for, but its metaphors allow it to encompass the many different struggles a person’s heart faces in life.”
- “A microcosm of the joys players get from overcoming tough gaming challenges, Overcome juxtaposes the satisfaction of getting past a hard platforming segment with that of making progress on a real-life emotional problem, all without saying anything to tell such a tale.”