Overhaul
- October 14, 2022
- Bread Panda
Get on Steam"Overhaul" is a rogue-lite puzzle game where you play as Ikalee, on a mission to restore power to your village by navigating a hostile Power Plant. With hundreds of hand-crafted rooms and shifting layouts, quick thinking and strategic puzzle-solving are key. Gain new abilities and collect powerful items in your journey to defeat the mysterious life forms within.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Innovative blend of Sudoku puzzles and action elements, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- Polished graphics, excellent sound design, and enjoyable voice acting enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Offers a variety of difficulty options and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging, making it addictive and fun.
- The game can feel repetitive after a few runs, with limited puzzle variations and a lack of depth in the roguelite elements.
- Some players find the combination of timed puzzles and hostile creatures frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve.
- The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content and longer runs to extend replayability.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a refreshing blend of traditional sudoku mechanics with rogue-like elements, offering a dynamic and engaging puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics that enhance the core gameplay, making each run feel unique and addictive, while the charming art and music contribute to an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully balances simplicity with depth, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
“Overhaul is packed full with little mechanics which alter the player's relationship to this format of Latin square puzzle.”
“It makes for a really interesting puzzle-solving experience where you know you could solve the puzzle quite easily but you're constantly pushed and pulled by the other mechanics at play.”
“Nothing that's changing up the gameplay of 'solve sudoku, dodge things'.”
“The rhythm with which new mechanics are introduced is just right so that you want to go again.”
“And I already played the demo for 2 hours before, so I knew most of the base mechanics and sprinted through the first runs.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style and clean visuals, contributing to a polished overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the fluid mechanics and the combination of visuals with a captivating soundtrack, although some find the user interface challenging to navigate. Overall, the game's graphics enhance the addictive gameplay experience, making it stand out among indie titles.
“The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is quite addictive, where I find myself often saying 'just one more run!' again and again.”
“The game has a kickass hand-drawn art style that, when mixed with its sweet soundtrack, manages to make it stand out in the tidal wave of indies that release on Steam every day.”
“Really clean graphics and love how fluid the mechanics are.”
“Somewhat unique puzzle game, controls are swift and graphics are good, but it is just annoying to play.”
“There's often great value in checking out the newer released, lesser known games in the roguelite section on Steam, and I'm glad the art style captured my attention enough to give it a purchase.”
“The game has a kickass hand-drawn art style that, when mixed with its sweet soundtrack, manages to make Overhaul stand out in the tidal wave of indies that release on Steam every day.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the charming art style. Reviewers highlight the polished sound design and catchy soundtrack, which together contribute to the game's standout appeal among indie titles. Overall, the combination of great music, voice acting, and artistic direction is noted as a significant strength of the game.
“The atmosphere is right, the music and art is charming, the base mechanics are simple and elegant.”
“The sound design and music is also very pleasant in this game, and directly transports you into Overhaul's world.”
“The music really enhances the experience and gets the player well immersed in the game mood.”
“The game has a kickass hand-drawn art style that, when mixed with its sweet soundtrack, manages to make it stand out in the tidal wave of indies that release on Steam every day.”
“The atmosphere is right, the music and art are charming, but the base mechanics are simple and elegant.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as straightforward yet endearing, complementing the rogue-lite gameplay reminiscent of Hades. While the narrative adds an interesting layer, it remains non-invasive and does not significantly evolve after completing the main story, leaving little to pursue beyond a few hidden elements. Overall, the game effectively blends action and reflection, enhancing the experience with each run.
“The story is straightforward but endearing.”
“Awesome rogue-lite puzzle game, mixes perfectly action and reflection; each run makes you stronger while also bringing new challenges, and there is an interesting but non-invasive story.”
“You progress through the main story in a rogue-lite style, pretty much like in Hades, but when you're done, there really is nothing left to achieve (except for maybe a few hidden gimmicks).”
“The 'puzzles' aren't really challenging after a few runs and the difficulty doesn't really ramp up even after the main story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent sound design, which seamlessly integrates with the environment and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the music and art contribute to a charming ambiance that adapts well to the varying difficulty levels, creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
“Excellent sound design: I don't know through what multiverses the developers traveled to get these sounds, but they all fit together nicely, organically, and provide a good sound support to the game's atmosphere.”
“The environment and atmosphere adapt well with the difficulty of each level.”
“The atmosphere is right; the music and art are charming, and the base mechanics are simple and elegant.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment with the game's monetization strategy, criticizing it for misleading advertising that does not accurately represent the gameplay experience, particularly regarding the promised variety and challenge of puzzles.
“The monetization in this game feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra cash.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and often feel necessary to progress, which ruins the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is limited, suggesting that it may not provide enough content for extended play unless significant improvements are made to the endgame experience.
“The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies and experiences.”
“The dynamic world and evolving challenges keep me invested, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“But if you're looking for something that you could sink hours and hours into, this is not it, unless there is a major overhaul of the endgame that massively improves replayability.”
