Overhaul

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Overhaul is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Bread Panda and was released on October 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Innovative blend of Sudoku puzzles and roguelite mechanics, providing a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
Polished visuals, excellent sound design, and enjoyable voice acting enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
Offers a variety of challenges and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and addictive, encouraging players to return for more runs.

The puzzles can become repetitive and lack depth, especially at lower difficulty levels, leading to a feeling of sameness over time.
Some players find the combination of timed puzzles and hostile obstacles frustrating, making the learning curve steep.
The game is relatively short, with limited replayability once the main story is completed, leaving some players wanting more content.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style and polished visuals, contributing to an engaging aesthetic experience. While the overall visual presentation is appealing, some users noted challenges with the user interface's functionality. The combination of impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack enhances the gameplay, making it addictive and enjoyable.
- “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.”
- “It's definitely a very polished game with nice visuals and good sound effects.”
- “The graphics are subpar and feel outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The art style is inconsistent and lacks polish, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “While the gameplay has potential, the graphics are a major letdown and feel rushed.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as straightforward yet endearing, complementing the rogue-lite gameplay reminiscent of Hades. While it offers an interesting narrative, players find that once the main story is completed, there is little left to pursue, and the puzzles lack challenge after several runs. Overall, the game effectively blends action and reflection, enhancing the experience without overwhelming the player with its story.
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 immersive and cohesive 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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express disappointment with the game's advertising, feeling it misrepresents the content by claiming a blend of puzzles and action, as well as offering new challenges, which they believe is not the case.
- “I wish the game had more honest advertising, because this game is not a blend of puzzles and action, nor does it feature 'logic-based puzzles' or 'all new challenges' every time you enter the room.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating that the game locks essential features behind a paywall, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending extra cash.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 wealth of choices and different paths, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and various character builds, I find myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
- “The dynamic world and evolving storylines ensure 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 will be a major overhaul of the endgame that massively improves replayability.”