February 16, 2024
PixelManta

Overmorrow

Overmorrow has its share of satisfying eureka moments and is a compelling concept. While there is a genuine purity of intent behind its development, it would benefit greatly from more fine-tuning and playtesting. If its numerous bugs and issues are eventually ironed out, and quality-of-life improvements added, it would indeed be a journey worth taking for players interested in its premise – but be prepared for moments of frustration along the way.

69%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

grinding

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Overmorrow is a single player open world puzzle game. It was developed by PixelManta and was released on February 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Overmorrow" is a single-player, open-world game with a focus on unguided exploration and puzzle-solving. With its distinctive visual style and sensational music, players will be drawn into the game's compelling atmosphere. Gather runes to perform more actions in a day, discover secrets, and unravel the game's mysterious metanarrative, but beware, after 30 in-game days, your save will be deleted.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Overmorrow features a beautifully unique art style and an enchanting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The puzzles are well thought out and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved, encouraging exploration and critical thinking.
The game offers a captivating narrative with multiple endings, allowing players to become emotionally attached to the characters and their struggles.

Navigation can be confusing, with unclear communication about which surfaces are walkable and where exits are located, leading to frustration.
The controls can feel slippery, making maneuvering difficult and resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are frequent mild bugs and janky moments that detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Overmorrow are widely praised for their unique and striking art style, which contributes to a pleasant and atmospheric experience. However, some players find navigation challenging due to poorly designed maneuvering sections, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the visuals. Despite these navigation issues, the colorful visuals and accompanying soundtrack create an engaging exploration environment.
- “Overmorrow draws you in with its wonderfully unique art style, its super chill yet slightly eerie soundtrack, all the while sprinkling some existential dread in the background, while you piece together the puzzles both in the game and of the game.”
- “The art style is immediately striking, and overall very successful.”
- “I do have to say that I am stuck at the moment, but the beautiful art style and soundtrack make walking around and looking for where to go an enjoyable experience!”
- “While the graphics, lore, and some of the puzzle mechanics are interesting, sections where you have to maneuver around things are incredibly badly made.”
- “I want to like this game, because of the art style and Zelda vibes, but navigation is impossibly confusing.”
- “Just keep in mind this game is not that complex despite its aesthetic.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The music in Overmorrow, composed by Jim Guthrie, is widely praised for its beautiful and chill yet slightly eerie quality, enhancing the game's unique art style and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as a hidden gem that makes exploration enjoyable, even during moments of frustration with puzzles. Overall, the combination of the soundtrack and visuals creates an immersive experience that captivates players.
- “Overmorrow draws you in with its wonderfully unique art style, its super chill yet slightly eerie soundtrack, all the while sprinkling some existential dread in the background, while you piece together the puzzles both in the game and of the game.”
- “The music is beautiful and the scenes are beautiful.”
- “If puzzles aren't your jam, then this soundtrack will be.”
- “Another highlight is the soundtrack, which is composed by Jim Guthrie, and I feel it will be a hidden gem.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly praised for its depth and engaging narrative, with players appreciating the figurative elements and the opportunity for speculation as they progress. Many find the combination of great gameplay and cute graphics enhances the overall storytelling experience, making it a rewarding journey worth completing.
- “I wanted to write my review after successfully completing a full run of the game, reaching the end of the story without running out of days, and it was absolutely worth it.”
- “I haven't finished the game, but I'm enjoying unwrapping some of the figurative elements of the story (e.g., the fox) and speculating on their meaning, especially in this second cycle now that I know more of what's going on.”
- “Cute graphics, amazing story.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Overmorrow" is consistently praised for its enchanting and calming qualities, enhanced by a unique and refreshing art style. Reviewers highlight the game's simplistic yet captivating design, which contributes to a perfect and immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a serene and atmospheric environment that elevates its puzzle adventure elements.
- “Overmorrow is an enchanting and atmospheric puzzle adventure game with more than meets the eye.”
- “It comes together to create a perfect atmosphere.”
- “The game is really pretty and calm, and the atmosphere is perfect.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging story and interesting puzzle mechanics, but it suffers from poorly designed maneuvering sections that detract from the overall experience.
- “Great story and gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be mildly tedious, especially after the initial enjoyment wears off. While some bugs and janky moments can detract from the experience, many still express overall satisfaction with the gameplay.
- “The second time through was pleasing, but after that it got tedious, trying to reach my goals while putting up with small jank and bugs.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "Overmorrow" to be a heartwarming and wholesome experience, evoking positive emotions and a sense of comfort throughout the gameplay.