Overmortal

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Overmortal is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Overmortal is a Role Playing game that combines Eastern Fantasy and Wuxia elements in an Idle RPG format. With good mechanics, excellent visuals, and approximately 2 hours of playtime, players can enjoy a visually striking and engaging experience in a world of martial arts and magic.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,115 reviews

graphics61 positive mentions

monetization122 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a captivating storyline that keeps players engaged.
It offers a decent amount of free content and allows players to progress without spending money.
The community is generally friendly and supportive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and loading issues, making it difficult to play.
Many players report that the game is heavily pay-to-win, creating a significant gap between paying and free-to-play users.
There are misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to player disappointment.

monetization
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
7%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some users appreciate that in-app purchases are optional and that ads are not overly intrusive, others feel that the game is a blatant cash grab, with aggressive monetization tactics and a reliance on microtransactions to remain competitive. Overall, players express frustration over the disconnect between the advertised content and the actual game experience, leading to a perception of dishonesty in marketing.
- “It has great visuals, an easy-to-understand story, no ads, limited self-promotion, and quick advancement times even when playing for free.”
- “In-app purchases are optional, and the game can be played just as well without buying anything.”
- “It's been so long since I've played a mobile game that doesn't shower you with ads (in-game purchases sure, but it's not every 2 and a half minutes). I thought games without ads basically went extinct, so I'm very happy and addicted since I can actually play with no interruption.”
- “The cash grab is real.”
- “This game is a legit cash grab.”
- “The game has nice art and music, but it's a cash grab.”
graphics
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
29%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful art style and pleasing visuals, with many players appreciating the unique aesthetic and smooth animations. However, some users express disappointment with technical issues, such as lag and frame rate problems, and a few criticize the graphics as being underwhelming or misleading compared to promotional materials. Overall, while the art style is a highlight, there are mixed feelings about the execution and performance of the graphics.
- “The art style is gorgeous and most players are nice, but sadly most servers die quickly because the gaps in power are just sadly soul-crushing.”
- “The combat is fluid, the beautiful graphics and stylized artwork complement and enhance the gameplay.”
- “Honestly, the game's graphics are stunning; it is super complex and generally quite fun at the start.”
- “There's not much to it beyond a concept without any sort of graphics or gameplay added.”
- “I would love to give 5 stars but the gray screen graphics glitch I keep getting really sucks.”
- “Terrible graphics.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
49%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its idle mechanics and smooth experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and not aligning with advertised features. Many users appreciate the art style and community but express frustration over misleading advertisements and monetization practices. Overall, while some find the gameplay fun and engaging, others deem it boring and confusing, highlighting a significant disparity in player expectations versus actual experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty fun.”
- “I enjoyed the art style, really smooth and goes well with the themes, the soundtrack is soothing, gameplay is well done, and well made kind of idle.”
- “Best mobile cultivation game out there, has some pretty complex mechanics, actual battle strategy, and great art.”
- “It doesn't even show actual gameplay; it advertises as a text-only RPG where you actually make choices, but that's not how it plays at all!”
- “I played this game for around 200 days before it became way too repetitive to enjoy it, while constantly pushing more and more cash grabs with each new mechanic.”
- “The gameplay has nothing to do with what was shown in the video.”
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing narrative and aesthetic appeal, particularly in the context of a xianxia light novel. However, some users express frustration with the pacing and overwhelming number of quests at the start, while others feel that the story lacks depth or coherence. Overall, the combination of engaging visuals and a decent storyline makes it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre, despite some gameplay and progression issues.
- “The story and idea behind it, as well as the personal feel that you control how your character looks and progresses, is amazing.”
- “There's some actual story, the art is really nice, and there is a nice sense of constant progression, which is exactly what I want from a wuxia game.”
- “Very pleasing visually, very in-depth and great storyline play.”
- “The instructions are poorly translated, the NPC dialogue isn't engaging ("go fight vicious wolves at wolf valley"....? Sloths at wolf valley would have been far more entertaining and unexpected), and so far the story doesn't make any sense.”
- “The story was ok-ish, but didn't explain a lot of things.”
- “It's just like every other mobile RPG out there, the same story basis, the same character menus, the same everything.”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly during startup and gameplay. Many players express frustration over being unable to log in or play due to these persistent bugs, leading to an overall perception of the game as unplayable for a significant portion of users. While some enjoy the gameplay and concept, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “The 2-star rating is due to the game only opening 1/10 of the time; the other 9/10 times it freezes upon opening and doesn't go past the loading screen.”
- “It's literally unplayable, and I even spent money on this game; I can't even get past the loading screen before it freezes.”
- “Game freezes, making it unplayable.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the idle farming mechanics and find the game enjoyable and free-to-play friendly, others criticize it for being tedious and overwhelming due to inventory management and a lack of clear goals. Many users note that the grinding can become excessive, making it difficult to keep up with more advanced players, and suggest improvements for quality of life to enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and frustration in its grinding mechanics.
- “More tedious than fun.”
- “That being said, I can't spend any more time on it because as I have progressed in it I find myself tediously managing a huge inventory that gives me anxiety in even trying to figure out what to delete because I don't know what goes where and what's important and not!”
- “But, a lot of it is really tedious and I don't see much of an end goal.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
43%
36%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant performance issues, including stuttering, freezing, and long loading times, particularly on devices like the Samsung S21 Ultra. While some improvements have been made, players still feel that further optimization is necessary for a smoother experience. Despite these challenges, the game's design and mechanics are appreciated, though they can be overwhelming.
- “They fixed a lot of the loading and performance issues.”
- “It needs to be optimized further to be experienced as intended.”
- “The game itself has some performance issues, but the community is nice.”
- “Old review: I like this game a lot, but the game needs better optimization on the Samsung S21 Ultra.”
- “It feels like incredibly poor optimization.”
- “This game has incredibly bad performance.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and captivating qualities, complementing the beautiful artwork and overall presentation. While some users noted that the soundtrack can feel redundant, it is often described as having an ASMR quality that enhances the gaming experience. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the game's overall value, with some players feeling misled by advertising and criticizing the gameplay despite the appealing audio-visual elements.
- “The music is lovely.”
- “The soundtrack is soothing, gameplay is well done, and it's a well-made kind of idle.”
- “It's very captivating with music and aesthetics.”
- “I only downloaded and instantly deleted to tell you, way to rip off Dragon Quest music in your ads.”
- “Decent writing, art, music, but really lacking gameplay even for an idle game and most of all... false advertising.”
- “The visuals and music are really pleasing.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, with some noting its educational aspects as well. However, there are mixed feelings about the balance of the game, with one user humorously pointing out the disparity in paths. Overall, the humor is appreciated, with some users even finding the ads amusing.
- “This is an awesome game, but the funny thing is that the ads are not the same. ”
- “Interesting, funny, and educational.”
- “Super funny.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it's more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected some clever jokes, but the writing is just dull and uninspired.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often miss the mark completely.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective art style and engaging lore, creating a unique and immersive experience that stands out among idle games. The static yet subtly animated visuals contribute to a captivating ambiance that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “The art is good, and as it is static with slight movements, it definitely sets the atmosphere correctly compared to other games.”
- “A fun semi-idle experience with interesting lore and an unequaled atmosphere.”
- “Best idle game, very interesting atmosphere.”
- “The art is good, and while it is static with slight movements, it doesn't significantly detract from the atmosphere, which is set correctly compared to other games.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game features impressive character designs for both monsters and avatars, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users feel that the depth of character development is lacking, as it doesn't extend beyond aesthetic appeal. Overall, while the designs are praised, there is a desire for more meaningful character progression.
- “5/5 game in general, easy to understand and play, great character designs both for monsters and avatars.”
- “Amazing character design”
- “What's the point of character design if it only amounts to a picture in a circle?”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
- “I was hoping for a deeper backstory, but the characters are just stereotypes with no development.”