OverRider

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OverRider is a single player action game. It was developed by Tension Meow and was released on November 28, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome to The ChrysalisA cybernetic dreamscape where consciousness drifts freely. Neon chasms, torrents of data, and the blurred boundary between flesh and machine—everything here is rewritten by code, yet filled with dangerously real desires and threats. Follow your guide, Mayoi, as you step deeper into this city where the virtual and the physical intertwine. Uncover its radiance and its shadow…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

OverRider features a unique body swap mechanic that allows players to absorb enemy abilities, adding depth to the combat system.
The game has a visually appealing art style and engaging combat that feels tight and responsive, making it enjoyable for fans of the beat 'em up genre.
It offers a fun rogue-lite experience with a variety of upgrades and character classes, providing players with a sense of progression and customization.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.
The core mechanic of switching between enemies feels underutilized, as players often find a favorite character and stick with it, leading to a monotonous gameplay loop.
The story and localization are poorly executed, making it difficult for players to engage with the narrative and follow the plot.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game features a unique body swap mechanic and rogue-lite elements, including randomly generated paths and upgrades, which some players find innovative but others see as gimmicky. While the beat'em up mechanics are generally above average and offer enjoyable builds within 20-30 minute runs, there are concerns about balance and performance, particularly on the Steam Deck. Overall, the gameplay shows potential but requires significant refinement to enhance its core mechanics and overall experience.
- “The game also features a semi-roguelike mechanic of having randomly generated paths and upgrades.”
- “Overrider is a roguelike beat'em up with above-average mechanics and unique gameplay.”
- “Runs are about 20-30 minutes long with a lot of fun builds and difficult but mostly fair gameplay.”
- “This makes what was likely meant to be the core mechanic of the game feel more like a gimmick.”
- “I look forward to what the future of this game may hold, but it needs some serious reworking mechanically, systematically, and story-wise.”
- “Possessing enemies gives a miniscule experience boost and some of them are clearly better than others, so the whole gameplay loop of constantly changing between enemies kind of falls apart quickly as some are a run-ending risk.”
story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the English localization poor and the narrative confusing and disjointed, leading to a lack of engagement. While the premise involves a quest to save a brother, the execution suffers from inadequate character introductions and a disconnect between visuals and storytelling. Overall, the story is described as lengthy but lacking coherence, requiring significant improvements for better clarity and engagement.
- “Chiyo is on a quest to halt the machine and save her brother, but another warrior, Ritsuko, is there to prevent it since she feels the brother is destined for greatness.”
- “The story is told in visual novel style, with text at the bottom and character portraits.”
- “The story content is about 3-6 hours long, and the rest is an endgame grind to max out your enemies, which may not satisfy some but was more than sufficient for me.”
- “The English localization isn't very good, so I lost interest very early on and can't speak to it.”
- “The story starts in media res and didn't seem that interesting; I ended up skipping through it like I used to do on mobile games back in the day.”
- “Even if I spoke Chinese, I am certain the story is incomprehensible because the visuals do not accurately reflect what is being told. The story itself is all over the place, characters are not introduced properly, and everyone talks way too much.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a cool art style that emphasizes foreground characters, though backgrounds may lack detail. While the visuals are well-designed and complement the gameplay, they do not effectively convey the story, which is described as confusing and poorly structured. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, showcasing thoughtful design in some areas while falling short in narrative coherence.
- “Cool art style as well.”
- “Everything from the art style to the combat to the super in-depth roguelite upgrades feels so thought out!”
- “The graphics are lacking; the backgrounds don't look particularly great, but I suppose they were trying to make sure the foreground characters really stood out.”
- “Even if I spoke Chinese, I am certain the story is incomprehensible because the visuals do not accurately reflect what is being told. The story itself is all over the place, characters are not introduced properly, and everyone talks way too much.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is hindered by a lack of polish and various bugs, including excessive screenshake and inconsistent performance issues that affect players regardless of their device's capabilities.
- “The number of awards is determined by your performance, and you can choose one of three randomly chosen loot.”
- “In terms of what's rough about the game currently, it's mostly some lack of polish and bugs, like an excessive amount of screenshake and odd performance issues that pop up regardless of the power of your device.”