Overseas

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Overseas is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Yuliya Kozhemyako and was released on August 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Overseas is a collection of four short art games, or digital poems. So far, it includes four episodes: a psychedelic trip, a forest horror, a crash course on shamanic techniques, and a simulator of an identity crisis. Take a journey across worlds and figure out the obscure meaning of what is going on.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Unique and diverse art game experiences with interesting and memorable concepts in each of the four worlds.
Impressive use of sound design and audio-visual atmosphere that enhances immersion.
Creative and subtle use of achievements as guides adds to the exploratory gameplay.

Overall short gameplay length makes the price feel steep and often overpriced.
Visuals and atmosphere are not universally appealing; some find them lacking or uncharming.
Some players find the abstract and surreal content confusing or unnerving, which may limit accessibility.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The graphics receive mixed reviews, with praise for unique, high-definition visuals, immersive spaces, and innovative styles like glitch and generative art, as well as fractal-inspired procedural generation. However, some find the overall aesthetics and atmosphere lacking charm or emotional impact. While the visuals are often seen as distinctive and creative, they do not consistently impress all users.
- “Impressive use of sound design and high-definition visuals, the spaces are uniquely immersive.”
- “Each of the four worlds had a compelling concept, and the audio/visuals were quite unique and atmospheric.”
- “Usually I'm impressed by aesthetics, graphics and overall atmosphere of such kind of experiences; that's not the case, sorry.”
- “I appreciated procedural generation and the graphic style inspired by fractals, but overall graphics and aesthetics are not charming and atmosphere is lacking.”
- “I want to note the original graphic style with a mixture of glitch art and generative art, which gives an unusual disturbing atmosphere.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by unique and distinct worlds with compelling concepts, often enhanced by an original graphic style blending glitch and generative art. While some players appreciate the creativity and tonal variety, others find the overall aesthetics less charming and feel the atmosphere lacks impact. Overall, the atmosphere is a polarizing aspect, praised for its originality but not universally appealing.
- “Each of the four worlds had a compelling concept, and the audio/visuals were quite unique and atmospheric.”
- “Each world has a distinct tone and atmosphere but they are all expertly crafted and make a really interesting whole.”
- “Usually I'm impressed by aesthetics, graphics, and overall atmosphere of such experiences; that's not the case here, sorry.”
- “I appreciated procedural generation and the graphic style inspired by fractals, but overall graphics and aesthetics are not charming and atmosphere is lacking.”
- “I want to note the original graphic style with a mixture of glitch art and generative art, which gives an unusual disturbing atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle and understated, relying more on clever ideas and a lighthearted tone rather than overt jokes, complemented by engaging audio and visuals.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is driven by the immersive experience of nurturing a growing forest, creating a sense of being overwhelmed by nature's expansion. The glitchy sky effects notably enhance the emotional immersion, adding a unique, impactful atmosphere to the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the music and ambient sounds to be good, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- “The music and ambient sounds are good.”