- December 25, 2018
- Supr
Overseas
Platforms
About
"Overseas" is a collection of art games or digital poems, where players journey through different worlds with no challenge or traditional story. The current four episodes, including "Tlön" and "La forêt," offer unique experiences lasting 5-15 minutes each, filled with surrealistic visuals, poetic connections, and atmospheric sounds. In "Tlön," players explore a shifting digital jungle, while "La forêt" contains horror elements in a mysterious forest setting.










- Each of the four experiences offers unique audio-visual elements that create an immersive atmosphere.
- The game encourages exploration and experimentation, with achievements serving as a fun guide to uncovering its objectives.
- The surreal and abstract nature of the game provides a thought-provoking experience that may resonate with fans of contemporary art.
- The game is considered overpriced for its short content, with many reviewers suggesting it should be much cheaper.
- Some players found the experiences to be too cryptic or unsettling, making it difficult to derive meaning from them.
- The overall graphics and aesthetics were criticized for lacking charm and atmosphere, leaving some players indifferent.
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high-definition visuals, unique artistic styles, and immersive environments, while others criticize the overall aesthetics and atmosphere as lacking charm. The use of procedural generation and inspirations from fractals and glitch art are noted, but not all players find these elements appealing. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point for some, but a disappointment for others.
“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 kinds 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 the 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.”