Overseas

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Overseas is a single player simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Overseas and was released on December 25, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features impressive sound design and high-definition visuals, creating uniquely immersive environments.
Each of the four short experiences has a compelling concept and distinct atmosphere, making them memorable.
The use of achievements as a guide for objectives adds a fun scavenger hunt element to the gameplay.

The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content it offers, leading to recommendations to wait for a sale.
Some players found the experiences too abstract or unsettling, making it difficult to derive meaning from them.
The overall graphics and aesthetics were criticized for lacking charm and atmosphere, detracting from the experience.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high-definition visuals, unique artistic styles, and immersive environments, particularly the use of glitch and generative art. However, others criticize the overall aesthetics and atmosphere, finding them lacking charm and depth despite the interesting concepts and procedural generation. Overall, while there are standout elements, the graphics do not consistently impress across the board.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Usually I'm impressed by aesthetics, graphics, and overall atmosphere of such kinds of experiences; that's not the case, sorry.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a mix of compelling concepts and unique audio/visual elements, with each of the four worlds offering distinct tones that contribute to an interesting overall experience. However, some users feel that the graphics and aesthetics fall short, lacking charm and failing to create a captivating atmosphere. Notably, the use of glitch and generative art adds a disturbing quality that enhances the atmosphere for some players.
- “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.”
- “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 unusually disturbing atmosphere.”
- “Usually I'm impressed by aesthetics, graphics, and overall atmosphere of such kinds of experiences; that's not the case, sorry.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by subtlety, relying on interesting audio and visuals rather than overt jokes, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that doesn't take itself too seriously. Overall, it combines clever concepts with a playful tone.
- “I think it's a combination of genuinely interesting audio and visuals, subtle humor (the game doesn't have jokes, but also doesn't take itself all too seriously), and, most importantly... just good ideas.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional experience of the game rooted in the act of planting a tree and witnessing nature's growth, which creates a sense of immersion. However, the emotional impact is notably enhanced by the game's glitchy sky, which adds an unexpected layer to the overall experience.
- “The idea is to plant a tree and experience nature taking hold, growing exponentially and drowning you, the creator of the forest, but in the end, it's the glitchy sky that does most for the emotional immersion here.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and ambient sounds in the game are generally well-received, with users noting their quality and effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and ambient sounds are good.”