- February 2, 2015
- Black Shell Games
- 8h median play time
Overture
Platforms
About
"Overture is a single-player Role Playing game that combines action-adventure and roguelike elements for intense and challenging gameplay. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons, engage in difficult boss fights, and collect an arsenal of weapons and loot. With 24 character classes and a chiptune soundtrack, Overture promises a delightful and immersive experience, but be warned: it will 'kick your butt and not apologize'."











- Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Variety of classes and characters to unlock, each with unique abilities.
- Addictive nature encourages repeated playthroughs despite difficulty.
- Visual clutter makes it difficult to see projectiles and enemies, leading to cheap deaths.
- Grind-heavy mechanics require unlocking all characters before upgrades, which can be frustrating.
- Difficulty spikes can feel unfair, especially in boss encounters.
- gameplay358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of this roguelite is characterized by fast-paced, chaotic action that blends elements of bullet hell shooters with traditional roguelike mechanics. While some players appreciate the simplicity and addictive nature of the mechanics, many criticize the repetitive gameplay loop, lack of depth, and overwhelming screen clutter that can hinder enjoyment. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some finding it rewarding and engaging, while others feel it lacks sufficient variety and depth to sustain long-term interest.
“A solid bullet hell roguelite with varied characters and great fluid gameplay.”
“The gameplay itself is smooth, fast-paced, rewarding, and frustrating (in a good way).”
“Overture is the most unique roguelike by far, blending classic roguelike gameplay with elements of a bullet hell shooter.”
“The currency gain is so low, and the gameplay loop is so boring that you will spend a lot of your time trying to optimize getting enough currency per run rather than trying to complete the run itself.”
“However, the boring gameplay loop and grindy nature of the game makes me feel the need to recommend against playing this game.”
“The bosses and gameplay can get repetitive and tedious after a few hours of gameplay.”