The First Odyssey

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The First Odyssey is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Sphaera Studios and was released on June 14, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

Face an Odyssey built on violence, horror, puzzles, challenges and human cynicism. Experience a truly atmospheric and realistic survival horror experience in a dystopian future.

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Single-Player

+10

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the exploration experience.
Sound design, including music and voice acting, contributes positively to the overall ambiance.
The game is free to play, which makes it accessible to a wider audience despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress and visibility of key items.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to poorly designed enemy encounters and a lack of meaningful progression.
The absence of a save feature and the need to restart after dying can lead to a tedious experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "The First Odyssey" are surprisingly appealing, featuring a sci-fi horror aesthetic with well-designed command consoles and panels. However, many users suspect that the visuals are derived from stock assets, leading to concerns about originality despite their initial impressive appearance.
- “+ nice graphics”
- “The first odyssey is a weird train wreck of an apparently abandoned game; don't let the visuals fool you either, I suspect a lot of the game is made from flipped stock assets.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “The visuals scream out 'sci-fi horror' with their futuristically intimidating line of command consoles, panels, and keycard readers.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being riddled with bugs and incoherent design, leading to a frustrating experience without save options. While it has some redeeming qualities, it ultimately feels like a filler to the story, suggesting that players might be better off watching a playthrough rather than engaging with the game themselves.
- “While it doesn’t quite know what to do with them at times, it has got the necessary bits down gameplay-wise.”
- “I’d even go as far to say it would have deserved a paragraph or two in the pros section, but then something so heinous and so damning came to light… and that is, the gameplay acted as filler to the story, which is super weird to hear out loud because usually it would be the other way around!”
- “It's a bug-riddled disaster with no saves, a lot of bugs, incoherent design, and terrible gameplay and writing.”
- “Both the gameplay and story make it abundantly clear this is one of those games where you’re much better off just watching a playthrough video in its entirety and you wouldn’t miss out on anything!”
- “The gameplay acted as filler to the story, which is super weird to hear out loud because usually it would be the other way around!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is perceived as underdeveloped and lacking depth, with some players suggesting that watching a playthrough might be more rewarding than playing the game itself. While it shows signs of effort, it ultimately feels like a secondary element to the gameplay, which is criticized for being filled with bugs that hinder story progression.
- “It's sufficiently transparent that the story wasn't thought up in a day; a week maybe at most, but definitely not a day!”
- “I’d even go as far to say it would have deserved a paragraph or two in the pros section, but then something so heinous and so damning came to light… and that is, the gameplay acted as filler to the story, which is super weird to hear out loud because usually it would be the other way around!”
- “Both the gameplay and story make it abundantly clear this is one of those games where you’re much better off just watching a playthrough video in its entirety and you wouldn’t miss out on anything!”
- “Both the gameplay and story, the latter to be covered in the next con, make it abundantly clear this is one of those games where you’re much better off just watching a playthrough video in its entirety and you wouldn’t miss out on anything!”
- “It’s sufficiently transparent that the story wasn’t thought up in a day, a week maybe at most, but definitely not a day!”
- “The game has very serious bugs, such as not allowing you to take key items to advance the story.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with users highlighting the good sounds and overall musical composition.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The sound design and music are top-notch, making every moment immersive.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently described as creepy, effectively immersing players in a tense and unsettling environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game immerses you in a creepy atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The haunting sounds and visuals create an incredibly eerie atmosphere.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with a chilling atmosphere that enhances the experience.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly creepy, but it lacks depth and variety.”
- “While the game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, it often feels flat and uninspired.”
- “The eerie ambiance is present, but it doesn't effectively engage the player.”