The Overseer
- July 12, 2024
- mars
Get on SteamIn "The Overseer," you monitor security cameras to detect and report anomalies, such as objects moving or paranormal entities, within three levels. Each playthrough is unique as the appearance of over 15 anomalies per camera is randomized. To succeed as an overseer, you must quickly identify and correctly report issues to prevent reality from being negatively affected. Modern graphics and colorful lighting enhance the gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a variety of anomalies to discover, making it fun to play repeatedly.
- Well-designed horror elements that create an unsettling atmosphere, complemented by a range of difficulty levels to suit different players.
- The game is polished for early access, with frequent updates from the developer and a dedicated Kindergarten mode for a more relaxed experience.
- Some anomalies can be easily missed, leading to frustration with the timer and potential for guessing, which may feel like cheating.
- Visuals can be challenging for players with glasses, impacting the overall experience.
- The game can feel a bit unbalanced at times, especially with the spawning of new anomalies while the timer is running.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are pleasantly surprised by the engaging and enjoyable gameplay, especially those who typically prefer more mechanically focused games. The overall experience is described as fun and entertaining.
“I wasn't expecting it to be this fun, as I usually play more mechanically based games.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their uniqueness and quality, with players noting that the anomalies are both creepy and challenging, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The graphics are great; the anomalies available currently are all unique, creepy, and challenging at the same time.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the experience, contributing to fun jump scares, and leaving players eager for more.
“Fun jump scares, awesome music, and it left me wanting more!”
