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Twilight Oracle

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98% User Score Based on 93 reviews

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Twilight Oracle is a single player action game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by CosmicVoid and was released on January 30, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Twilight Oracle, play as Leo, a student with special abilities, to explore a desert island and alien ocean in search of the fabled Oracle. Solve puzzles, enjoy humor-filled dialogue, and collaborate with friends who have unique powers to uncover your school's dark past. Discover the wonders and mysteries of this strange world, both on land and in the sea.

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story15 positive mentions
  • Twilight Oracle features beautiful pixel art and a vibrant color palette that enhances the whimsical atmosphere of the game.
  • The game offers a fun and light-hearted story with quirky characters, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of the point-and-click genre.
  • The puzzles are generally straightforward and logical, making it accessible for beginners while still providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games.
  • The game is relatively short, taking only about 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or require trial and error, leading to moments of frustration rather than satisfaction.
  • The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances being hit or miss, which can detract from the overall immersion of the game.
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a light-hearted and whimsical adventure that follows a group of underachieving students on a quest filled with quirky characters and surreal landscapes. While it lacks depth and complexity, the narrative serves as a fun backdrop for engaging puzzles and exploration, making it an enjoyable experience despite its simplicity. Overall, players appreciate the charming and humorous elements, even if the plot is primarily a vehicle for the game's comedic and nostalgic atmosphere.

    • “While the game is relatively short (even for an adventure game), the story is just gripping enough for me to want to play more just to see what happens next.”
    • “The story was simple but fun and heartwarming.”
    • “What I particularly like about Twilight Oracle is the story, which is gaining more and more momentum with interesting and likeable characters (I'm still very fond of the two fish).”
    • “The story acts more as a backdrop for weird surroundings rather than a backbone of the game.”
    • “Story-wise, it's pretty bare-bones.”
    • “After a bonk on the head, the game ends abruptly, leaving a lot to be desired in terms of story depth.”
  • humor
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a delightful blend of absurdity and nostalgia, reminiscent of classic 90s adventure games, with colorful pixel art and engaging dialogue. While many players appreciate the wacky story and funny character interactions, some critique the reliance on crude jokes and the sidelining of side characters. Overall, the humor is seen as a key strength, appealing to those who enjoy whimsical and playful writing, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “This is a beautiful game with a wacky story and a funny ending.”
    • “The characters are fun, the humor is delightful, and Leo has, through his little insights about his life, lived a wonderfully bizarre life I would love to see expanded upon!”
    • “It's funny and whimsical, and it reminded me of all the hours I spent as a kid playing point-and-click adventures, being curious and clicking on everything I could.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Twilight Oracle" are widely praised for their vibrant and unique pixel art style, which evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s point-and-click adventure games. Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals, colorful designs, and whimsical elements that enhance the game's magical atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players. Overall, the art direction is celebrated for its creativity and charm, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The art style is unique, it's very vibrant and very stylish.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, the music catchy, and the story charming.”
    • “This is the kind of game I'd have sought out regardless of personal involvement, a classic-style graphic adventure with gorgeous pixel art, a good heart, a fascinating world, and a good sense of humor.”
    • “Felt a little like a simpler version of the nostalgic 90's point and click (the graphics and music helped solidify this for me) but with the coziness of an underground passion project.”
    • “The colorful visuals and the streamlined user interface reminded me of Legend of Kyrandia from Westwood Studios, 1992.”
    • “Graphics: retro”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Twilight Oracle" is widely praised for its catchy, peppy tunes that enhance the game's vibrant pixel art and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 90s point-and-click adventures. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's charm and its ability to create a cozy, immersive experience, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the music is described as both delightful and well-suited to the whimsical world players explore.

    • “I loved all the areas we got to explore and the art was fantastic; I loved the color schemes used, and paired with the music, it was a super chill time.”
    • “The music is fantastic and the art is simply nostalgically divine!”
    • “Unique visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and very well-executed voice acting come together, creating a world of wonder that is loads of fun to explore.”
    • “Resolution is low as it should be, and the music track consists of MIDI-influenced themes that were very commonplace back in the day.”
    • “The music has a '90s throwback feel composed by Ben Cooper.”
    • “Felt a little like a simpler version of the nostalgic 90's point and click (the graphics and music helped solidify this for me) but with the coziness of an underground passion project.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Twilight Oracle" is characterized by nostalgic inventory puzzles and pixel hunting, appealing to fans of classic adventure games. While it successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia with its humor and pixel art, some players find the reliance on fetch quests and certain gameplay mechanics to be tedious or arbitrary. Overall, the gameplay is considered good, especially for those who appreciate the genre's traditional elements.

    • “Twilight Oracle has tons of nostalgic gameplay, funny dialogue, and very memorable pixel art!”
    • “The graphics, the music, and the gameplay turn Twilight Oracle into a powerful nostalgic journey into the bygone era of my childhood in the 90s!”
    • “Great pixel art, but the gameplay is boring.”
    • “Nothing too complicated here; the gameplay is pure inventory puzzle and pixel hunting. If you are into it, like in the good old days, go for it.”
    • “If you are a fan of classic adventure games, Twilight Oracle helps carry the torch with touches of adventuring nostalgia, while correcting the gameplay issues of a past era.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by inconsistent sound quality and pitch issues, despite strong voice performances and whimsical visuals. While the voice acting is commendable, the overall audio experience suffers from noticeable level problems.

    • “The visuals are whimsical, and the voice direction and performances are really good for games of this genre.”
    • “But there are definitely stronger performances within.”
    • “Aside from just the performance of the voice actors and the issues with pitch consistency, there were clearly some sound level problems; you can actually tell when the recording quality changes in some parts of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating locations, quirky characters, and unique art style that evokes a cosmic adventure. The music further enhances the overall experience, contributing to a distinctive and immersive ambiance.

    • “Loved every moment of this game; wonderful locations and great atmosphere.”
    • “Loved the wacky characters and the atmosphere.”
    • “The art has a real 'what if Kyrandia was a cosmic trip-out' vibe, and the atmosphere the music provides gives this game a lot of style.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a simple yet enjoyable story that evokes heartwarming feelings, resonating positively with players.

    • “The story was simple but fun and heartwarming.”
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Twilight Oracle is a action game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Twilight Oracle is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Twilight Oracle.

Twilight Oracle was released on January 30, 2024.

Twilight Oracle was developed by CosmicVoid.

Twilight Oracle has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Twilight Oracle is a single player game.

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