Omori

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  • Publisher: Playism
  • Release Date: Dec 25, 2020
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9.3

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  • Summary: Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DarkStation
    Jan 27, 2021
    100
    Having played through OMORI, I’m confident say that it’s an experience I won’t forget. This is a game I wholeheartedly recommend for those that appreciate a good story. With a strong emphasis on catharsis, it has a lot up its sleeves. The cutesy and colorful presentation hides a grim reality and it hits hard. Highly recommended, OMORI is a gem of a game that definitely deserves recognition.
  2. Noisy Pixel
    Dec 30, 2020
    90
    Don’t let its presentation fool you, Omori is an adventure into some dark themes of loss, growing up, and fear of change. These are easily relatable elements uniquely projected to players through its expert story presentation and character writing. You feel yourself immersed in this world and with these people to the point where you want so bad to see their adventure through until the end. Luckily for us, this is one experience that you can’t easily grow out of.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 25, 2021
    90
    Nostalgic, lovingly crafted, moving, and surprising, Omori is a remarkable achievement. Earthbound and Undertale are easy comparisons, but Omori stands out as it's own, highly personal piece of storytelling.
  4. PC Gamer
    Jan 13, 2021
    80
    Omori's ending is brutal, but its characters and humour put some heart behind the horror.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Feb 10, 2021
    Owing to its unconventional release date, Omori hasn’t really been on the mainstream radar, but I came away impressed. It takes a story that might have come off as trite or even insensitive in the wrong hands and imbues it with a memorable darkness, aided by a tight combat system and some outstanding artwork. If you’re in a bad place - and lord knows many of us are - Omori might not be the game for you right now, as it goes in some intense places. But neither should you let this dark tale of a childhood lost slip away. Bleak as it might be, it may be one of the year’s most memorable RPGs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Hunterrified
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    OMORI is nothing short of a grand artistic statement, which has boiled within the mind of its creator for more than a decade, brought to theOMORI is nothing short of a grand artistic statement, which has boiled within the mind of its creator for more than a decade, brought to the gaming sphere as an intricate, detailed and personal expression, of the meaning of friendship, escapism and trauma.

    Honestly, one of the best digital narrative experiences currently available for purchase, standing alongside Nier Automata, Undertale and Lisa.    … Expand
  2. Vangaard
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    Just play the game.
    In my opinion, one of the best games i ever played.
    Especially the storytelling, such a heartwarming story. I felt    Just play the game.
    In my opinion, one of the best games i ever played.
    Especially the storytelling, such a heartwarming story.
    I felt embraced, laughed many times and cried much tears.
    Im in love with OMORI...    … Expand
  4. Mariano83
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Omori is heartbraking and a masterpiece
    A wonderful story of heartbreak and isolation. Make sure to read the content warnings, and don't be    Omori is heartbraking and a masterpiece
    A wonderful story of heartbreak and isolation. Make sure to read the content warnings, and don't be afraid to take a break and spend time with someone you love    … Expand
  5. CrashTheTwitch
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Uno dei videogiochi più belli degli ultimi anni. Trama, gameplay, location. Quasi perfetto
  6. SadSpinach13
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Fantastic and surprising. I knew going in that the art and music direction would be great, but the battle system was complex and engaging andFantastic and surprising. I knew going in that the art and music direction would be great, but the battle system was complex and engaging and the story (especially the ending) really blew me away. A must-play for fans of Earthbound or RPGmaker games.… Expand
  7. sofiaclyg
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    this game probably isn’t for everyone but it’s so fun (and aesthetically pleasing!) to play, the way they handled the story is so unique andthis game probably isn’t for everyone but it’s so fun (and aesthetically pleasing!) to play, the way they handled the story is so unique and very meaningful, don’t judge the game for it’s cute and “childish” presentation, the transition to the psychological horror moments always left me speechless. The twist at the end and the slowburn of discovering new pieces of information was phenomenal. The gameplay is a bit easy at the start but you’ll (maybe) find yourself struggling with the final bosses or if you go for the Omori or “Another” route, you really need to grind for that. For me playing this game was a very unique and heartbreaking experience, please give this game a chance.… Expand
  8. ForgetAbout
    Feb 2, 2021
    3
    When people compared this game to Undertale, I went into it with high hopes. Initially, I started out liking this game. The artwork andWhen people compared this game to Undertale, I went into it with high hopes. Initially, I started out liking this game. The artwork and animations were beautiful, the music was great, the characters and dialogue were adorable, and the story was initially engaging. The initial horror aspects and mystery were definitely a selling point for me. I believe that this game started out very, very strong. I can't say the same for the rest of the game.

    As the game slugged on, I found myself losing interest. The gameplay was boring, the main plot dragged on so slowly, and these unnecessary subplots kept being interjected in to drag it out even longer. I had to force myself to continue playing just to get more of the main plot. Eventually, the main plot let me down, as well.

    The "big truth reveal" was unclear, boring, and not subversive. It was something we've all seen a hundred times before in other games and films. Finishing this game did not offer anything new. It was an incredibly huge let down, especially after how strong the game started. Furthermore, there are numerous plot holes that made the story frustrating and difficult to believe or immerse myself in. Even after watching through playthroughs and figuring out what I missed, these plot holes STILL remained, and that's a huge fault to me.

    Overall, the game had an underwhelming ending, dragged out much longer than it needed to, and plot holes that left me feeling frustrated. The artwork and music was amazing and I would recommend supporting the artists behind that. But as a game and storyline to play and engage in, I personally wouldn't recommend it.    … Expand

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