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A haunting adventure game
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A haunting adventure game

OMORI is a surreal psychologicalhorror game that delves deep into the human psyche through a unique blend of traditional RPG elements and innovative storytelling. Drawing inspiration from OMOCAT's previous works, this adventure game immerses players in a hauntingly beautiful world that challenges both their emotions and perceptions.

The narrative centers around OMORI, a depressed young boy navigating a colorful yet eerie world alongside his friends. This game masterfully explores themes of friendship, guilt, and the haunting nature offorgotten memories, reminiscent of the emotional depth found in other psychological horror titles like MOTHER.

Keep your emotions in check

Visually, OMORI is a striking blend of pixel art and hand-drawn illustrations. This combination creates a distinct aesthetic that enhances the game's unsettling atmosphere and emotional impact. Meanwhile, the gameplay features many traditional RPG mechanics but stands out with its unique battle system. Players will have to control a party of four characters who explore the game's looping, interconnected areas.

The battle system is both familiar and innovative. It operates on a traditional turn-based mechanic but introducesunique emotional states that significantly impact gameplay. Characters and enemies can experience various emotions that can affect their stats and abilities differently. This emotional layer adds strategic depth to battles, requiring players to carefully manage their party's emotional states alongside their health and resources.

Each of the four playable characters brings their ownunique abilities and weapons to the table, from the titular main character’s proficiency with knives to Aubrey's powerful blunt weapons. Despite its many strengths, though, the game requires patience and persistence. It can be confusing to navigate initially and the plot can be difficult to piece together in the beginning, as well.

Immersive and thought-provoking

Overall, OMORI offers a profound and emotionally charged journey through a beautifully crafted yet unsettling world. Its unique blend of RPG mechanics and innovative storytelling, coupled with a distinctive visual style and strategic battle system, ensures a deeply engaging experience. While it demands some patience from players, the game’s exploration of complex themes like friendship, guilt, and forgotten memories makes it a compelling psychological horror adventure.

Review summary

Pros

  • Visually captivating graphics
  • Engaging battle system
  • Unique blend of gameplay mechanics
  • Four interesting characters to play as

Cons

  • Navigation and plot can be confusing

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