Omori is one of the game best I ever played. A perfectly executed masterpiece, a game that makes me remember what I love so much about art, that I wish I could experience again as if it was the first time everytime I think about it.
Omori deeply explores how a really traumatic experience can affect someone. I won't be more specific because everything revolves around a huge plot twist but every character's psychology is perfectly done. They're all really well written, touching and feel organic. I absolutely loved all the time I spent with Omori, Sunny, Hero, Kel, Mari and Basil and deeply love all of them.
This game broke my heart in the healthiest possible way and I'm more than thankful for that. It's a psychological horror game but it's not really scary (and trust me I can't stand horror at all). It's psycgological horror at its best; the scary elements aren't there for their shock value but to add something to the narration. And this sentence could apply to almost each aspect of the game!
This could sound contradictory but this game also perfectly knows when to be light-hearted and funny. You'll laugh with the main group of friends and discover how endearing each of them is as you'll grow fond of them.
It's also really gorgious (and was made with rpg maker!!!!) There are lots of hand-made drawings that give it a unique personnality. The artstyle is so charming that it became one of my favorite ever!
As if all of this wasn't enough, the soundtrack is also amazing, unique and always fits what's happening on screen.
As for the genre, it's a JRPG. Tough it's turn-based and not revolutionary, the gameplay is adapted to fit the thematics of the story. It's not hard, but you can use strategy to your advantage.
I could go on forever, because there is much to tell, so much to analyze but more importantly, there is so much to feel. If it's not done yet, the best advice I could give you is to feel it for yourself!
Omori deeply explores how a really traumatic experience can affect someone. I won't be more specific because everything revolves around a huge plot twist but every character's psychology is perfectly done. They're all really well written, touching and feel organic. I absolutely loved all the time I spent with Omori, Sunny, Hero, Kel, Mari and Basil and deeply love all of them.
This game broke my heart in the healthiest possible way and I'm more than thankful for that. It's a psychological horror game but it's not really scary (and trust me I can't stand horror at all). It's psycgological horror at its best; the scary elements aren't there for their shock value but to add something to the narration. And this sentence could apply to almost each aspect of the game!
This could sound contradictory but this game also perfectly knows when to be light-hearted and funny. You'll laugh with the main group of friends and discover how endearing each of them is as you'll grow fond of them.
It's also really gorgious (and was made with rpg maker!!!!) There are lots of hand-made drawings that give it a unique personnality. The artstyle is so charming that it became one of my favorite ever!
As if all of this wasn't enough, the soundtrack is also amazing, unique and always fits what's happening on screen.
As for the genre, it's a JRPG. Tough it's turn-based and not revolutionary, the gameplay is adapted to fit the thematics of the story. It's not hard, but you can use strategy to your advantage.
I could go on forever, because there is much to tell, so much to analyze but more importantly, there is so much to feel. If it's not done yet, the best advice I could give you is to feel it for yourself!