Off-Peak is a game I probably should have loved, as it is very similar to BABBDI which is one of my favorite indie horror games of all time. The premises, and almost the entire games are similar, in that these are baron worlds, in this one being a futuristic, cyberpunk-esque weird world, as BABBDI is a world that seems left behind in its inhabitants.
Both games feature you exploring this world on your own, feeling the vibes it gives you, talking to the NPCs and characters, and really seeing what these worlds have to offer. Both games are also about finding a train ticket to leave the city you are in, by description, they are almost identical, just with a change of setting, so why do I not really like this game?
I believe it's just not that interesting. It is oozing with creativity, and doing things differently. There are little pieces in this game that are super cool to look at, little art pieces that are very esoteric, and feel super out of place in the real world, but just look so cool.
But this game doesn't have an interesting hook to it, BABBDI had a chilling atmosphere, with AMAZING movement, some of the best I've ever seen in a game. With this game, it's just walking, and running, and talking to people, and finding your ticket. While this game does have a stronger premise and story, it is by far less fun to play, and really feels like a prototype to something like BABBDI.
Maybe I would like this game more if I hadn't played BABBDI to compare it to, but since I did play this after, it does just feel lackluster. I can't say its a bad game, because it does have so much creativity to it. But it's not one I think I will remember.
Overall: 5/10
Both games feature you exploring this world on your own, feeling the vibes it gives you, talking to the NPCs and characters, and really seeing what these worlds have to offer. Both games are also about finding a train ticket to leave the city you are in, by description, they are almost identical, just with a change of setting, so why do I not really like this game?
I believe it's just not that interesting. It is oozing with creativity, and doing things differently. There are little pieces in this game that are super cool to look at, little art pieces that are very esoteric, and feel super out of place in the real world, but just look so cool.
But this game doesn't have an interesting hook to it, BABBDI had a chilling atmosphere, with AMAZING movement, some of the best I've ever seen in a game. With this game, it's just walking, and running, and talking to people, and finding your ticket. While this game does have a stronger premise and story, it is by far less fun to play, and really feels like a prototype to something like BABBDI.
Maybe I would like this game more if I hadn't played BABBDI to compare it to, but since I did play this after, it does just feel lackluster. I can't say its a bad game, because it does have so much creativity to it. But it's not one I think I will remember.
Overall: 5/10