Return of the Obra Dinn Reviews

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9 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2019

Lucas Pope once again proved that in order to create a masterpiece, there's no need for big teams or huge budgets. Lucas Pope's key to success has always been focusing on new, brilliant ideas, and that's no different when it comes to Pope's latest game, Return of the Obra Dinn. Lucas Pope's works will probably inspire many developers who love creating Video Games but feel that they don't have enough resources for their projects for many years to come.

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Unscored
Jan 4, 2019

The Return of the Obra Dinn is a stunning work of craftsmanship. Pope, who handled every aspect of its production himself, has created a work that celebrates scrutinizing details.

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10 / 10.0
Dec 23, 2018

It's hard to find flaws in Return of the Obra Dinn. Everything's so polished and well-planned, completely new and familiar at the same time. There's nothing even similar to this game on the market, and, when it was over, I just wanted to keep investigating more strangers' destinies for hours on end.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2018

If you're looking for a work that has the pleasure of solving riddles in games like Monkey Island, along with a fascinating story that's best told, you shouldn't miss Return of the Obra Dinn.

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10 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2018

Return of the Obra Dinn proves that there are still untouched ideas in the gaming world, and it is possible to create a game that is completely new. The game combines the power of its 1-bit graphic, impressive storytelling, and unique gameplay to make on the best detective and puzzle solving experiences for the gamers. I only hope to see the next Lucas Pope's game soon.

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Digiato
Mohammad Amin Behtoui
Top Critic
80 / 100
Dec 18, 2018

If you're into puzzle genre and you don't have a problem with spending time chasing clues, Return of the Obra Dinn is yours. Just be advised you need to have at least medium proficiency in English.

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Dec 18, 2018

I love when something like Return of the Obra Dinn comes along and reminds me, even briefly, how many ideas are still unexplored.

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8.9 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2018

Return of the Obra Dinn is simply gorgeous, from the idea to the execution. Finally a gem in which your deductive skills, your logic and your patience are really important: this game doesn't help the player. With an amazing graphic art and a strong gameplay, another great game from Lucas Pope.

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86%
Dec 9, 2018

One of, if not the best mystery adventures released to date.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Dec 5, 2018

Return of the Obra Dinn is a unique experience worth every penny. I can’t recommend this game enough. There is nothing quite like it.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2018
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9 / 10
Nov 20, 2018

With Return of the Obra Dinn, Lucas Pope once again aims for the heart : this post-mortem mystery demands quite a lot from the player, but delivers one of the most rewarding experiences of this year. Return of the Obra Dinn is not suited for everyone, but its wonderful disjointing storytelling will keep those who agree to its formula awake for long.

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9.2 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2018

A unique game that makes new things using old mechanics. An example that proves us that there's still room for new things on videogames.

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Nov 13, 2018

By hewing close to genre origins, both visually and thematically (though not without some genuine innovations of his own), Lucas Pope has delivered one of the best games of the year, and certainly one of the best murder mystery games of all time.

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74 / 100
Nov 12, 2018

It's easy to respect something like Return of the Obra Dinn. Puzzling together clues from each death scene is tricky and rewarding, but the motivation for doing so is lacking. There's no one to care about on the ship, no reason to uncover the mystery other than to prove you've done it, and it holds the game back from being exceptional.

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90 / 100
Nov 12, 2018

Return of the Obra Dinn is an exercise in imagination, capable of making us discover a whole story and get to know its characters very well without telling us anything at all. It is a rather experimental game that requires a lot of patience and above all to use your head well. Not everyone will be able to find its appeal due to its repetitiveness and the weight of the gameplay because of its theme, but it is certainly an example to follow and will serve as a guide for future games.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2018

Return of the Obra Dinn is a skillfully woven web of events and destinies. Unraveling it is not only an excellent workout for the mind, but also a real pleasure. Lucas Pope again remolded routine processes into an exciting gameplay, and, most importantly, he gracefully escaped the “second game syndrome”.

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9.1 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

The year is 1807. The good ship Obra Dinn, missing at sea for five years, mysteriously reappears devoid of her crew.

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8.6 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2018

Lucas Pope once again proved that he has a great talent for making indie games and more importantly he showed us that games made by only "one person" can turn out amazing. his latest title, Return of the Obra Dinn is an exceptional detective game that you shouldn't miss. this game with its unique gameplay and excellent story, makes you sit on your chair from the start until you've solved the last mystery of the game.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 1, 2018

Easily the best detective game of the modern era, with challenging and rewarding gameplay combined with some of the most evocative visuals of the year.

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