Othercide Reviews

Othercide is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Aug 11, 2020

Othercide manages to blend tactical RPGs and rogue-lite gameplay superbly that works to offer a compelling gameplay loop.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2020

There aren't many games like Othercide that dig deep into gameplay that makes players be willing to die. Although it offers great tratical and strategic elements, after players die again and again, it becomes so repetitive and boring.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2020

Othercide is one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played this year so far. Despite the slightly repetitive map and mission design, the addictive core gameplay loop, harsh but impactful instances of decision making, good soundtrack and strong visual aesthetics featured in here just keep me coming back for more.

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Aug 5, 2020

Othercide had all the elements it needed to become something truly powerful. Sadly, it tries to stretch that material too far and forces players into too much repetition, eventually diluting the game's impact and leaving it as something which, as vivid and entertaining as it is, is also just a game.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2020

While it’s sort of self aware this action strategy game has a pretty art direction in two colors. The sounds ease you into the Flow of combat it keeps you hooked until the end, while some gameplay elements feel a bit tedious.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2020

Othercide is a good Turn-based Tactical game. Combat is satisfying, Art design is impressive and hardcore style of the game and its limitations could be a pleasant surprise for the fan of hardcore games. On the other hand there are issues like repetitive missions and imbalanced difficulty in some levels. Long story short, Othercide a nice experience and if you're fan of tactical games, it's really worth a shot.

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7.9 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2020

Othercide is a wonderfully imperfect game: you can't overlook the lack of class balance, nor the exasperation of its roguelike nature. This one, above all, is capable of inflicting hits of great playful frustration before the experience and skills acquired begin to shyly overlook your endless ordeals. The game doesn't come to terms with anyone, it proudly writes its rules and dictates its own inflexible laws. Getting in tune with this type of gameplay can provide a unique and rewarding experience. If, however, the roguelike have tired you out or have never given you a particular attraction, Othercide is certainly not the game that will change your mind.

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Jacob James
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 1, 2020

Lightbulb Crew has successfully blended a complex turn-based strategy game with layers and layers of roguelike progression.

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76 / 100
Jul 31, 2020

Owns it's bleak theming completely, even if it can get a little repetitive.

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80 / 100
Jul 31, 2020

Overall, Othercide is a solid remix of the tactical turn-based genre.

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Jul 30, 2020

Othercide breathes new life into the TRPG genre.

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RPG Site
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jul 29, 2020

A unique take on tactical RPGs with an interesting blend of roguelike mechanics. However, not everything comes together well.

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7.6 / 10.0
Jul 29, 2020

As a huge fan of turn-based SRPGs, I can easily say that Othercide is one of the most unique and rewarding games that I've ever played. Even though repetition rears its ugly head after a while, there's no denying that Othercide pushes the boundaries of the genre.

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8 / 10 stars
Jul 29, 2020

Othercide is a modern gothic take on turn-based tactics. It's stylish, difficult and a solid addition to the genre.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Jul 28, 2020

Othercide mixes a mid-2000s Hot Topic aesthetic with tightly-designed tactics that work very well, even if it largely runs out of new ideas after the first few hours. It's more a proof-of-concept than anything, but it's smart and entertaining while it lasts.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 28, 2020

An impressively original take on XCOM style turn-based strategy that gains in depth and versatility what it loses in accessibility, with some of the best boss encounters of the year.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2020

Othercide isn’t for everyone. It caters to a specific group of players that delight in more than just the art design. It also takes a lot out of you. It’ll leave you feeling drained. But all the sacrifice in the world is worth it just to make it one step further than where you were in the previous run. That makes the whole experience worth it.

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8 / 10
Jul 28, 2020

Othercide is an evocative and absorbing tactical roguelike, albeit one whose style occasionally gets in the way of the substance.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2020

Othercide is a flawed but generally fun strategy-RPG. It has some balance issues and an annoying UI, but beyond that, it does everything that it sets out to do. It's not as difficult or punishing as an XCOM title might have been, but it may be a good replacement for those who like the strategy game style without the punishment of losing so much when you die. Be prepared to do that a lot, since death is in many ways the only way to advance in the game. Overall, I had fun with Othercide, but it's the kind of game where my opinion will likely improve after a couple of patches.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2020

Othercide is a stylish turn based strategy game, with a lot of innovation and a "beautiful" setting, but every mission is a copy-and-paste and there is a lack of diversification.

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