Omensight
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| Developer(s) | Spearhead Games |
| Publisher(s) | Spearhead Games |
| Writer(s) | Nadim Boukhira Genese Davis Chris Avellone |
| Composer(s) | Vibe Avenue |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Omensight is an action role-playing game developed and published by Canadian studio Spearhead Games. It is the successor to Stories: The Path of Destinies and is set in the same universe. [1] It was released for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 on May 15, 2018, the Nintendo Switch on December 13, 2018,[2] and the Xbox One on June 7, 2019.
Story
[edit]The game centers around the player's role as the Harbinger, a mythical warrior who only appears in times of great crisis. The game's world, Urralia, has been destroyed by the dark god Voden after the death of the priestess Vera. The player is called to use the Omensight power to travel back in time and relive the day of Vera's murder again and again until the murder can be solved and prevented while using the Tree of Life as a hub. Preventing the murder prevents the end of the world.[3] Over the course of the game, the Harbinger comes in contact with four other companion characters who are the key to solving the crisis. These are Ludomir, an alcoholic but a powerful Rodentian freedom fighter and Vera's step brother, Draga, the studious and honorable general of the Pygarian Army, Ratika, a cool and sardonic magical bard and leader of the Rodentian Forces, and Indrik, the ruthless and impatient Emperor of Pygaria.
On her quest to save the world, not hesitating to kill any of her allies if they get in the way, the Harbinger discovers that Vera betrayed her calling to summon Voden, falsely believing she could control it, to end the war Indrik started in his own misguided attempt to stop the apocalypse, with Ratika catching wind of her transgression and attempting to kill her but fails, with Vera's associates who worship Voden killing her once she done her part. The Harbinger gains enough knowledge to confront Voden and defeat him, but Indrik, Draga and Ludomir die and Ratika becomes an entity called the deathless and rules the world as a god.
After learning every secret regarding her allies and the case, the Harbinger's guid sends her to the day before Vera's murder. With the help of all her allies and Vera, the Harbinger permanently imprisons Voden. Vera and Ludomir set out to end Voden's cult while Indrik, Draga and Ratika relinquish their respective positions, Indrik becomes a entomologist, Draga becomes a combat teacher with her own academy, and Ratika aids Rodentia's rebuilding before mysteriously vanishing. Finally the Harbinger returns to the Tree of Life until she is needed again.
Gameplay
[edit]The game is described as an action murder mystery. However, according to one review, "[a]t its core Omensight is an action RPG."[3] There is a mystery to be solved, but it is solved by playing through the game and not by the player puzzling through the evidence and the facts. In essence, the mystery is the driving story, and the gameplay itself is centered around the combat.
The combat itself is straightforward, based around four abilities: a light attack, heavy attack, a dodge, and a jump. The player also gains special abilities and can use the special ability of the companion character accompanying them. Combat is fast-paced and powerful because of a targeting mechanic that points the player toward the next enemy in the vicinity.[3] The Omensight official website describes it as "fluid, stylish combat that combines swordplay and magical abilities."
Reception
[edit]Omensight received "generally positive" and "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PC) 75/100[4] (PS4) 74/100[5] (XONE) 81/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 7.5/10[9] |
| GamesRadar+ |   [8] |
| Nintendo World Report | 8.5/10[10] |
| Push Square |   [7] |
Gamesradar called the game "A time travel tale that manages to be comprehensible and intricate".[11] Destructoid called it "a fun fantasy romp starring fuzzy animal things".[12] Gaming Trend called it "an amazing twist on the "Groundhog Day" style storyline".[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Van Allen, Eric (May 15, 2018). "Omensight Is A Clever But Repetitive Murder Mystery". Kotaku. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ Lim, Gabriel (November 24, 2018). "Omensight: Definitive Edition Launches For Switch On December 13". NintendoSoup. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ a b c Mortensen, Eric. "Omensight Indie Video Game Review". Geeky Hobbies. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Omensight for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Omensight for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Omensight for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ Ramsey, Robert (17 May 2018). "Omensight Review (PS4)". Push Square. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Prell, Sam (14 May 2018). "Omensight review: "A time travel tale manages to be comprehensible and intricate"". GamesRadar. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Mersereau, Kevin (15 May 2018). "Review: Omensight". Destructoid. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Olivo, Matthew (1 January 2019). "Omensight: Definitive Edition (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Prell, Sam (14 May 2018). "Omensight review: "A time travel tale that manages to be comprehensible and intricate"". www.gamesradar.com. gamesradar.com. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Mersereau, Kevin. "Review: Omensight". www.destructoid.com. destructoid.com. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Spence, Codi (15 May 2018). "REVIEWSGive me sight beyond sight — Omensight review". gamingtrend.com. gamingtrend.com. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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