OMNO

 PC
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30

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  1. Dubeau
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    Omno is a relaxing game. The story is mysterious but very simple. You start with very basic powers and get more has you go. The later level required a lot of precision and that made me wonder if children would be able to do those parts. Flying/floating kind of lacks precision. The music is great. The graphics are simple cell shaded but really nice to look at. The game is short maybe 5-6Omno is a relaxing game. The story is mysterious but very simple. You start with very basic powers and get more has you go. The later level required a lot of precision and that made me wonder if children would be able to do those parts. Flying/floating kind of lacks precision. The music is great. The graphics are simple cell shaded but really nice to look at. The game is short maybe 5-6 hours. I give it 75%. It's a good non violent game, more for children. Controls aren't always perfect.… Expand
  2. Plukh
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    The most important thing you have to understand about Omno is that it's not really a game - not a "walking simulator", not a "puzzle platformer", nothing like that at all. Instead, it is an amazing creative work - a unique, immersive, interactive audio-visual experience. Yes, it's short (I finished it in about 4 hours). Yes, the puzzles are mostly too simple and too straightforward. Yes,The most important thing you have to understand about Omno is that it's not really a game - not a "walking simulator", not a "puzzle platformer", nothing like that at all. Instead, it is an amazing creative work - a unique, immersive, interactive audio-visual experience. Yes, it's short (I finished it in about 4 hours). Yes, the puzzles are mostly too simple and too straightforward. Yes, there are minor lapses in story and world consistency. Those would all be serious problems for a game, but they don't really affect Omno - rather, they add to its already unique and mysterious atmosphere.

    Treat it like a work of art that it is, and you'll find yourself enjoying every minute of it, like you do with a good movie or an interesting book. Treat it like yet another indie "platformer with a story", and you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  3. Shikakai1
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game :) i love those atmo-games and surfen/boarden is every time a top feature :) hours of just hear the music and surfing on lsd :)… Expand
  4. nospam9000
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Really nice and relaxing. Do not expect a puzzle plattformer, its more similar to Journey for example.
  5. 3t3rnal
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    OMNO grabbed me a lot more than I initially thought it would. It’s not the most complex journey, but as a casual offering for just enjoying some light platforming and puzzles, it works very well, and the world design and music are just fantastic, so much so that despite some minor technical and gameplay design mishaps, I can’t help to love it It’s just perfect (well, almost) at what itOMNO grabbed me a lot more than I initially thought it would. It’s not the most complex journey, but as a casual offering for just enjoying some light platforming and puzzles, it works very well, and the world design and music are just fantastic, so much so that despite some minor technical and gameplay design mishaps, I can’t help to love it It’s just perfect (well, almost) at what it aims to do, a captivating journey through another world, filled with wonder.

    As mentioned, the world design is beautiful. Wonderful landscapes with various biomes dotted with mysterious ruins, some of which you will explore directly, others you will only see from afar. Aside from you, the land is full of flora and fauna, some of which you can interact with. The designs range from near-real life through goofy and alien to majestic, but all of them interesting, and the variety is fairly large.

    The art style is rather simple, and it is not that distinct – there is a fair amount of games with these minimalist-styled 3D graphics nowadays, so the game relies more on being well designed than simply graphical fidelity. What is very good, though, is the lighting, really helping to build the atmosphere of the game. The sound is also wonderful, the music is simply amazing.

    There is a bit of a story, it is not super deep or anything, it’s just a simple justification for the journey you undertake, and some lore tidbits you find that refer to the history of the world you find yourself in, which are actually good enough to raise more interest. The ending was a bit surprising, and “open” – really, it raises more questions than it answers, in my opinion. Well, it answers almost nothing. It’s not really the closure the story needed and while it’s not entirely bad and has a bright side or two, it falls flat after the buildup of interest in the fate of the world you traverse during the game.

    Overall, the game gives off a mixed feeling, but not in a bad way. It’s a combination of wonder and joy of exploration, but also melancholy, as you wonder what the ruins were like in their days of glory, and about the people who lived in them.

    The controls are for the most part pretty tight and make for a good platforming experience, although the latching on edges during climbing is a bit inconsistent, and there’s some issues with jumping as well. It’s not too bad though.

    The gameplay design is casual, don’t expect any serious challenge, at least not overall – there’s a couple puzzles or platforming sections that are more challenging. For the most part, though, you are not really pressured by anything and the puzzles and platforming sections are easy to examine, the clues to solving them, when they are required, are always nearby, easy to find and decipher. Also, in order to progress, you only really ever have to finish some of the puzzles or platforming parts, so you can skip the few that are more challenging. That being said, while a platforming section with very short, but doable time limit, is one thing. Another matter are puzzles that force a trial and error approach and are long enough to where guessing correctly on your first time is very unlikely – that’s just bad lazy game design. Fortunately, there’s only very small amount of those.

    I also haven’t encountered any serious bugs, but there was some pop-in, flickering of shadows, and the game tends to stutter or freeze momentarily when entering new locations.

    Overall, the game is lovely and it pulled me in, and did not let go until I finished it. Despite the couple minor technical issues and the lackluster ending, I can’t say I regret playing through it at all. The journey was wonderful, and despite the linearity of the game, I’m looking forward to re-experiencing it sometime in the future.    … Expand
  6. parsymovies
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    this game is fantastic . the music It caresses your soul, the cut scenes are pretty great the game play it is 4 hours most and the animals in the game that you gain energy from them are so cool you can play with them
    and the graphic arts are amazing if you had a hard day this game makes you smile and relax
  7. adamflame7
    May 31, 2023
    8
    A lovely little piece of art. A bit of puzzles, a bit of the whole "Journey" thing, and overall a good time. Not very long, but made with heart and passion.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Oct 27, 2021
    80
    Far more action-oriented than a traditional point-and-click, Omno feels like a true “adventure” in the literal sense, offering a jaw-dropping journey of enlightenment that is sure to brighten any gamer’s day.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    85
    Jonas Manke accomplished something incredible. The game he spent five long years creating on his own is relaxing, enjoyable, and above all surprisingly full-bodied. It looks and sounds great, there are no technical issues, and it can compete with titles developed by larger, more experienced teams in pretty much every aspect. It’s a great little game that I wholeheartedly recommend. [10/2021, p.42]
  3. New Game Network
    Aug 18, 2021
    70
    Those seeking a short, relaxing adventure will find that Omno has just the right mix, including a vibrant world filled with creatures, calming music, basic puzzles, and easy-going platforming.
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