Return of the Obra Dinn

 PC
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. New Game Network
    Nov 13, 2018
    74
    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.
  2. Riot Pixels
    Dec 2, 2018
    71
    There is no thrilling story, colorful characters or allure of the high seas. Instead, Return of the Obra Dinn is a bold, massive puzzle, an exquisite workout for your 'gray cells'. Unfortunately, the innovative gameplay mechanic gradually loses its appeal and excitement towards the finale, and I had to muster my willpower in order to beat the game in one go.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 18, 2018
    The Papers, Please creator offers up an intricate and mesmerising puzzle game with a rich and detailed sense of place. [Eurogamer Essential]
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 18, 2019
    The experience was as captivating and memorable as I’d hoped. I was glued to it until I was done. My only wish is that I could erase my brain and play it again.
  3. Polygon
    Oct 21, 2018
    Return of the Obra Dinn takes the whodunit’s conventions and twists them into kaleidoscopic narratives that are perplexing and delightful. This isn’t merely a great game, it’s the work of an intense and creative intelligence.
  5. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 29, 2018
    I’m staggered by how clever it is. [RPS Bestest Bests]

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2018
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#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
38
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

User Reviews

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 392 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 337 out of 392
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 392
  3. Negative: 27 out of 392
  1. Zer0TheHer0
    Nov 7, 2018
    0
    can't change the controls... unacceptable... can't play with the default ones.
    thank god for refunds
  2. kaliohara
    Oct 20, 2018
    7
    You may think the art style is artistic, but the truth is, the art style is bad. You won't see much and get lost in a plain sight.
    The game    You may think the art style is artistic, but the truth is, the art style is bad. You won't see much and get lost in a plain sight.
    The game is good, the story, the puzzles everything is worth playing. However, this game cost too much. It should cost 5$ instead. It really hurts because my expectations were high (after paper please) and this game is only good. I can't give it more than 7 because it lacks something. I feel like I have paid too much for experience lacking something essential.    … Full Review »
  3. Nowakowski
    Oct 25, 2018
    5
    I cant recommend it to anyone. Unless you like bad games, then feel free to buy it.
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