Othercide

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  • Summary: Othercide is a horror-themed turn-based strategy game where the lore and game mechanics are tightly intertwined to deliver a twisted, dark and challenging experience. Enter a brutal world under assault from terrifying creatures from another dimension, hold back the tide with limitedOthercide is a horror-themed turn-based strategy game where the lore and game mechanics are tightly intertwined to deliver a twisted, dark and challenging experience. Enter a brutal world under assault from terrifying creatures from another dimension, hold back the tide with limited resources and endure brutal conditions in visually stunning world.

    Experience dynamic turn-based combat and a new way to anticipate enemy movements to perform a flawless tactical plan. Using the Initiative Sequence System and unique set of skills, you will be able to interrupt an enemy attack, plan a delayed action that will be triggered later on in the timeline and use reaction skill to respond to any threat.

    Prepare to suffer and face close calls in our terrifying and ruthless universe. With roguelite features, deadly missions, limited resources and permanent death, there is no room for errors.

    Level up, unlock new skills and collect memories from the death of your enemies. A limited number of these bonuses can be implemented to your skills to boost their stats. But choose wisely as once implemented, you can't take them back, unless... you decide to sacrifice your Daughter!

    Make dramatic choices and endure with your Daughters traumatic experiences which will make them stronger or weaker.

    Othercide invites you in a ethereal monochromatic dimension with only dashes of crimson red where your worst nightmares come to life.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    90
    Othercide is a fantastic rogue-like-Xcom-like turn based strategy game with an awesome Noire-Gothic design. The initiative feature is a fresh twist to this genre and the soul-crushing sacrificing of the Daughters are the morbid features that make this game shine. This game will keep you stuck to the screen until you win.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Aug 7, 2020
    90
    Othercide does not want you to fail. It wants you to learn, to accept loss, to make bold sacrifices. Lightbulb Crew has designed a beautiful game with truly stunning imagery. But just as striking is the attention to detail in its gameplay. This dark, broken world is meant to be tamed by players who seek out the boldest strategies to purge evil forces. Caring for the Daughters, understanding their quirks and randomly generated names and looks will create an inseparable bond that lasts not only for the first run but every subsequent one. There are several secrets to unfold in Othercide but it’s little secret that it is one of the best strategy games to have graced us in years.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Jul 28, 2020
    86
    Othercide is a menagerie of morose beauty and slick turn-based action. You will feel both vulnerable and powerful at any given stage, which is indicative of the dynamic RPG and roguelite elements. And with an unforgettable artistic flair and engulfing atmosphere, you won't want to give up, no matter how crushing the difficulty can become.
  4. Metro GameCentral
    Jul 28, 2020
    80
    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.
  5. IGN Italia
    Aug 3, 2020
    79
    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.
  6. PlayStation Country
    Jul 31, 2020
    70
    Othercide brings some great ideas to the table to differentiate it from similar titles. Unfortunately what content is here gets repetetive quite quickly. It does have its moments, such as the boss battles, so fans of the genre should give it a try.
  7. RPGamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    50
    A better version of Othercide exists in another universe, one that doesn’t take the least interesting aspects of roguelikes and runs them into the ground. At its core is an interesting tactics game, but its constant need to repeat itself does it no favors. While not a long game, Othercide drags out what little there is to it and then does it all over again. The progression proceeds linearly, throwing few curve balls. The ones it does throw soon become routine, like everything else, as the same missions are repeated on the trip back to the boss. Like the Daughters themselves, players are forced to fight the same battles again and again in the hope that maybe, this time, things will be different.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Celestine99
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    It’s a BEUTIFUL game ever I met. I’ve got platinum already but I’m still playing & enjoying it.
  2. Sillesivad
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    beautiful game. im a huge turn based game type fan. i love the mix of rogue and turn based. im loving the game.. Cant wait till they add some DLC!
  4. ShelbyALR-427
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Отличная тактика, несмотря на элемент рогалика, это даже плюс в этой игре. Сейчас прошел второго босса, и вот, когда смотришь на свою первуюОтличная тактика, несмотря на элемент рогалика, это даже плюс в этой игре. Сейчас прошел второго босса, и вот, когда смотришь на свою первую попытку и последнюю, понимаешь насколько по-другому ты подходишь к подготовке и к самой битве. Ну а сам дизайн, атмосфера, воспоминания, из которых складывается история, очень затягивают.… Expand
  5. Xenomorph_kills
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Solid turn based game with a beautiful art style. This game is simple in story but creates an eerie vibe with its lovecraftian settings. ASolid turn based game with a beautiful art style. This game is simple in story but creates an eerie vibe with its lovecraftian settings. A must play for fans of turn based games.… Expand
  6. Zebsdee
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Clever, reflective, and beautiful turn based game which rewards thoughtful play and learning from mistakes. XCom gets mentioned a lot but IClever, reflective, and beautiful turn based game which rewards thoughtful play and learning from mistakes. XCom gets mentioned a lot but I see more of Mechanicus and Transistor in this in how it plays and the way the story, music, art, and gameplay come together.

    Few niggles and bugs on release and with first post-release patch. The reaction of the indie devs to more feedback has been positive and proactive so far so hopefully those bits of polish and user friendliness can be added.

    If you're intrigued by the idea of a dark, and somtimes unforgiving, nightmarish take on turn based squad games then this nails its landing.    … Expand
  7. specialguest--
    May 11, 2021
    8
    I almost quit it, it took a while for me to understand the rhythm and playstyle necessary to be successful. Once you sort of "get it", andI almost quit it, it took a while for me to understand the rhythm and playstyle necessary to be successful. Once you sort of "get it", and have a few mid level characters, it starts to feel pretty fun.… Expand
  8. Jajooka
    Aug 24, 2021
    6
    Pros:
    - decent turned based rpg
    - uniqe lore and art - exciting boss fight mechanics Cons: - content runs out pretty fast. I usually    Pros:
    - decent turned based rpg
    - uniqe lore and art
    - exciting boss fight mechanics

    Cons:
    - content runs out pretty fast. I usually love replaying games in harder difficulties, getting more and more expert on the nuances and stuff, but I had no motivation left after one playthrough. Non-boss fights get boring fast, there isn't too much enemy variety, or build variety with your characters, overall it is a short game. ( around 20 hours I think ).
    - I for one didn't love the creepy story. If you still have your natural human empathy for mindless suffering and torture, then you probably won't love it either. I disabled voices, and cutscenes and what left is an enjoyable turned-based rpg.
    - Boss fights gets much less exciting once you figure out you just have to spam all your interruption spells constantly to win.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#76 Best PS4 Game of 2020