Othercide

 Xbox One
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. TheXboxHub
    Jul 29, 2020
    80
    For RTS enthusiasts this is most probably a must-purchase, sending them to heaven. Even for the newcomer - one who is after a challenge - Othercide is well worth a look.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 28, 2020
    80
    Othercide is an evocative and absorbing tactical roguelike, albeit one whose style occasionally gets in the way of the substance.
  3. Windows Central
    Jul 27, 2020
    80
    Othercide could use some quality-of-life improvements, but this is one of the most stylish games I've played in years, complete with oppressive gameplay that is as thrilling as it is rewarding.
  5. Video Chums
    Jul 29, 2020
    76
    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.
  6. Gaming Age
    Oct 7, 2020
    75
    While I’m not usually a huge fan of tactical RPGs, I can totally see how fans of the genre would get a lot out of this game. Between the roguelike nature of the levels and the fact you’re basically creating your army from scratch, no two playthroughs of Othercide will ever be quite the same. Provided you’re cool with dying a lot, that makes for a pretty unique experience.
  7. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 28, 2020
    60
    The game shows too quickly what it has to offer and struggles to infuse the feeling of progression essential in this type of register, due to a slightly unbalanced structure.
  8. GameSpew
    Jul 27, 2020
    50
    Othercide has its moments but its core gameplay is so repetitive that, even with its turn-pushing twist, you’ll have to fight the grind to get any fun out of it. Its art style may be beautiful, but it doesn’t make playing the game any more enjoyable.
  9. XBLA Fans
    Sep 21, 2020
    40
    Cool on the surface, you’ll likely enjoy what you’re looking at. The style and idea of this evil world with female fighters who are an unlimited supply of clones is just awesome and unique. The major setback is the repetitive gameplay that isn’t varied. It’s like you’re just playing a demo for hours with no feeling of actual progression because of how many times you’ll be restarting. Without a really fleshed out story, you almost don’t have anything to really fight for. Seeing the conclusion of the story isn’t exciting because you expect it to just end without any dramatic elements in place. There just isn’t enough meat in it to satisfy your hunger. It’s a beautiful world, but not one you’re going to stay in for long.

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    Othercide is a tactical roguelike with a flair for the dramatic, full of satisfying combat, careful planning, and sometimes heart-rendingOthercide is a tactical roguelike with a flair for the dramatic, full of satisfying combat, careful planning, and sometimes heart-rending decisions. In Othercide, you control an army of women who are created, fully-formed, from a birthing pool, assigned one of four classes, and marched out onto an isometric battlefield to battle an army of evil doctors. However before we dive deeper in to the game what happened to the colors we know such as orange, purple, yellow and pink? Inspite the fact that game has a great story line and for a strategy game it's action full looking at a screen that's full black might give you some headaches. The combat system itself is a pleasing puzzle, mostly reliant on manipulating the initiative tracker that is a constant presence along the bottom of the screen.I actually don't personally seek out strategy games- especially turn-based ones, but some how I found myself playing Othercide for hours. I’d suggest giving it a go yourself as well on your Xbox One console.… Full Review »
  2. jasart
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Othercide, juego de estrategia por turnos estilo roguelike, a base de puntos que permiten una forma de jugar diferente, los personajes no seOthercide, juego de estrategia por turnos estilo roguelike, a base de puntos que permiten una forma de jugar diferente, los personajes no se curan, a si que te obliga a tener mucho cuidado con cada acción que realices.
    Su estética me gusta mucho, al igual que la paleta de color, muy acertada para este juego.
    Los jefes de cada fase, son difíciles y mecánicas diferentes, juego hecho para morir una y otra ves.    … Full Review »
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