Overwhelm (2018)

Alliance, Ruari O'Sullivan, Untitled Publisher

Main
3
hours
Main + Extra
4
hours
Platinum
4
hours

You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.

Platforms

Mac Switch PC

Genres

Indie Platform Shooter

Themes

Action Horror

Languages: English and 4 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish (Spain)

Media

Critic Reviews

GameOctane

By Matt Steigely
100

Overwhelm is a delight to play. With its engaging evolution mechanic making the boss fights more challenging the closer you get to the end. It’s a perfect example of atmosphere, with its frightening sci-fi 8-bit visuals and refreshing color palette. The dread the character feels is translated perfectly into the gameplay. Overwhelm is great, and with its evolution to the switch, it’s found a wonderful home to showcase its roguelike gameplay.

13 May, 2019 Read full review

Pure Nintendo

By Kirstie Summers
80

Simple yet effective, Overwhelm takes the concepts at the very core of the horror genre and presents them in the form of a nostalgic and addictive game.

23 Apr, 2019 Read full review

GamingTrend

By John Farrell
70

Overwhelm's dark, intense action makes for a fantastic yet occasionally frustrating horror experience. When you are in the game, leaping around enemies and using your limited ammo to deal with evolving threats, you will be experiencing an immensely satisfying challenge. It's only a shame that some of the technical aspects can make death too easy and navigation a chore, because the roots of Overwhelm's concept design are exemplary.

17 Apr, 2019 Read full review

Fintendo

By Ville Kovanen
70

"A crushing challenge."

17 Apr, 2019 Read full review

Screen Rant

By Derek Stauffer
70

Ruari O'Sullivan's Overwhelm is tough-as-nails retro shooter that's strangely addictive

06 Apr, 2019 Read full review

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