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Return of the Obra Dinn

Return of the Obra Dinn

October 18, 2019
3909 LLC
4.8/5.0(1,400 reviews)
AdventurePuzzleUnique
Great

Overall, player feedback on 'Return of the Obra Dinn' is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its unique concept, engaging puzzles, and immersive atmosphere. While a few players expressed frustration with gameplay mechanics and navigational difficulties, the majority celebrated the game as a refreshing and masterfully crafted experience, earning it high praise. This divergence, however, is outweighed by the significantly positive response from players who found the game captivating and exceptionally enjoyable.

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About This Game

Set in 1807, players assume the role of an insurance adjuster investigating the mysterious fate of the Obra Dinn, a ship that has returned without its crew. The core gameplay revolves around deduction and puzzle-solving, using a unique monochromatic art style and an innovative 'death reconstruction' mechanic that makes the game stand out in the mystery genre.

Highlights

  • Unique 1-bit graphical style resembles vintage computer graphics
  • Innovative gameplay focusing on deduction and logical reasoning
  • Engaging narrative with multiple endings based on player choices
  • Intriguing mystery that requires players to piece together events
  • Rich sound design enhancing immersion into the historical setting
  • Award-winning design recognized at various industry events

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback on 'Return of the Obra Dinn' is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its unique concept, engaging puzzles, and immersive atmosphere. While a few players expressed frustration with gameplay mechanics and navigational difficulties, the majority celebrated the game as a refreshing and masterfully crafted experience, earning it high praise. This divergence, however, is outweighed by the significantly positive response from players who found the game captivating and exceptionally enjoyable.

Pros

  • • Unique art style and atmosphere
  • • Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • • Immersive storytelling and sound design
  • • Strong emotions and satisfaction from solving puzzles
  • • Excellent production quality and attention to detail

Cons

  • • Navigational difficulties in accessing clues
  • • Some players found the puzzles frustrating or too difficult
  • • Occasional issues with game mechanics such as memory rewatching
  • • Subjectivity in death causes leading to confusion
  • • Lack of quality of life features

Based on 195 reviews from steam

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Return of the Obra Dinn — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Return of the Obra Dinn worth playing?
Return of the Obra Dinn has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 1,400 reviews.
Is Return of the Obra Dinn single-player or multiplayer?
Return of the Obra Dinn supports single player.
What platforms is Return of the Obra Dinn available on?
Return of the Obra Dinn is available on PS4.
When did Return of the Obra Dinn release?
Return of the Obra Dinn released on October 18, 2019.
What is Return of the Obra Dinn's age rating?
Return of the Obra Dinn carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.