Overland

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Graphics are neat, The concept is an interesting take
Concise turn-based tactical strategy design cleverly heightens feelings of peril and triumph in every gameplay decision, Striking art direction and somber audio design build an intriguing, foreboding atmosphere, Randomly generated characters are sympathet...

Cons:

Controls are clumsy, Lack of background music, The experience feels bland and repetitive
Randomly generated gameplay elements coupled with consistently high stakes can sometimes create hopeless-feeling situations

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Last revision on October 4, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Graphics are neat, The concept is an interesting take
Concise turn-based tactical strategy design cleverly heightens feelings of peril and triumph in every gameplay decision, Striking art direction and somber audio design build an intriguing, foreboding atmosphere, Randomly generated characters are sympathet

Reviewers Didn't Like

Controls are clumsy, Lack of background music, The experience feels bland and repetitive
Randomly generated gameplay elements coupled with consistently high stakes can sometimes create hopeless-feeling situations

Expert reviews and ratings

Overland is an exciting blend of survival and strategy. It delivers a unique experience where every decision you make affects your chances of survival. Each run presents its own challenges and opportunities to reach salvation. In spite of the low chance...

By Gaming Illustrated on November 11, 2019

We've seen plenty of innovations in the indie space that have taken interesting blends of mechanics spanning genres and creating a new and enjoyable experience. With the right mix, you can end up with a fresh take that's thoroughly entertaining, but...

By nintendoworldreport.com on September 29, 2019

Overland's increasingly weird apocalypse and clever approach to tactical survival makes it an interesting take on the roguelike road trip genre. A decent variety of perks and upgrades make certain party members feel indispensable and others very...

By ign.com on September 24, 2019

Every victory in Overland, no matter how small, is won by the skin of your teeth. That's a feeling any good turn-based tactical strategy game gives you, of course. But Overland's pared-down options, compact maps, and fast-rising stakes mean that nearly...

By GameSpot on September 20, 2019

Fuel be up for the challenge.A survival strategy game that might be too uncompromising.I keep dying at the same place. It's been three or four times now and several hours of play. I'm fed up. On my last go I thought I'd nailed it. I'd patiently...

By eurogamer.net on September 20, 2019

Bien que je me sois beaucoup amusé avec Overland en le prenant en main, je m'en suis pourtant rapidement lassé. La faute à un contenu qui reste assez restreint pour un rogue-like et à sa répétitivité s'aggravant au fil des parties. Personnellement, je...

By actugaming.net on October 06, 2019