Last time I played Oblivion Override, Humble Mill’s roguevania about post-apocalyptic robots, I was very impressed with the game’s presentation and its gameplay loop.
I am happy to report that after the full release in January, this sci-fi side-scroller is still thriving with its fantastic, punchy combat and well-designed boss fights.
The inclusion of a wide variety of characters to choose from helps the run variety a ton, and I like the decision to make run length a bit shorter to keep things focused.
The final area cuts exploration in favor of rapid-fire combat sequences, working as a fast-paced penultimate challenge before the final boss.
My issues with the meta progression remain the same as I juggle several meta currencies with too many things to spend them on. The drip feed for more variety is a little too slow for my liking but that’s what we’re seeing more and more of with recent roguelike design.
Still, I think as an alternative roguelike to the legendary Dead Cells, the development of which is currently winding down, Oblivion Override is absolutely worth playing! Check out the Gameplay Showcase above and see it in action for yourself!
Oblivion Override is currently available on PC Steam (where it’s on sale, at the time of writing). Thank you once again to developer Humble Mill for giving us access to the game!
