#utter a name

[susie-dreemurr]

[radinagames2020]

Utter A Name

4/5⭐ | Short but cute and atmospheric Obra-Dinn-Like | Steam

Short but sweet review for a short but sweet game! This game is clearly inspired by the Return of the Obra Dinn, both in its gameplay and in its pixel art grayscale aesthetic. You have to identify people and their killers - at least in this game, no need to specify their cause of death - and only get feedback after getting 3 correct. You also use psychic powers to look into the past and see frozen scenes playing out, helping you identify who's who and what's what.

So overall, very much an Obra Dinn clone, but it still stands on its own IMO! The story is fun, and there are some really delicious twists at the end, especially the very ending. At first we had absolutely no idea how to solve anything, which is kind of a fun feeling, if intimidating. After looking at all the evidence it started to fall into place, first slowly, then in a big rush. Very satisfying! So I'll give this game close to top marks for story and puzzles both.

It's a short game, 1-2 hours tops, so not one to overstay its welcome, but absolutely recommended for a quick weekend puzzle sesh!