When you finally get to the dungeons, you’re sure to come across all manner of cute and weird enemies, and this is where the turn-based combat comes in. The story is worthwhile, but it feels like the pacing could be tightened up incessantly pressing ‘A’ to trawl through text gets old when it isn’t broken up enough. The problem is that it feels like there are a few too many lengthy sequences where there’s not much to do because you’re constantly buried in lengthy dialogue sequences which are bookended by blink-and-you-miss-it walking segments that take you to yet more lengthy dialogue sequences. Omori is a classic JRPG at heart, so much of your time will be spent exploring a decently sized map which takes you to all sorts of whimsical locales in the standard dungeon and town cycle. The gameplay itself is the weaker part of Omori, but this is only because it gets rather dull as the hours roll on. Omori is an equally hilarious and harrowing experience, and it’s the kind of game that makes you think long after you’re done with it. Those of you who can’t get enough of the narrative here will be pleased to know there are multiple endings, too, depending on decisions you make at key crossroads in the plot. This is ultimately a story about mental illness and processing difficult feelings, and the deeper emotional beats hit hard when things start to make more sense towards the end. It takes 20-ish hours to get through one playthrough of Omori and the journey proves to be frankly hard-hitting in the best possible way after the credits roll. The dark imagery and events can be as shocking as they are sudden, and this keeps you on your toes as you’re increasingly unsure of what’s really going on here. You get caught up in all kinds of silly interactions like this, but there’s also often a heel-turn into psychological horror with little warning. The clear inspiration from Nintendo’s EarthBound is evident in how Omori matches its oddness and quirky humor - such as an early quest where a space pirate named “Space Boyfriend” will forever be stuck sleeping in his bed unless someone plays a certain mixtape on his jukebox. Suffice it to say, this is very much a narrative defined by juxtaposition and contrast. Sometimes there’s a door in White Space, and if you go through this door, you can visit a strange, dreamlike world where you can play with and go on adventures with your gaggle of close friends.Ĭaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) You play the titular role of Omori, a young, colorless boy who lives in a blank, infinite hellscape called White Space. The narrative of Omori is by far the biggest draw of the experience, but it’s also the sort of thing that is difficult to discuss too much without giving away critical elements. After numerous production issues - including a complete engine change and total overhaul of the visual style - Omori has finally arrived on the Switch and we’re happy to report that it was well worth the wait. After a successful Kickstarter campaign all the way back in 2014, the game was originally slated for release on the 3DS, though this was later cancelled as development wore on and Nintendo’s old handheld fell out of favor. It’s been a long journey for Omori - the first video game from OMOCAT - on its way to the land of Nintendo.
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