Lovecraftian choose-your-own-adventure game
Amid fan service-heavy visual novel games, Omen Exitio: Plague deviates from the norm by offering a well-illustrated, decision-based adventure that oozes mystery and is packed with unexpected twists. In this premium title from Tiny Bull Studios, you will walk in the shoes of Dr. Jake Huntington, a new army recruit trying to cope with the loss of his wife.
Omen Exitio: Plague shortly plunges Huntington into a terrifying yet intriguing journey of visual horror as he tries to make sense of the war, a mysterious illness, and more. Each playthrough is bound to be different, too, thanks to the choose-your-own-adventure nature of the game.
Every decision you make counts
Fans of H.P. Lovecraft will find the classic Lovecraftian allure of cosmic horror embedded on every page of this visual novel. Accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack and intricately hand-drawn visuals that match the overall atmosphere, Omen Exitio: Plague’s gripping storyline is never the same as you play over and over again. Since it’s inspired by 80s and 90s gamebooks, every choice you make will affect the outcome.
That said, this title’s dependency on the player’s choices ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same. Meet a band of enthralling characters while uncovering the madness that lurks in the shadows, all the while keeping your wits about you. There is no tutorial available, however; but, the mechanics are pretty self-explanatory and anyone can pick up what to do right away.
Aside from the ever-changing storyline, the game also features a page with all of your character’s stats. Some choices can affect the skills and statuses indicated there, which can spell either good or bad things in the long run. Each full playthrough can take four to six hours—and trying to experience every possibility available will take longer. That should be taken note of by casual players who do not like long sessions of playing.
Fun gameplay that can get quite long
With hours’ worth of gameplay for each playthrough, Omen Exitio: Plague promises lengthy gaming sessions filled with Lovecraftian lore and mystery mixed with an original storyline, soundtrack, and well-drawn visuals. Make the best decisions for your character, Huntington, or just go with the flow for your first few rounds—there is always a chance to repeat the game entirely, anyway. While perfect for visual novel game fans, its length may get daunting to beginners.
