Angry characters have strong attack but weaker defense, sad characters have weaker attack but stronger defense, and happy characters have higher luck and speed but lower hit rate. Every character and enemy can be infused with a specific emotion, which affects certain stats. Unlike other RPG Maker games, Omocat went and changed up the entire vanilla system. Speaking of changes, one very surprising element of the game had to be the battle system. Aubrey is no longer cheerful, Basil is always anxious, and to top it all off, Something is still here… Four years have passed since a life-changing event happened, and as such, the characters are older than they are in the dream world and have changed dramatically from their dream world counterparts. This is the second part of the game, alongside the dream segments. You may only catch glimpses of it, but it is always there, watching at a distance.Īnd interestingly enough, the real world is where things get even more terrifying. And all of it originates from Something… a being always watching you. The horror will slowly reveal itself, making you wonder when the next moment will strike in between all of this humor. While on the outset this game is cute and colorful, there are always quick, small instances where the terror will rear its ugly head. In Space Boyfriend’s own words, “perhaps Pluto was not destined to be a planet…”ĭespite all of that, though, this game is definitely a part of the psychological horror genre. Once you finish it all and get behind the truck, however, it turns out that the truck was nothing more than a large cardboard cut-out! Another character who is particularly hilarious is Pluto, a former planet who escaped his old life in order to build his very own transportation company. For example, in one dungeon you can’t skip to the end because a truck is in your way. With that Earthbound inspiration also comes its humor, as well. In one part, Omori and his crew help a space pirate captain who had his heart broken by his ex-girlfriend, and in another they have to escape from a casino after being contractually obligated to work without pay. From here, the plot focuses on the small story arcs you face as you go through each part of the world, which makes apparent the influence Earthbound has had on this game. The five friends then travel the world, looking for any sign of Basil. The problem of the story begins when Basil disappears from the dream world after the six friends had a picnic together. She is often found at picnic baskets, which serve as save points and healing throughout the game. Everyone describes her as a perfectionist, and she is loving and kind to everyone in the group. Despite not being a playable character, he and Mari are central to the story. His weapon of choice is a spatula.Ī shy and calm boy most noted for his flower crown. He is most like a healer, but can hold his own in a fight. Kel’s older brother, though he acts like the older sibling of the entire group. The talkative and loud boy who plays like a thief, with the highest speed stat of the party. The cheerful and hard-hitting girl of the group that deals massive damage, but ends up being a little slow. He’s an all-around character, dealing great damage while still moving fast. CharactersĪ silent protagonist that has lived in a place called White Space for as long as he can remember. Without going into too much depth, yes, it was. Then finally, on December 25 th, 2020, Omocat released the game as her Christmas gift to all her Kickstarter backers. Then 2016 to 2017… Eventually, 2019 passed, and the game still hadn’t been launched. She intended it to be a video game version of her drawings and comics of a hikikomori character she named “Omori.” However, May 2015 turned to 2016. Omocat, the creator, initially kickstarted her project in 2014 with its planned release date being May 2015. Of course, one can’t talk about Omori without mentioning its difficult development hell. Thanks to the work of indie developers, however, this particular issue has become far more prevalent with games like Yume Nikki, Celeste, Lisa: The Painful and more recently, Omori. Sure, you may see it sprinkled here and there, but it’s not actively picked up for gaming stories. Mental health is not a topic all that common in the gaming industry.
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