Othercide

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Sep 22, 2020

Critic80/100

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Though there are plenty of other well-made SRPGs on the Switch today, Othercide does more than enough to differentiate itself from the pack and carve out for itself a unique identity. The striking art style, endlessly punishing gameplay and esoteric storytelling ensure that this one will likely only appeal to longtime fans of the genre, but it's more than worth the effort. Despite the difficulty, Othercide is quite a rewarding experience, and this coupled with its well-built gameplay systems makes for a game that we can confidently state is worth your time. Don't let its frequent struggles in the performance department or its intimidating challenge dissuade you; Othercide deserves a spot in your Switch library.

GameSpot

Jenae Sitzes·Aug 21, 2020

Critic80/100

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Othercide is a hauntingly beautiful tactical game with a striking art style, slick combat, and deep lore just waiting to be discovered.

PC Gamer

Tom Hatfield·Jul 31, 2020

Critic76/100

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Bleak and hopeless, but that’s the point.

IGN

T.J. Hafer·Jul 27, 2020

Critic90/100

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Othercide is a stylish, Gothic tactical roguelike for the ages.

Push Square

John Cal McCormick·Jul 27, 2020

Critic80/100

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While they share plenty of the same DNA, Othercide is much more than simply XCOM in eyeliner. Sacrificing warriors to boost the stats of other units proves a compelling and flexible mechanic, while the combat encounters ramp up in difficulty at mostly the right pace. A stunning aesthetic and perfectly complementary soundtrack are the icing on the cake, only occasionally marred by unfortunate technical difficulties.