Overland (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Finji |
| Publisher(s) | Finji |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One |
| Release | September 19, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Overland is a strategy video game by Finji. It was released in September 2019 for iOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, October 2019 for macOS platforms.
Gameplay[]
The player navigates a survivor, a dog, and their car, through turn-based tactical scenarios in a post-apocalyptic world.[1]
The objective of the game is to reach California on an across the country road trip. There are currently 7 biomes: the East Coast, the Woodlands, the Grasslands, the Mountains, the Desert, the Basin, and the Reef.
Development[]
Inspirations for the game include X-COM, The Banner Saga, and Dead of Winter: A Cross Roads Game.[1]
Overland was released on September 19, 2019, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One platforms. Early version of the game were available through Itch.io. The developer also plans an iOS release.[1]
Reception[]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | NS: 75/100[2] PC: 69/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 5/10 |
| GameSpot | 8/10[6] |
| IGN | 7.5/10[5] |
| Nintendo Life | 6/10[9] |
| Nintendo World Report | 6/10[8] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 62/100[7] |
| TouchArcade |    [4] |
Accolades[]
The game was nominated for the Matthew Crump Cultural Innovation Award at the SXSW Gaming Awards.[10]
References[]
- ^ a b c Hall, Charlie (August 29, 2019). "Overland, a turn-based tactics game with very good dogs, launches in September". Polygon. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ "Overland for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Overland for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Moyer, Phillip (October 4, 2019). "Apple Arcade: 'Overland' Review – Tense but Tedious". TouchArcade. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Stapleton, Dan (September 24, 2019). "Overland Review". IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Tran, Edmond (January 16, 2020). "Overland Review - Road Trip From Hell". GameSpot. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Greer, Sam (September 24, 2019). "OVERLAND REVIEW". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Lloyd, David (September 29, 2019). "Overland (Switch) Review". . Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (September 22, 2019). "Overland Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Grayshadow (February 17, 2020). "2020 SXSW Gaming Awards Nominees Revealed". NoobFeed. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
Further reading[]
- Conditt, Jessica (July 10, 2014). "Making a lonely game is a group effort with Overland". Engadget. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Dotson, Carter (October 5, 2015). "Adam Saltsman's 'Overland' Still Chugging Along, with New Explainer Video Released". TouchArcade. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Kollar, Philip; Hall, Charlie (January 8, 2016). "Overland is FTL meets the post-apocalypse, from the creator of Canabalt". Polygon. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Leray, Joseph (April 6, 2015). "Watch Adam Saltsman Talk About His New Tactical Survival Game, 'Overland'". TouchArcade. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Priestman, Chris (February 24, 2015). "Overland Brings Turn-Based Tactics To A Ravaged America". Siliconera. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Sarkar, Samit (March 3, 2014). "Canabalt dev announces new collaborative studio, Finji". Polygon. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
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