Omen Exitio: Plague in IOS

A Lovecraft inspired gamebook

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Our Site Score

89/100

Omen Exitio: Plague is a dark, gripping love letter to the gamebooks of the '80s and '90s. It masterfully weaves the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft with a gritty historical setting in 1896 Zanzibar. As an expert in narrative-driven games, I was immediately struck by how much weight your choices actually carry. This isn't just flavor text; your chosen skills and moral decisions directly branch the story and determine who lives, who dies, and how far Jake Huntington falls into madness.

The art style is phenomenal, with hundreds of hand-drawn visuals that perfectly capture the oppressive, decaying atmosphere of the setting. The sound design, from the haunting score to the ambient effects, makes the experience incredibly immersive. It captures the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' nostalgia while adding modern RPG elements like skill checks and character progression. If you enjoy deep, literary horror and mystery, this is a must-play.

Reviewed on: Mon Jul 31 2023
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Dinsun Review

This is a rare treat on the App Store: a game that actually respects the player's intelligence. It’s essentially an interactive novel, and the writing is top-notch—capturing that grim, Victorian-era dread perfectly. The RPG elements (character stats and inventory) actually impact the story in meaningful ways, which isn't always the case in these 'choices matter' titles.

It’s not for the 'flick and swipe' crowd. There are eight hours of reading here, and if you aren't prepared for a slow-burn narrative, stay away. The visuals are static but evocative, fitting the parchment-and-ink aesthetic. My only real gripe is a few bugs in the touch detection for choices, which is a bit rich for a game that is 90% menus. But if you value story over stimulus, this is worth the entry fee.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Exceptional writing and atmosphere
  • Deeply impactful choices
  • Authentic Lovecraftian feel
  • Very little actual 'gameplay' beyond reading
  • Static UI
  • Minor touch-input glitches

Technical Report

Performance: Some users report needing to double-tap choices to confirm; low battery drain.

Accessibility:
  • Text-heavy accessibility
  • Adjustable reading speed

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a fan of H.P. Lovecraft and enjoy long-form reading with agency.

Skip if: You want action or frequent interactive stimulation.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 13
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Completed two playthroughs

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.0.2Tue Aug 01 2023

Fix splash screen


Omen Exitio: Plague is inspired by the gamebooks of the '80s and '90s, mixing the alien and horrifying universe created by H.P. Lovecraft with an original plot and characters, all guided by your choices, which will lead the protagonist of the story through the labyrinthine mystery represented by a terrible disease and the shadows that lie behind it.

Zanzibar, 1896. Dr Jake Huntington enlisted in the army to forget the loss of his wife. Yet something sinister and ancient is about to overturn his life forever. Shadows that inhabit the confines of reality seem to converge all in one point: a terrifying disease that threatens to exterminate the entire human race.

However, the disease is just one of the pieces that make up a vast mosaic and discovering its design may not be that easy. Intrigues, machinations and subterfuges hide the truth, tearing it away from the doctor’s understanding.

To connect all the dots, Jake will have to cross a threshold beyond which many before him have lost the way of reason.

Are you willing to open this door?

FEATURES

• All new adventure set in H.P. Lovecraft’s otherworldly universe

• Encounter famous historical figures based on real events

• Your choices and chosen skills affect the way the story unfolds

• Hundreds of hand-drawn visuals to set the scene

• Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack and sound design

• Unlike most choose your own adventure (CYOA) titles, you can not meet an early demise

• One playthrough takes 4 to 6 hours but it will take many more hours to experience everything


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Omen Exitio: Plague is inspired by the gamebooks of the '80s and '90s, mixing the alien and horrifying universe created by H.P. Lovecraft with an original plot and characters, all guided by your choices, which will lead the protagonist of the story through the labyrinthine mystery represented by a terrible disease and the shadows that lie behind it.

Zanzibar, 1896. Dr Jake Huntington enlisted in the army to forget the loss of his wife. Yet something sinister and ancient is about to overturn his life forever. Shadows that inhabit the confines of reality seem to converge all in one point: a terrifying disease that threatens to exterminate the entire human race.

However, the disease is just one of the pieces that make up a vast mosaic and discovering its design may not be that easy. Intrigues, machinations and subterfuges hide the truth, tearing it away from the doctor’s understanding.

To connect all the dots, Jake will have to cross a threshold beyond which many before him have lost the way of reason.

Are you willing to open this door?

FEATURES

• All new adventure set in H.P. Lovecraft’s otherworldly universe

• Encounter famous historical figures based on real events

• Your choices and chosen skills affect the way the story unfolds

• Hundreds of hand-drawn visuals to set the scene

• Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack and sound design

• Unlike most choose your own adventure (CYOA) titles, you can not meet an early demise

• One playthrough takes 4 to 6 hours but it will take many more hours to experience everything


Ratings & Reviews

3.4 out of 5 with 5 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Omen Exitio: Plague is a narrative-driven adventure inspired by classic gamebooks. Set in 1896, players follow Dr. Jake Huntington as he uncovers a sinister conspiracy tied to a global pandemic and ancient, otherworldly entities. Your choices and skills shape the unfolding story, leading to multiple endings. Featuring stunning hand-drawn art and a haunting soundtrack, it blends historical fiction with Lovecraftian horror.

Features

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Branching Lovecraftian narrative

2

RPG-style skill system

3

Hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations

4

Historical setting in 1896 Zanzibar

5

Multiple unique endings

Tips

Promotion Videos

Omen Exitio: Plague (by Tiny Bull Studios S.r.l.) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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Q&A

It is a 'gamebook,' which is an interactive novel where your choices determine the plot, similar to the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' series but with RPG mechanics.

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