OMEGA PATTERN - VISUAL NOVEL

Omega Pattern is a sci-fi visual novel both developed and published by Borokai Studio. The title centers around the "Omega Pattern" which is a brain signal that gives the person born with it psychic abilities. Enter Shaiel, a young man who possesses the Omega Pattern and finds himself constantly on the run from a shadowy organization known as Bioagora which seeks to control anyone with these unique skills. As the protagonist, you will have the opportunity to make decisions and determine Shaiel's personality as the narrative progresses. Will you be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Omega Pattern and Bioagora? I found the presentation in this visual novel to be above average in the genre. The manga inspired artwork is pleasant to look at and has great color. Also, there were some interesting characters introduced throughout the story some of which I would like to know more about perhaps in future installments? However, the audio I found less inspiring and the soundtrack is not very memorable in my opinion. With that said, this V.N. puts forth some solid visuals and has a decent presentation yet try as I might I just couldn't seem to connect with the story which to me is …

I didn't realize this from what's written on the store page but this game is essentially just a demo. It's a very short (maybe 1 hour per route) opening to the game, and it looks like you'll be paying extra for the rest of it when it comes out. The idea to shape the player character in flashbacks was neat but the story itself wasn't that interesting to me.

I can’t help but feel conflicted about how to talk about this game. It’s got a great concept, the art style and music score is original, and I found myself really enjoying the choices I had to make. In spite of this, I don’t feel like I’ve seen enough of the game to write a full review. What I played is considered the first part of the story, yet it felt entirely like a demo to me. You encounter interesting characters, discover more about Shaiel’s backstory, and make key decisions that affect the way the decisions inevitably play out. With just one playthrough and not checking out the other choices, I clocked in a playtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. In reality, besides a number of flashbacks while our hero recovers in a hospital bed, nothing happens. Sure, we learn more about the world he lives in and his childhood, but the story stops short of actual progression. Part 2 is in development. In my mind I'd imagined the beginning of an epic, where the hero must control his abilities and keep one step ahead of his enemies, while learning a bit more about himself along the way. It certainly felt like it was veering in an exciting direction- that just didn't have the time or resources …