OFF

"Given its long-standing impact on the indie community, OFF has long deserved a definitive version, and this re-release from Fangamer is careful and respectful enough to provide just that, delivering an adaptation certainly suitable for those unafraid to venture into …"

"OFF can be divisive. It’s strange, enigmatic, and a cult classic. Released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost, this RPG Maker title gained fans thanks to its peculiar aesthetic and unsettling atmosphere. But has it aged well?"

"OFF is a quirky cult title, with this version giving non-PC gamers and new PC gamers the chance to play it for the first time. The enhancements might not quite be enough to bring back returning PC players to the …"

"OFF is still striking to look at. Blending muted backgrounds with bursts of bright color for a surreal effect, the pixel art strikes a good mix between being simple and easy to remember. OFF adds small changes like smoother animations, …"

"OFF was a groundbreaking title and in many ways it still holds up incredibly well, and the remaster has added a bunch of new content that newcomers and old fans should enjoy. There may be games that came after it …"

"Despite the passage of time, OFF still holds up incredibly well. The newer translation lets the utterly hilarious dialogue shine, the updates to the combat make it far more intuitive to use, but the part that really holds it together, …"

"OFF is recommended for those seeking an unconventional experience, with a strong authorial vision and a passionate community always ready to theorize about the worldbuilding. It&s;s a title that prioritizes emotional experience and atmosphere over complex gameplay or abundant optional …"

"Over a decade later, OFF maintains its status as a delightfully bizarre, compelling little narrative that will haunt you far beyond its 5–6 hour runtime. This timeless RPG benefits from the polish and updates in the remaster, but otherwise remains …"

"OFF, the classic RPG Maker project, is back in a remastered edition that keeps its essence intact."

"A wonderfully surreal RPG, with some interesting thematic depth to match."

"OFF is one of the most out-there titles I&s;ve played. It&s;s a creative game that&s;s sure to leave an impression. The turn-based battles are satisfying, the puzzles are some of the toughest and most creative I&s;ve seen in recent years, …"

"It&s;s worth playing as a reminder of how far smaller, more unique RPGs have come in the last two decades, but its gameplay and story aren&s;t captivating enough to warrant a full recommendation. While I respect how its niche-ness is …"

"OFF is best played with a certain mindset. This includes a willingness to be frustrated by potentially hard logic puzzles, a desire to be presented with hard questions, and a want to play through a beloved piece of recent gaming …"

"While it has a sort of odd charm to its simplicity and vibes, odd puzzles and repetitive combat slowly erode excitement and interest"

"Even those with little time to spare should be able to fit in a playthrough of OFF in only a couple of sittings. Even so, the weirdness of the game will sit with you for much, much longer. That is …"

"I have some hang-ups about compromises that had to be made, but the methodology on display in drawing attention to and deliberately not replacing the original is a more than fair answer. If you like RPGs, you owe it to …"

"As an old RPG Maker classic from 2008, OFF certainly shows its age, but it deserves respect as a pioneer in the indie RPG scene, and those successes still shine through in this faithful remaster of a cult-classic."

"It’s impossible to oversell just how important OFF was to the indie RPG scene, not only by directly inspiring so many storied creatives. The themes tackled by off, as little as we can discuss them in this review, continue to …"

"OFF is a decent remaster of a great game and ultimately stands as a worthy return to this watershed moment in the &s;weird&s; side of the indie RPG scene. Its memorable story, engaging combat, and challenging puzzles all combine to …"

"OFF is dated, but in the same charming, lovely way that a big grandfather clock is dated. It&s;s something you have to appreciate; you can enjoy the craftsmanship behind it, and it&s;s something that inspired so many things you love …"

"OFF is everything I thought it would be and more. It drags you by the eyeballs into a story of blind faith and utter despair, and does so with the single minded frankness of a serial killer confessing his sins. …"

"Overall, OFF is definitely worth the purchase just for the experience you have whilst playing it. It’s wholly unique and has you contemplating your actions and its world throughout and way after the credits roll. Whilst it may just have …"

"The thing I love most about these dust ups is how critical hits are managed."

"OFF isn&s;t for everyone, but it&s;s a must play if you&s;re not everyone, and fans of Undertale must try this game."

"OFF is an interesting and thought provoking RPG. You should be able to beat it in under ten hours, which is solid for its $14.99 price tag."

"Don’t let the 8-bit graphics fool you OFF has a lot to offer with its funny dialogue, a strangely atmospheric setting and solid turn-based RPG gameplay."

"OFF is a fantastic RPG from beginning to end. The narrative is fantastic and manages to weave a dark tone with brief moments of levity extremely well, thanks to the great worldbuilding and charming characters. Further, the gameplay is paced …"

"I really enjoyed my time with Off. The narrative design is excellent, with intriguing characters, a unique world, a great sense of humor, and dramatic twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. As a fan of Undertale, …"

"The best RPGs impart lasting emotions on the player over the duration of the playthrough. In between its turn-based battles, light character building, and dark symbolism, OFF imprints guilt, horror, and confusion on the player in ways few games successfully …"

"OFF (2025) is both a faithful restoration and a bold reinterpretation of a game that changed indie RPGs forever. It preserves the unsettling surrealism that made the original iconic, while modernizing its systems and presentation for today’s players. Yes, the …"