5/24/2023 0 Comments Omori plot![]() In OMORI, the plot is held together by multiple little lies that–try as I might–I just couldn’t bring myself to believe.ġ. ![]() ![]() If a character witnesses their beloved parent’s death and shrugs it off, it’s a “lie” because that reaction seems highly unlikely. For example, if a character gets shot in the leg but manages to do parkour, this is a “lie” since it seems unrealistic for that to happen. A “lie” in this context does not mean something is literally untrue, it means something FEELS untrue, unrealistic, improbable, or unlikely. There’s an explanation of the writing “lie” that I find myself frequently thinking of. There’s a book by Brian McDonald called Invisible Ink which is about how to write a compelling story ( you can read this great book online for free here). (Note: I use “OMORI” in all-caps for the game title, and “Omori” in title case for the character name.) The second is about problems with the message/moral. This first post is about problems with the plot. OMORI–while having the right set pieces for an interesting game–is a narrative mess. However, if you are like me and finished the game feeling disappointed, underwhelmed, and maybe a little frustrated, then I am here to say you are not alone. If you love this game, I am not going to try to convince you otherwise. OMORI stans, just block the #omori hate tag now because I’m going to use it to vent my frustrations with this game.
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