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I am one of few how really enjoyed playing this vintage game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A game created in the 1999 for windows 98 only and it has this great looking 3D characters and most of all it has one of the best story lines ever. the idea of the game is crazy. I am looking forward for the Playstation 3 version of this game.

A bit dated, but still fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First things first:
For owners of Windows XP, this game will not immediately work. It was originally released a short time before WinXP was, so it is made to work on Win95/98 and ME. To get it to work on XP:

First, right click on the Omikron Shortcut on your desktop. Click the 'compatability' tab and select to have it run in WindowsNT Compatability mode. This should make it work; it may give you a 'runtime.exe' error, or incorrect CD error. In that case, you must download a nocd crack from the internet, which can easily be found via google. The game generally runs well with few graphical errors common in older games running on XP in compatability mode.

On to the game itself:

This game is a lot of fun if you can get past the dated graphics. This can be more of a problem that it usually is in good older games since alot of the plotline is dependant on the 'this is not a game' aspect. Still, the adventure, fighting and first person shooter elements work together well (with the fighter and FPS elements complimenting the adventure game; don't expect to spend equal amounts of time adventuring, fighting and FPSing) and the atmosphere is top-noch and very Blade-Runner esque.

So, if you're jonesing for an adventure game with a good storyline and lot's of atmosphere, this game is for you. At the price most sellers have it at, it can't be beat.

How to Catagorize This Game -- A Point of Much Debate.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

What to say that hasnýt already been said more eloquently? Letýs hit the obvious first. Genre-wise, this game definitely fits more into the ýadventureý category than anything, but spans several other mini-modes of game play. During the course of your adventuring, you will encounter first-person shooter, melee fighting and role-playing elements that supplement the interface youýd normally expect from an adventure game. This is quite a pleasant change if you are expecting a run-of-the-mill adventure. On the other hand, donýt go into it expecting a great fighting game, FPS or RPG; you will surely be disappointed. Let me explain by covering each of these sub-genres found in Omikron in greater detail:

FPS:
The first-person shooter aspect comes across as somewhat crude and limited, in that movement is stiff and slow, the AI lacks coherent intelligence, and as a result there really is no great depth of game play here. The interjection of FPS scenes into the game lack smooth transitions, and therefore feel more like a blatant attempt to graft an FPS branch onto an adventure tree, so to speak.

Fighting:
Represented as a fighting game, Omikron fares much better. Attack combinations, fluid character animations and a 3-dimensional opponent-oriented movement make for some great action sequences. On the other hand, it wouldnýt be fair not to mention the inconsistencies in the AI opponent. When playing a scene in this game mode, it seems that there really are only two different AI models with which to fight: way too hard and way too easy. The discrepancy lies in the fact that you may fight the same character twice -- beat them without taking damage the first time and being pummeled down mercilessly the next -- a bit like a coin toss.

RPG:
It really is tough to even stretch the RPG factor in Omikron to the point of calling it a sub-genre. This element consists mainly of the ability to broaden the characterýs skills to their full extent, with the use of training, items and spells. In relation to the rest of the game, it does not influence the tide of the adventure part in the slightest; only melee combat is affected. Even this muted form or role-playing is further castrated by the fact that during the course of the game, you move from body to body quite often, which is mandatory. In doing so your former body is lost forever, and the new body must be quickly re-trained if it is to fare well in martial combat.

In conclusion, this is simply one of the BEST adventure game Iýve ever played. Thatýs right; even with their drawbacks, the varied modes of game play do well to shake up the monotony of adventuring, ýtalk to X, find Y, and open Z. Rinse, lather, repeat.ý You may not look forward to the action scenes youýll encounter in this game, but you will likely appreciate them anyway. Sub-genres aside, this game tells a superbly crafted and well balanced story, paces nicely, and offers you many decisions and possibilities without leaving you feeling directionless. For fans of adventure games, missing out on this game because of its weak action elements would be a poor decision. After all, at least it HAS some action elements! ;-)

i really loved omikron

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: February 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Omikron was a pretty fulfilling game. The realistic environment and cities were so refreshing. The game caters to several different genres and is anything but linear (linear games bore me very quickly). The game has an interesting story line and so many choices of things to do, I was entertained for many hours and visits to my computer. I would highly recommend.

Great game - a must

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: January 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game took me by surprise. I didn't know how to handle this strange mix of adventure-game, roleplaying and action-game at first. Once I got the hang of it, I couldn't let go. What a fine game this is. It's breaking new ground with the mix of styles, and I certainly praise the makers for this. It's an immersive, breathtaking experience, sure to provide long evenings, long nights even. There's plenty to discover, as in a good adventuregame, and there's some figthing and shooting to do as well. There are some minor drawbacks. The procedure to save a game is quite annoying. You can't save whenever you like: you have to find gold rings first. The amount of rings grants you the amounts of saves. So when you're far advanced in a the game, but didn't find any rings yet - well, you have to start again at the last save... Hence four stars instead of five. Overall, this is a sublime game, very haunting and with humour as well. A extremely good buy.

Excellent!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I'm shocked that anyone would even give this game a bad review. If the game doesn't work on your PC. You should definately read the requirements before purchasing. Common sense. All in all this game is one of my favorite games of all time! It took a twist in gaming history!

It's a Role Playing Game, Action game, Shooting, and Adventure game all in one! Now how many games now days have all four of those genres in one? None! Exactly! You basically are warped into a different world when you play this game. Some people might complain about having to walk around endlessly which is not true. One thing i'm noticing people having trouble grasping with this game is that it's a "realistic" environment. Some people are too used to video games that have levels and are too fake. This game kicks those aside and draws you in. Grab this game if you ever see it in stores. It's worth the few bucks.

You can drive the cars!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Despite what you may have read, by pushing manual in the caller, you can drive where ever you what! It's not all that great but i cant stand a review that is not correct!

Pretty good, once you get the hang of it

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It took me a while to get the hang of this game -- the controls are needlessly complicated, with different interface and controls for shooting, unarmed fights, swimming, and just walking around -- and even longer to get interested, given the constant fights (that I mostly lost at first) and the rather silly insistence that "this isn't just a game." ("Do I look like a game?" screams one polygon-heavy bad guy. Um, well, yeah, you do.) And the limited saves (like a video game) can make for a frustrating experience with lots of repeats.

All that aside, it really is a lot of fun to play, engrossing and exciting. David Bowie's music never pleased me before, but I found myself looking for it here. Also, like the best games, there are many different ways to solve the same problems and lots of stuff to find if you explore. Definitely worth the time and money, though not for the easily frustrated.

Sweet graphics and music, but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

the fighting interface isn't too bad, though it took a bit to get the controls to functions. The first person shooter is clunky, and very difficult to control. The people, while good detail to face and body, and general body movement, the minimalistic facial expressions is just creepy. While the plot is highly imaginative and original, the pace feels rather plodding. The eye and ear candy of the 3-D graphics, combined with Bowie and Reeves background music are amazing, and save the game. If you're looking for something different, or like the slow dreamscapes of mystery games, like Myst and Riven, give an Omikron a try. If you're looking for something faster-paced, look elsewhere.

GREAT GAME, But........

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is great but at certin times it gets either way to hard or really repetative. The first person mode isn't very good but the other modes are excellent in my opinion. If you don't own this game then buy it. But, buyer beware it gets really confusing at parts so you might get frustrated at times.

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