In Return of the Obra Dinn, the player explores a ship called the “Obra Dinn”, which mysteriously entered port with its entire crew missing. Gameplay revolves around exploring the ship and determining the fate of everyone on board.
The objective of Return of the Obra Dinn is to identify the fate of the ship’s crew and passengers on its final voyage in 1802. A fate consists of a name, the means by which they died, and potentially the name of their killers. Destinations can be filled in at any time and derived from any information available to you, but the main means of obtaining information is through memories of times when crew members died.
The game begins with a boatman leaving the inspector (the player) at Dinn Obra. Left click or press space while looking at the ladder to climb aboard. Use the WASD keys or arrow keys to move around the ship. When the boatman shouts that the box you brought is too heavy, go back and left-click or press space while looking at your chest to get the book and Pocketwatch. You are free to explore the ship.
Exploring the ship
You can move around the ship freely (except the equipment, masts and bulwark) and left-click or Use the space bar to open doors. Doors where the keyhole appears as a line can be opened; Doors where it appears as a cross cannot. A padlock door cannot be opened, but you can find a way through at the end of the game. Press E or the right mouse button to zoom in.
Lower decks will become available to explore as you collect memories and fill the book. If you’ve run out of leads, check the ladder hatches to see if they’ve opened.
Main Features
Some Positive Points of Return of the Obra Dinn Torrent
- Enthralling narrative with surprising twists and intriguing characters
- Stunning black and white visuals that match the nautical aesthetic
- In-depth detective gameplay allowing for plenty of exploration and investigation
- Immersive soundtrack that helps create an atmosphere of mystery
- Intelligent gameplay elements that challenge players to think critically