Avoid - Sensory Overload Reviews

Avoid Sensory Overload is one of those indie titles that doesn’t try to hide what it is; it throws you right into the deep end of fast-paced chaos and simply asks “How long can you keep up?” At first glance it looks like a minimal arcade runner with bright colors, pulsing backgrounds and pounding electronic music. But once you actually start playing, the experience is a lot more intense than you’d expect. The game is built around very simple mechanics: move, dodge, survive. And yet, within those limits, it creates a rhythm that’s strangely hypnotic. The combination of flashing visuals and a relentless soundtrack feels designed to overload your senses (the name is no joke). At the start, it almost feels unplayable: you’re bombarded with so much movement that your brain struggles to process what’s happening. But then something clicks. Your eyes begin to anticipate, your hands react faster than your thoughts and suddenly you’re in the zone. That moment, when chaos turns into flow, is where this game really shines. Of course, it’s not without its flaws. The visuals, while striking, can sometimes be more distracting than they need to be, making genuine progress feel like guesswork. Difficulty spikes are sharp and casual players might bounce off quickly. But in a way, that’s part of its identity. It’s not trying to be universally accessible, it’s trying to test your reflexes, your focus and maybe your patience. What I appreciate most is that Avoid Sensory Overload feels unapologetically old-school. It reminds me of the kind of arcade cabinets that ate coins just to keep you chasing a slightly higher score. It’s not about narrative or depth, it’s about raw survival against the screen itself. If you enjoy that kind of challenge, this game delivers exactly what its title promises.