Yeah that review says it pretty well. Owlboy is obviously a labour of love with great visuals and soundtrack, but it fell short in the gameplay. In both the exploration and dungeon parts I found myself going through the motions pretty quickly, there was nothing that really stood out in terms of design. Playing through this was such a disappointing experience because most elements were there for a great game, but it fell short where it really mattered.
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Yeah that review says it pretty well. Owlboy is obviously a labour of love with great visuals and soundtrack, but it fell short in the gameplay. In both the exploration and dungeon parts I found myself going through the motions pretty quickly, there was nothing that really stood out in terms of design. Playing through this was such a disappointing experience because most elements were there for a great game, but it fell short where it really mattered.
They haven't announced a date for the PS4 or X1 yet.
This game is really great though, can't believe more people aren't playing it.
Yeah, same here. The game was in development hell for several years and it shows.
Would love to play it now but I'm overwhelmed with my backlog. I'm going to pick up a physical copy in May :D
Since I already played this on PC, I'll wait on the physical edition.
Great stuff though, really solid title, like having a 2D take on Zelda (that isn't Zelda 2) with a wind waker vibe to boot. I think it skews that way a lot more than Metroidvania at least.
Great stuff though, really solid title, like having a 2D take on Zelda (that isn't Zelda 2) with a wind waker vibe to boot. I think it skews that way a lot more than Metroidvania at least.
A tip for Steam users: if you have problems with the game switching to keyboard mode when you use the trigger buttons, there's instructions on how to fix it here:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/115800/discussions/1/1621726179566149836/
https://steamcommunity.com/app/115800/discussions/1/1621726179566149836/
This started so promising with the first dungeon area, the Owl Temple I think, just great atmosphere, gameplay and puzzles. Then story story story story story story story story story story story and now pretty annoying enemies and level design.
To be fair, that guy has a 2 hour video on every game and why it's disappointing
If you want something along those lines I recommend Elliot Quest on switch, it's great.
You're confusing him with Joseph Anderson. And that's not even a counter argument. If you want to discuss points in the video I'd be down but your post is just a knee jerk reaction.
What happened to IGN's layout and video player, this is a mess...Anyways, I was this close to prepurchase this on Switch the other day, but now I feel like waiting for retail wouldn't be that bad.
Keep the impressions coming though!
I'd say my only two criticisms so far are,
1) sometimes when it gets a bit hectic on screen the controls can become a bit of a mess as you're trying to frantically avoid the enemy fire whilst flicking through your buddies until you get the right one.
2) this is a tiny complaint, but sometimes I find the flying inconsistent. There are times where it seems Otus will suddenly stop flying for no reason and start falling, or the opposite will happen where he starts flying even though I'm sure I haven't pressed anything to make him do so. As I say, that's only a tiny annoyance.
Everything else I really like as of yet.
1) sometimes when it gets a bit hectic on screen the controls can become a bit of a mess as you're trying to frantically avoid the enemy fire whilst flicking through your buddies until you get the right one.
2) this is a tiny complaint, but sometimes I find the flying inconsistent. There are times where it seems Otus will suddenly stop flying for no reason and start falling, or the opposite will happen where he starts flying even though I'm sure I haven't pressed anything to make him do so. As I say, that's only a tiny annoyance.
Everything else I really like as of yet.
interesting video. i think ill still get the game though
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"in a market where zelda itself is being overshadowed by the souls franchise" is an odd thing to say. unless this video was made during the wii u era.
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After playing a bit, this seems more than a little Zelda-ish and a little bit Wonder Boy by default. I like it so far, and I'm excited to play more.
I played through the first dungeon section. It was pretty linear and straightforward, but I can see how this could get more interesting with different allies and puzzles.
I played through the first dungeon section. It was pretty linear and straightforward, but I can see how this could get more interesting with different allies and puzzles.
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This is pretty much a story driven, side scrolling Zelda. The dungeons have a lot of switches, walls to break, and puzzles you solve by grabbing and bringing stuff to them, or using your allies. The dungeons open up with new skills, but the outside world opens up as the story progresses. It's not as action heavy as Metroid or Castlevania, but I would consider this a Metroidvania. Otus can't really do damage directly, at least not so far. You have to use your allies or throw stuff you grab to do damage. Otus has a spin attack, but it just stuns enemies, and then you shoot them with an ally. I'm having fun with it.
So far ,ive had alot of fun with this game . The story especially is rather touching . I always feel sorry for Otus when he gets treat bad :(
Happened to me, I believe, right after finishing the Owl Temple.
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No crashes, but I've had a bit of slowdown in some areas with a lot of enemies.
I'm loving this game.
It's filled with little details and live pouring out of every pixel.
The gameplay is very very deliverate and somewhat unforgiving though, so it may turn some people away. I really like it though.
It's filled with little details and live pouring out of every pixel.
The gameplay is very very deliverate and somewhat unforgiving though, so it may turn some people away. I really like it though.
I'm surprised to find that this game didn't chart at the Switch best sellers list yet. i hope this game does better... really awesome game! it is not a pure platformer or action game like some may have expected, it is more of an adventure game, it feels like a mix between Zelda and Kid Icarus. the game is varied, there is a lot of interesting ideas that are well executed and the attention to details is unbelievable for a 2D game. the atmosphere is very dreamy and the game keeps surprising you. i strongly recommend this game if what i said appeals to you. also, i want to say that this is one of the best looking 2D games I've ever seen! almost everything on the screen is animated, and the hand-drawn world of the game is gorgeous. here are some screenshots i took:
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I wish the text wasn't so thin and pixely. It's really hard to read from a distance. It's like a VC GBA game or something.
I'd be interested on hearing your guys' takes on the ending once you reach it. Not that far now, judging by the progress being made here.
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Just had a crash.
It was during the dark dungeon, which is terrible. Yeah, let's make a dungeon where you can't see shit half the time.
It was during the dark dungeon, which is terrible. Yeah, let's make a dungeon where you can't see shit half the time.
God damn... The game went nuts and glitched on me soon after I beat the final boss. All I could see were graphical artifacts... Reloaded the game and it seems I need to fight it all over again. -_-
EDIT: Thankfully it didn't glitch the second time around.
EDIT: Thankfully it didn't glitch the second time around.
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Got it day one on Switch. Been waiting like a decade to play this.
Gonna start it tonight. I'm going in relatively blind. I just know I love the art style.
Gonna start it tonight. I'm going in relatively blind. I just know I love the art style.
I've had two so far :(
This is the second indie game in a row I've played on my Switch which have had hard crashes, this and Celeste.
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Just got a third crash. Aside from the crashes, and that dark dungeon, I really like the game. The ally system sets the game apart from similar games, like Shantae, and the story is the most detailed I have ever seen in a game like this. It almost feels like something out of an RPG. It's too bad people seem to be sleeping on this. It might not be the masterpiece some reviews make it out to be, but it has definitely not disappointed me.
I don't think anyone's sleeping on it; Owlboy got a huge amount of attention at launch. Just the Switch version's a year late and by now people have more or less settled into their camps on whether or not they like or dislike this game.
How has this not even made it to the top 10 on the eshop? And I was thinking most switch owners bought all the big indies, esp ones like this. Guess not
It's like everyone was hyped about it when it was first rumored to be coming now it's here and crickets
Word of mouth from the pc version not good? Over rated perhaps?
It's like everyone was hyped about it when it was first rumored to be coming now it's here and crickets
Word of mouth from the pc version not good? Over rated perhaps?
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On PC you mean?
Isn't that what sleeping on something means?
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Is there any way to manual save? Autosave frightens me lol. I really dislike it.
Is this the indie game I have been waiting for my whole life?
I am fucking blown away by this game.
I am fucking blown away by this game.
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