Owlboy

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 118 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 23 out of 118
  3. Negative: 28 out of 118
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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    Owlboy
    ridiculous heart
    Youre a young mute owl that everybody underestimates reguarded as unworthy and a disappointment by your villiage but you set out to prove yourself with your best friend geddy and take down the pirates that are out here tryna collect some relics and use their power for evil Owlboy is a very unique 12 hour long platformer like game wit ha ridiculous amount of    Owlboy
    ridiculous heart
    Youre a young mute owl that everybody underestimates
    reguarded as unworthy and a disappointment by your villiage
    but you set out to prove yourself with your best friend geddy and take down the pirates that are out here tryna collect some relics and use their power for evil
    Owlboy is a very unique 12 hour long platformer like game wit ha ridiculous amount of heart put into it.
    There is so much charm and care put into the pixilated annimations, in the characters you meet throughout your journey both in their personality and their diolog…
    this is basically a platformer where youll be flying and shooting instead of jumping..
    at first you have your best friend geddy with you..
    you can carry him and use him to help you shoot through obstacles and shoot enemies in your way as you make it through this games different levels, doing small puzzles and throwing switches, collecting as many coins as you can to spend on upgrades..
    and as the game goes on youll unlock more characters to handle other obstacles, and you can switch through these characters freely,
    The level design here starts out really charming but for me I liked the game less and less as it went on..
    levels stopped feeling like a treat to get through and more like a chore…
    they just drag on forever..
    all of them containing multiple boss fights which are the most frustrating but most satisfying aspect of this game..
    regular enemies are challenging enough.. though there are fruits you can grab to refill your health.. in boss fights theres no fruit grabbing, you gotta beat them with the health that you have at that point… all of them taking multiple tries for me to defeat… some of them making me want to stop the game.. but at the same time fair enough to make me feel like im losing because of me.. its my fault,, I can get back in there and beat this boss and once I did it was a great feeling of relief getting to continue through the level or go onto the next…
    The charm of the characters and the challenge of the boss fights waiting for me is what really pulled me through this game as after about the 2nd level things started to feel like your pretty standard platforming levels… I felt the heart draining the deeper the game got and I feel it over stays its welcome a bit…
    my biggest issue with this game though is its current stability problems…
    the game crashed on me more than 5 times.. theres one spot towards the end where if you die in that spot the game crashes every time without fail, but the most heartbreaking crash was after a hard boss fight that I was on like try number 12, I finnaly beat the boss trophy pops and crash, I have to do it all over again..
    having beat them before beating them again was nothing.. but it was still annoying..
    Owlboy is worth pushing through its crashes and late game level design just for the heart put into its story characters and world…
    it’s a shame I stopped having fun playing the game.. but I never stopped enjoying it…
    I give Owlboy an 8/10    … Expand
  2. hamedbanaderi
    May 3, 2018
    8
    A beautiful, cheerful and cheerful game featuring a fantastic gameplay with a smooth gameplay, the game is based on an excellent narrative style.
  3. Muaxos
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 9
    Sounds: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Final: 8,25

    Owlboy is a Metroidvania with aesthetic Zelda: Skyward Sword. The story is cool, the graphics are beautiful, as are the sounds and the soundtrack, with easy and intelligent gameplay. It is a highly recommended game for any Pixel-Art games fan.
  4. GrumpyReviewer
    May 4, 2018
    9
    I love this game so much, it's hard for me to explain. Part of it is pure nostalgia, sure, but although Owlboy looks like an "old" game, it sure as hell plays as a modern one.

    There is just so much stuff packed in this brief game. The 10 hours give (challenging) platforming, (sometimes challenging) boss fights, haunting soundtrack, great characters and a story that mixes mystery and    I love this game so much, it's hard for me to explain. Part of it is pure nostalgia, sure, but although Owlboy looks like an "old" game, it sure as hell plays as a modern one.

    There is just so much stuff packed in this brief game. The 10 hours give (challenging) platforming, (sometimes challenging) boss fights, haunting soundtrack, great characters and a story that mixes mystery and charm, with a dash of sweet sadness. All that covered by a gorgeous pixel art and a gameplay mechanic that is part Zelda, part Metroidvania.

    I don't want to spoil anything, it would not be fair to other players - and especially to the developers, who took almost 10 years to make this game. Owlboy should be played, discovered, felt. it will give you all sorts of reactions; confusion, frustration, surprise, delight, wonderment.

    By the end of it, I was still trying to wrap my mind around the story and a weird feeling inside me; because I loved Owlboy. But... it also broke my heart. So, with a smile and a tear in my eye I said goodbye to this little indie gem that hopefully more and more people will get to know and love.    … Expand
  5. NomarFachix
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Wonderful gaming experience, and definitely a breath of fresh air. Beautiful, well-crafted universe, excellent gameplay mechanics, and a great soundtrack.
  6. faceisname
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    There's something special here but it did not get me hooked as I thought it would.
  7. sergio123456
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Juego 2D con gráficos pixelados muy al estilo retro, que combina el plataformeo con algo de rpg, la dificultad es correcta, la duración de unas 10 horas también, en ningún momento se vuelve aburrido o monótono, y la combinación del personaje protagonista con sus amigos y ayudantes le da un caracter de originalidad nunca visto. Muy recomendable
  8. TooLateLouis
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Despite being a silent protagonist, Otus and his companions manage to build a narrative rife with emotion and intrigue in Owlboy. A long development cycle is reflected in the impeccable art and storytelling that compels you to continue your journey at each turn. Narratives like self-doubt, survivors guilt and finding purpose are all explored expertly while side characters like theDespite being a silent protagonist, Otus and his companions manage to build a narrative rife with emotion and intrigue in Owlboy. A long development cycle is reflected in the impeccable art and storytelling that compels you to continue your journey at each turn. Narratives like self-doubt, survivors guilt and finding purpose are all explored expertly while side characters like the shop-keep provide some truly laugh out loud moments. Not content to just rely on storytelling Owlboy also manages some fantastic traversal and combat that truly makes exploring the world a joy. Fantastically clever boss battles and dungeons push you to learn new skills with your companions while not being overly punishing. My only slight critique would be the lack of times juggling party members was necessary. The few times this did occur it was a delight to master how a particular problem would be best addressed by switching between characters on the fly (no pun intended). Old mechanics are rarely reused across dungeons which does rob you of some of those nice moments that come from building upon and mastering skills specific to puzzles and tasks you have previously completed throughout the game. Owlboy should absolutely not be missed and should you venture to Vellie donning Owlboy’s signature shawl do say hello to the adorable penguin siblings at the shop for us!… Expand

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 31, 2019
    75
    It’s fine for what it is, and I certainly wouldn’t begrudge anyone who does love the game and hold it in insanely high regard, but if I’m being completely honest, I just don’t get it.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 21, 2018
    90
    Gripping and entertaining, with an identity all of its own, this is easily one of the best indie adventures you can get. Otus and chums will get you hooked. We're not tawny on the verdict on this one. [June 2018, p.82]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    May 1, 2018
    90
    Owlboy is a wonderful adventure in a dreamlike world. The games includes a lot of different mechanics that make impossible to classify it in a specific genre. The pixel art graphical style is just as amazing as the soundtrack. This game is unmissable for any player that wants to live an unforgettable adventure.
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