Ooblets

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Vandal
    Sep 6, 2022
    74
    A functional combination of Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing and Pokémon that becomes addictive thank to its tone and aesthetic.
  2. IGN Italia
    Sep 4, 2022
    71
    Lots of style and plenty of things to do in a game unable to fulfill its true potential.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 28, 2022
    70
    Ooblets is a fun and very relaxing game, but all the frame drops and repetitiveness at times do not fully enhance it.
  5. Nintenderos
    Sep 4, 2022
    70
    Ooblets is a title for all lovers of farm management games or simply for those who enjoy games with kawaii aesthetics. Despite its long loading times and somewhat simple battles, we found it a very cute and relaxing experience.
  6. IGN
    Sep 4, 2022
    70
    Ooblets is an adorably sweet meal made with familiar creature-collection and farming sim-style ingredients, but its flavor is missing the depth it needs to make it stand out.
  7. Hey Poor Player
    Sep 3, 2022
    70
    I’m in awe of Ooblets; it managed to take several distinct and highly developed mechanics and make sure each one was deeply complex instead of a cheap afterthought. The farming portion satisfies, the card-based, turn-based dance battles are addicting, and the task management system keeps players busy, busy, busy. It’s unfortunate that progress still feels like it’s moving at a snail’s pace, but at least there are cute lil ooblets to show for it. If all you want to do is dance (and farm, and forage, and cook, and shop, and…), then Ooblets challenges you to take control of your formerly toot life and make it an awesome one.
  8. Shacknews
    Sep 1, 2022
    70
    Ooblets is a peculiarly enjoyable jack-of-all-trades adventure that stumbles near the finish line. The slice-of-life farming sim and town interaction are more developed than the card battling, and the leveling system feels unfinished. That said, the game may expand with additional content or balance patches as the developer continues to update it. Priced at half the cost of a typical full-fledged game, Ooblets is still worth playing for a few hours or so every once in a while, but there are better farming sims, monster battlers, and card-based games out there.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Sep 1, 2022
    70
    Despite the evident control flaws, Ooblets is an undeniably charming and fun life simulator perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing approach to adventure. There's enough content within this adorable game to keep any player occupied for hours, with the central campaign taking around thirty hours to complete — though avid explorers will get closer to the sixty-hour mark if they can get past the expensive, exhausting stamina system. Still, even post storyline, Ooblets kept us coming back for more farming and more dance-offs.
  10. Game Informer
    Sep 9, 2022
    68
    Ooblets offers solid fun, and I enjoy its cheerful tone. I only wish playing it didn’t feel so much like work. Despite the pride I had in my farm, clearing checklists eventually felt more laborious than satisfying. There’s fun to be had as long as you’re willing to work for it.
  11. App Trigger
    Sep 5, 2022
    65
    Ooblets has the potential to be a fantastic and calming game to fill the void lack of Animal Crossing updates. But long load times and numerous bugs turn what should be an adorable and relaxing game into a frustrating experience.
  12. Pure Nintendo
    Sep 13, 2022
    60
    Ooblets is a fun game that will keep you busy for days. But some parts can be overwhelming and feel unbalanced at times.
  13. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 1, 2022
    50
    I desperately wanted to like Ooblets. On the surface, it feels like a game that should be right up my alley. Unfortunately, the things that felt therapeutic and rewarding in games like Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons just felt like chores during my time in Badgetown. Despite having the usual farming game loop that was able to suck me in easily, I felt less and less like I was having any fun as time went on. While there is funny writing and cute little collectable creatures to be found in Ooblets, it just wasn’t enough to leave me with a satisfied feeling by the end of my time with it. It’s a shame because there’s obviously a lot of heart put into this game, but heart alone cannot sustain a game like this for an extended period of time.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. KKinley
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Ever since purchasing this game I cannot seem to put it down it is a very calming and relaxing life simulator. It reminds me of a mashupEver since purchasing this game I cannot seem to put it down it is a very calming and relaxing life simulator. It reminds me of a mashup between Stardew Valley and Pokémon with dancing. It’s just cute adorable and Kawaii!… Full Review »
  2. Ebishi
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    I don't usually rate games at all. But this one I felt I had to go out of my way to do so. Given the fact it did not have a proper review. II don't usually rate games at all. But this one I felt I had to go out of my way to do so. Given the fact it did not have a proper review. I have had a rough couple of weeks. I'm saying this not to share my life, but to express how thankful I am to this game. I have been able to relax and smile while playing because of the charming atmosphere and adorable creatures. Every little bit of the game has been crafted with such care. The dance battles are unique and fun although I feel that there should be more. But in fairness I am only about 5 hours in. The jokes in the game are adorable as well. The farming aspect is what you would expect, but it does come with some unique opportunities for your Ooblets! With each feature I unlock or quest I complete I feel like there are about 4 more things that are opened up to me! I usually am indecisive and have a hard time actually going from debating about purchasing a game to actually doing it. This time I am so glad I took the leap. I absolutely love the game and would recommend it to abyone.… Full Review »
  3. shrubdog
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Fun, distracting game, one that you can pick up whenever you need to distract yourself from your day. ~Also the artstyle is so well done andFun, distracting game, one that you can pick up whenever you need to distract yourself from your day. ~Also the artstyle is so well done and hits that aesthetic I was looking for. But, like others have said, it can get bumpy on the Switch with some FPS drops, but hopefully it gets better along the way. Love my Switch and want to use it more, so here's this game to do so ٩(⊙‿⊙)۶… Full Review »
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