It is more of an exploration-based game like Zelda or Metroid, but the only real exploration is done in the game's dungeons. In Owlboy you can fly indefinitely without consequence, which must have posed many problems for level designers trying to make a challenging 2D "platformer". The ability to fly is nice, though it ultimately may have done the game more harm than good. The first couple of hours were enjoyable, even if largely scripted. GAMEPLAY: This is where Owlboy just tanked for me. There was a surprising amount of the screen going a single colour (white or red) due to shooting an enemy or something, and I found that pretty jarring. You have options to change parts of the UI, which is appreciated. Menus worked alright, UI was fairly minimal and unintrusive. Characters can emote, and Otus is a precious cinnamon bun, but after the 50th time he gets spooked or looks dead-eyed you kinda wish there were more things they could do. Animations are also nice, though there are unfortunately not many of them to see. PRESENTATION: Lots of wonderful, stunning pixel art that I appreciate thoroughly. You have some options for graphical settings, though not many. There were a couple of framerate hiccups that frankly shouldn't have been there considering the style of game, but it wasn't anything harmful to the experience. This happened a couple of times, and may have something to do with using a second monitor. What I'm certain it did was minimize itself at points without warning, despite me only using a 360 controller. George Weidman (Super Bunnyhop on Youtube) described this game best: "I love you, but sometimes you're a piece of **** TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE: I believe the game at on point exited to desktop suddenly without warning. It was alright, but highly disappointing.
I did not 100% it, though I did do some of the extra content.
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.Īlright, I just beat Owlboy after 7 hours of play (too much of which was cutscenes for my taste).
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