Get Ogre It

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Get Ogre It is a single player casual turn-based strategy game with fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Johan Plasencia @CroixDev and was released on November 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play as Gobby, a small ogre who has been cursed and turned into a human by an mediocre alchemist and goes horrible wrong, the curse randomly transforms Gobby between human and ogre. Gobby must learn to manage his curse to pass between enemy troops and face his fears if he hopes to go back home as a normal little ogre. Enter ever changing dungeons full of creatures and soldiers, depending on your …

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music5 positive mentions

The game features cute aesthetics, catchy 8-bit music, and pleasant pixel graphics that enhance the overall experience.
It introduces a unique mechanic of transforming between ogre and human forms, creating an interesting twist on traditional roguelike gameplay.
The game is challenging and encourages quick thinking, making it suitable for speedrunners and those looking for a replayable experience.

The gameplay is overly simplistic, with limited actions and no combat, leading to a lack of depth and strategy.
Levels feel empty and repetitive, with little variation despite being randomly generated, making exploration feel tedious.
The tutorial is poorly designed, failing to adequately explain the game mechanics, which can lead to confusion for new players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, allowing players to grasp mechanics without tutorials, but this results in a lack of depth and engagement, leading to a somewhat boring experience. While the transformation mechanic and side-swapping feature offer unique elements, the execution feels mediocre, despite the game's appealing aesthetics and music. Overall, some players appreciate the original concepts and puzzle-like gameplay, particularly in the context of a budget-friendly indie roguelike.
- “Cute aesthetics, cool music, and great gameplay that makes it kind of a puzzle game; it also has great value for its price.”
- “A simple indie roguelike with an original and fun mechanic.”
- “Liked the concept and gameplay.”
- “The devs made a game that could be understood without tutorial text, but this required them to make the mechanics very simple.”
- “The other main game mechanic, transforming between ogre and human forms, happens automatically.”
- “Decent core concept, graphics and music are nice, but the execution in terms of gameplay is kind of aggressively mediocre.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy 8-bit tunes and engaging sound effects, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic feel of the soundtrack, which complements the charming pixel graphics. While the gameplay may be seen as mediocre, the aesthetics and music stand out as strong points.
- “The visual look of the game is pleasant with the old school kind of pixel graphics, and is accompanied with some really catchy 8-bit music and silly sound effects as the character moves.”
- “Cute aesthetics, cool music, and great gameplay that makes it kind of a puzzle game, also has great value for its price.”
- “I love this game, very challenging and the pixel art and music are incredible.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the graphics are charming, the soundtrack fails to leave a lasting impression and quickly becomes forgettable.”
- “The sound effects are quirky, but the overall music composition feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their pleasant old-school pixel art style, complemented by catchy 8-bit music and whimsical sound effects. While the visuals and audio contribute positively to the overall experience, some reviewers note that the limited number of levels and gameplay execution detract from the potential of the graphics. Overall, the aesthetics are considered cute and appealing, adding value to the game.
- “The visual look of the game is pleasant with the old school kind of pixel graphics, and is accompanied with some really catchy 8-bit music and silly sound effects as the character moves.”
- “At least the graphics and music are nice.”
- “Cute aesthetics, cool music and great gameplay that makes it kind of a puzzle game, also has great value for its price.”
- “There are only four levels (plus a final boss fight), which are randomly generated, as expected from a roguelike, but apart from the graphics and music, there doesn't seem to be any difference between each.”
- “The visual look of the game is pleasant with the old school kind of pixel graphics, and is accompanied by some really catchy 8-bit music and silly sound effects as the character moves.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a short yet intense experience that enhances its replayability, making it highly recommended for those who enjoy games they can revisit multiple times.
- “A short and intense experience I would recommend to everyone who enjoys replayable games.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the dynamic elements that change every time.”