Harmony's Odyssey
- October 18, 2022
- MythicOwl
- 7h median play time
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Reviews
- Wonderfully cute puzzle game with a good variety of puzzles and challenges.
- The game features a charming art style and engaging story, making it a delightful experience.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and not overly difficult, making it a relaxing game suitable for all ages.
- Some puzzles, particularly the spot-the-difference and movement puzzles, can be frustrating and poorly designed.
- The user interface can be confusing and lacks clear instructions, making navigation difficult.
- The game may feel repetitive and lacks depth in some of its mini-games, leading to a less engaging experience.
- story70 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in "Harmony's Odyssey" is described as cute and engaging, following a simple yet heartwarming narrative about a witch and her cat, enhanced by vibrant artwork and animated cutscenes. While the storytelling is primarily non-verbal and straightforward, it effectively complements the gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players who enjoy a mix of puzzles and narrative. Overall, the charming characters and whimsical plot contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable gaming atmosphere.
“The story, while simple, is also mainly told through cute animated cutscenes and the finished puzzle scenes.”
“It's a simple-to-grasp, adorable story that still ends up having an interesting twist or two towards the end.”
“Overall, I enjoyed the game despite some gripes; the dialogue-less storytelling was straightforward but nonetheless compelling and didn't overstay its welcome.”
“The story is very basic and there is no dialogue; it is sweet and even a little touching.”
“There's no story here, just some recurring characters.”
“The story, while simple, is mainly told through cute animated cutscenes and the finished puzzle scenes.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable art style, vibrant colors, and charming character designs, creating a visually appealing experience that enhances the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the beautiful environments and the variety of themes, noting that the aesthetics contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the puzzle game. However, some criticism arises regarding the contrast in design, which can make puzzle-solving less intuitive at times.
“I love the art style too, the environment was beautiful and the characters are so memorable!”
“It's colorful art style is what drew me to the game in the first place and all throughout the game characters and environments positively drip with charm.”
“This has been my favorite puzzle game in a while now, thanks to its beautiful visuals, relaxing music, and engaging little puzzles.”
“The music is really nice, the animations are well done, but design-wise, the art style is too vibrant to go well with the contrastless shape abstractions when it comes to being a puzzle game. This makes it so you mainly focus on the black borders or puzzle pieces to judge whether they are snapped together correctly.”
“Nothing in this game was particularly hard; the actual main 3D jigsaw levels are very intuitive and require no explanation, which is lucky because I don't think there's a single tutorial in this game that isn't just a sketched together 2-second graphic.”
“I was not in love with the graphic design either, unfortunately.”
- music38 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as enjoyable, whimsical, and fitting for the cute story and engaging puzzles. While the main menu features calm tunes, in-game music can be louder and more energetic, particularly during cutscenes, which may be overwhelming for some players. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, contributing to a cozy atmosphere and complementing the vibrant visuals.
“This has been my favorite puzzle game in a while now, thanks to its beautiful visuals, relaxing music, and engaging little puzzles.”
“Fun puzzles, adorable art style, and great soundtrack!”
“Heads up if you have sensory issues: you may want to turn the game's music down as soon as you launch the game.”
“The main menu music is quiet and calm, but the in-game music, particularly in the early and mid-game cutscenes, is louder and more energetic, and you can't access the volume options while watching a cutscene.”
“The cutscenes are very animated and colorful, and in combination with the music, I found some of them overwhelming.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and cozy atmosphere, evoking feelings of joy and nostalgia among players. Many reviewers noted that the cute art style and heartwarming story, despite its simplicity and lack of dialogue, left them feeling touched and even brought them to tears. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to create a delightful and emotionally engaging experience.
“I shed a tear when the puzzles cleared.”
“However, the artwork and aesthetic are stunning and the stories are cute and heartwarming too.”
“Although the story is very basic and there is no dialogue, it is sweet and even a little touching.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, providing a charming and engaging experience. While the puzzles are generally enjoyable and varied, some players noted accessibility issues, particularly the absence of a skip option for challenging puzzles. Overall, the combination of cute aesthetics and a fun main story enhances the gameplay experience.
“Simple mechanics that ramp up as you play.”
“It's super cute with a fun main story, and the puzzles are a good mix of different mechanics to keep you from getting bored.”
“Puzzle mechanics are simple but satisfying, like finding the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle 🧩”
“The puzzle mechanics are simpler than a knock-knock joke, but as engaging as a puppy with a squeaky toy.”
“The gameplay design in some puzzles I didn't really find accessible; also, the lack of a skip/complete-for-me button for accessibility (when you can't figure it out) is a bit disappointing.”
“Onto the gameplay, and take into consideration I played through the game on the hardest difficulty; I found most of the puzzles enjoyable.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as funny and cute, with moments that elicit chuckles, such as the amusing image of "penguins with smartphones." Players appreciate the lighthearted and wholesome story, which complements the engaging puzzle gameplay. Overall, the humor adds to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Aunt Hilda: [chuckling] Penguins with smartphones!”
“It's funny and cute, and the hard mode is actually hard.”
“I saw this game during the OTK Expo and really liked the art style. I joined the Discord and watched for updates, glad I did because this is a fun little puzzle game with a funny and wholesome story.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly during certain minigames that can become stressful, especially towards the end. Overall, the grinding experience is often described as lacking excitement and being overly repetitive.
“I initially played on normal and found them unengaging to solve and tedious to execute.”
“Some of the minigames, however, were tedious and stressful, particularly at the end of the game.”
“Not to mention it feels really tedious.”
- character development4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the character design is visually appealing with vibrant colors and cute aesthetics, there is no significant mention of character development in terms of depth or growth throughout the game.
“The graphics are cute and the character design is great.”
“Super vibrant colors and cute character designs really make it a treat to look at finished puzzles.”
