Leaf's Odyssey
- May 17, 2024
- themsalltook
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Get on itch.io Store"Leaf's Odyssey" is a turn-based game where you play as a ferret, fighting monsters and solving puzzles in a journey with over 100 levels. Every move can be undone, allowing for a relaxed and exploration-focused experience. The game also includes a full-featured level editor and a soundtrack with over 30 minutes of original music.
Reviews
- Leaf's Odyssey features brilliant puzzle design with clever interactions between a limited set of mechanics, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The game includes a helpful journal that tracks enemy behaviors and interactions, enhancing the player's understanding and problem-solving experience.
- The level editor allows for community-created content, adding longevity and variety to the gameplay.
- Some players find the difficulty curve to be steep and inconsistent, leading to frustration with certain puzzles.
- The game lacks a narrative or story element, which some players feel would enhance engagement and motivation.
- There are complaints about the visuals feeling simplistic or 'cheap' compared to the game's price point.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its clever and well-designed puzzles that utilize a variety of quirky mechanics, creating a rich and engaging experience. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new elements and the depth of interaction between mechanics, which encourages exploration and problem-solving. While the game is noted for its polished execution and respect for player intelligence, some users feel that the lack of overt guidance for certain mechanics could lead to frustration.
“A brilliant game with wonderful puzzle design and interesting mechanics that work together well.”
“Highly polished puzzle game that focuses on solid core mechanics and respects the player's time and intelligence.”
“The mechanics of the game are simple to learn but with a lot of space for exploring all of their interactions.”
“There is an in-game journal that explains every element's mechanics -- I wish it was more obviously advertised (maybe a big bouncing arrow that only disappears after you open it once) because I didn't realize it was there and I had to deduce the flying snake's axis preference by trial and error, which was a bit annoying.”
“In having no fat, it doesn't make sense to allow the player to proceed without first learning the necessary mechanics for future levels, so, in that way it is not all that generous with its progression.”
“It does lack the pizzazz most bigger puzzle games add with big mechanics or overworld shenanigans or story or some other major twist.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, leading some players to feel disengaged due to the lack of narrative and world-building elements that typically enhance puzzle-solving experiences. While some appreciate the focus on pure puzzle mechanics, others miss the motivation and investment that a more developed storyline and character interactions could provide. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is seen as a drawback by those who value narrative depth in gaming.
“I kind of wish the game had the story and world-building that DROD has to keep me more invested in progressing through puzzles, but I also think the game is fine as is.”
“The obvious drawback of this approach is that everything else that makes DROD great is lost -- the storyline, characters, voice acting, exploration, cutscenes, etc. I personally enjoyed those aspects of DROD a lot, as they provided good motivation to actually solve the hardest and most frustrating puzzles.”
“It does lack the pizzazz most bigger puzzle games add with big mechanics or overworld shenanigans or story or some other major twist.”
“I also wish there was a story to keep me engaged with the game, even if it was a simple one.”
“I kind of wish the game had the story and world-building that other games have to keep me more invested in progressing through puzzles.”
“It does lack the pizzazz that most bigger puzzle games add with big mechanics, overworld shenanigans, or story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet endearing, contributing to a cozy atmosphere that complements the gameplay. While some users found the visuals and animations appealing, opinions on the music varied, with some feeling it was a good fit while others did not. Overall, the audio-visual experience is considered serviceable and rounded.
“I found the graphics and animations, while quite simple, to be quite endearing. I also particularly liked the music, which I felt was a good fit for the game.”
“The visuals and gameplay feel were also good.”
“Audio and visuals are serviceable.”
“I found the graphics and animations, while quite simple, to be quite endearing.”
“Music and graphics are rounded and cozy.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fitting and endearing, contributing to a cozy atmosphere, though some players feel it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it complements the simple yet charming graphics and gameplay.
“I found the graphics and animations, while quite simple, to be quite endearing, and I also particularly liked the music that I felt was a good fit for the game.”
“Music and graphics are rounded and cozy.”
