Leaf's Odyssey
- May 17, 2024
- themsalltook
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Reviews
- Exceptional puzzle design with clever mechanics that encourage exploration and problem-solving.
- The game features a handy journal system that helps players track interactions and mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- Includes a level editor that allows for community-created content, adding longevity and variety to the gameplay.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, making it challenging for some players to progress without external help.
- Lacks a narrative or story element, which may leave some players feeling less engaged.
- Some puzzles may feel overly complex or frustrating, leading to potential trial and error without clear guidance.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its masterful puzzle design, featuring a variety of interesting and well-thought-out mechanics that interact in clever ways. Players appreciate the satisfying challenge and depth of the puzzles, which gradually introduce new elements while respecting the player's intelligence. The inclusion of a level editor adds to the enjoyment, allowing for further creativity and exploration within the game's mechanics.
“A solid puzzle game with lots of quirky mechanics that interact with each other in interesting ways.”
“The interactions between each mechanic felt so natural and were a blast to discover, and it did a good job at teaching everything.”
“Highly polished puzzle game that focuses on solid core mechanics and respects the player's time and intelligence.”
“There is an in-game journal that explains every element's mechanics -- I wish it was more obviously advertised 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are simple yet endearing, contributing to a cozy and family-friendly aesthetic. While some players found the visuals and animations appealing, opinions on the music varied, with some feeling it complemented the game well and others finding it less effective. Overall, the graphics and audio are considered serviceable, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Don't let the simple graphics fool you.”
“Audio and visuals are serviceable.”
“Music and graphics are rounded and cozy.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its nostalgic early 90s and late 80s retro vibe that complements the gameplay, while others felt it didn't quite fit. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's endearing graphics and satisfying gameplay.
“Great soundtrack, gameplay is very satisfying, and best of all a built-in level editor to make your own world.”
“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.”
“The music is also extremely good, a sort of early 90s late 80s retro beat!”
- 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 argue that the absence of a compelling storyline and character development detracts from overall engagement and motivation.
“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.”
