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Oakrot - it's literally a book

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64%Game Brain Score
emotional
story
100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Oakrot - it's literally a book is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by louis morel and was released on March 5, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Oakrot is an original storybook written and illustrated by Artist, Writer, Voice Actor and Game Dev - Louis Morel. Follow the story of a world consumed by a dark forest, in a unique reading experience. This book has been adapted into an interactive game-like experience, with a first-person perspective in a lit 3D environment. Turn and search animated pages and sit back and relax with Louis M…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions

  • The game features beautiful watercolor illustrations that create a cozy and enchanting atmosphere.
  • The story gradually reveals deep character development and complex themes related to nature, friendship, and self-acceptance.
  • It offers a unique interactive experience that combines reading with engaging puzzles and dialogue choices.
  • The reading experience can be uncomfortable due to small font size and uneven lighting, which reduces text contrast.
  • Some sections of the text feel like filler and could benefit from editing to maintain narrative flow.
  • The game may not appeal to those looking for traditional gameplay mechanics, as it resembles a digital book more than a conventional game.
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized as an experimental "book simulator" set in a dystopian/fantasy world, featuring engaging elements but also detracting filler content that disrupts the narrative flow. Some readers found the dialogues between the main storyteller and his friend Lily to be unnecessary, impacting their overall focus and enjoyment of the plot.

    • “7/10 an experimental 'book simulator' with a dystopian/fantasy story.”
    • “The story features engaging arguments between the main storyteller and his scientific-minded friend, Lily, adding depth to the narrative.”
    • “While there are interesting pieces, some filler-like words and sentences can disrupt the tempo of the story.”
    • “7/10 an experimental 'book simulator', with a dystopian/fantasy story.”
    • “There are paragraphs where there are arguments between the main storyteller and his scientific-minded friend Lily that I would just take out almost entirely.”
    • “Next to really interesting pieces, there are often 'filler-like' words and sentences that reduce the tempo of the story and made me lose focus.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The narrative sections of the game are praised for their engaging writing and ability to immerse players in the world of Oakrot, while also providing significant emotional depth that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Additionally, the narrative sections of the work are well-written and engaging, serving to not only effectively immerse the reader in the world of Oakrot, but also add emotional depth to this excellent work.”
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Oakrot - it's literally a book is a casual simulation game.

Oakrot - it's literally a book is available on PC and Windows.

Oakrot - it's literally a book was released on March 5, 2021.

Oakrot - it's literally a book was developed by louis morel.

Oakrot - it's literally a book has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Oakrot - it's literally a book is a single player game.

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