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OCO

84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, grinding
87% User Score Based on 2,336 reviews

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OCO is a minimalist audio-visual platformer with over 2000 puzzles, using simple one-button controls for precise movements. The game offers a procedurally-generated soundtrack, a built-in editor, daily challenges, and a level creator mode. It boasts awards such as TIGA Games Industry Awards' Best Audio Design finalist and Google Play Indie Games Showcase participant.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features fun and challenging puzzles that can be deceptively hard, providing a satisfying experience.
  • It has a minimalist design with great sound and music, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The level editor and community-generated content add significant replayability and creativity, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
  • The game feels like a mobile port, with some mechanics and UI elements that may not translate well to PC, leading to a less satisfying experience.
  • Many achievements are grindy and focus on playtime rather than skill, which can detract from the enjoyment of the puzzles.
  • Some players experience motion sickness and find the visuals and gameplay speed uncomfortable, making it hard to play for extended periods.
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics that evolve into more complex challenges as players progress, offering a fun and engaging experience. While the visuals may be polarizing, the combination of rhythm and platforming elements, along with clever sound design that reacts to gameplay, creates a unique and addictive atmosphere. Overall, it is praised for its high production values and the ability to continuously introduce new mechanics, keeping the gameplay fresh and compelling.

    • “The gameplay is easy to learn, and levels can get tricky as you progress.”
    • “Oco is a fresh take on rhythm gaming by merging it with a platformer, but never sacrificing any elements of the rhythm game it is. Just when you think they've run out of mechanics to introduce, you're shown a new one, allowing the game to constantly improve and redefine itself.”
    • “The minimalistic style and addictive one-button gameplay create a really fun experience.”
    • “The visuals are nauseating, and the speed difference while close and far to the center of the circle makes the gameplay quite annoying early on.”
    • “Starts off simple enough, jumping at the right time and reversing direction by bouncing off a wall, but then things get more interesting as floors with different effects start to appear and introduce new mechanics.”
    • “Show new mechanic, learn mechanic, introduce old mechanics again with new mechanic and profit.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its clever sound design and the way it is generated through gameplay, creating a unique and engaging experience. While some users noted the absence of volume control, many praised the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for fans of music and rhythm games. Overall, the combination of simplistic visuals and high-quality music contributes to a relaxing and immersive puzzle platforming experience.

    • “The gameplay is fun and the music is great.”
    • “It's like a musical etch-a-sketch puzzle platform rhythm masterpiece.”
    • “This is a chill puzzle platformer, with lush visuals and music that reacts to your movement.”
    • “Firstly, no volume/audio control; that has to be included, especially if its main aspect is music.”
    • “So I've played it for 8 hours so far, and this game is a decent puzzle music game and has some decent but grindy achievements. I will be updating this when I have played more, but yeah, it's a decent game.”
    • “Soundtrack - okay.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as a mix of minimalist design and vibrant art style, with some players appreciating the polished and beautiful visuals, while others find them nauseating due to gameplay mechanics. The sound design is noted for its clever integration with the visuals, enhancing the overall experience with music that reacts to player movement. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of chill and creativity, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.

    • “Super slick and polished with a clean vibrant art style!”
    • “The graphics are deceptively simple but beautiful to look at, and the sound design is so clever; the music is generated by the gameplay, but it's strange and fascinating how very good the music is.”
    • “This is a chill puzzle platformer, with lush visuals and music that reacts to your movement.”
    • “The visuals are nauseating, and the speed difference while close and far to the center of the circle makes the gameplay quite annoying early on.”
    • “Graphics - descent”
    • “Graphics - descent”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that while the game is enjoyable, it features some achievements that require excessive grinding, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the game is generally considered decent, particularly in its puzzle and music elements.

    • “However, small gripe, some dumb/grindy achievements.”
    • “So I've played it for 8 hours so far and this game is a decent puzzle music game, but it has some decent but grindy achievements. I will be updating this when I have played more, but yeah, it's a decent game.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant narrative, with multiple users noting the absence of a story altogether.

    • “The story is virtually non-existent.”
    • “There is no real narrative to engage with.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful story.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has raised questions about its effectiveness compared to the desktop experience, particularly in relation to the presence of ads. Users are curious about how the game's monetization strategy impacts overall gameplay and user satisfaction.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it can provide enjoyment for several hundred hours, making it a worthwhile investment due to its affordability.

    • “It's colorful, smooth, and has a lot of replayability. I'm fairly sure you can find yourself enjoying the game for several hundred hours, and it's pretty cheap.”

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100h Median play time
100h Average play time
100-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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