Odd Woods
- November 1, 2022
- Matt
Get on Steam"Odd Woods" is a survival game set in a dense, living forest filled with horror creatures. During the day, gather resources and prepare your base, while at night, withstand enemy hordes and call for backup to unlock special perks. Stay fed and hydrated by hunting wildlife, finding fresh water, and growing your own carbs through vegetable planting. The goal is to survive the never-ending nights as the enemy hordes get stronger.
Reviews
- The game has a unique and genuinely scary atmosphere, especially during nighttime, which enhances the overall experience.
- The mechanics of base-building and crafting are well-executed, making resource management and construction enjoyable.
- The creature design is impressive, contributing to the game's eerie ambiance and providing a fresh take on the survival horror genre.
- The game feels very bare-bones and lacks sufficient content, making it feel more like a prototype than a fully developed game.
- The hunger and thirst mechanics are overly punishing, detracting from the enjoyment and immersion of the gameplay.
- Combat mechanics need significant improvement, as hit detection and enemy behavior can feel unbalanced and unsatisfying.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by well-executed mechanics and smooth graphics, providing a solid crafting survival experience. Players appreciate the unique feel of the game, with straightforward resource placement and crafting systems that enhance the survival aspect, although some find the eating and drinking mechanics to be quite harsh. Overall, the game offers a distinct and engaging survival crafting experience.
“The mechanics of the game seem to be well done, and the graphics are smooth. During my gameplay, I had no issues with graphics on the highest setting.”
“When it comes to survival crafting, the systems and mechanics complement each other as much as the setting does. Odd Woods has a pretty strong, mechanically different feel compared to other games.”
“I was able to finish a small house on day one while learning the mechanics, with all the materials readily available in my immediate vicinity.”
“Also, the eating/drinking mechanic seems kind of brutal.”
“When it comes to survival crafting, the systems and mechanics set each other out as much as the setting does, and Odd Woods has a pretty strong mechanically different feel than other games.”
“The actual mechanics of placing pieces and adding resources is pretty straightforward.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their smoothness and high quality, with players reporting no issues even at the highest settings. Overall, the visuals are described as amazing, complementing the well-executed game mechanics.
“The mechanics of the game seem to be well done, and the graphics are smooth. During my gameplay, I had no issues with graphics on the highest setting.”
“Graphics are amazing.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is currently lacking, with players noting the absence of a clear plot or purpose for the character's presence in the forest. While the gameplay is enjoyable, there is hope for future updates to introduce a more engaging narrative and improve item accessibility.
“It's a decent little game, with more progress and maybe an absurd storyline in the future.”
“The game has potential for a more engaging plot with future updates.”
“However, there doesn't really seem to be a plot to this currently; no reason pointing to why you're randomly in a forest.”
“I really was hoping I would get something that would be a plot piece, and nope.”
“It's a decent little game, but more progress and maybe an absurd storyline in the future, along with lots of items and easier access to them, would do the magic.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing a lack of content and infrequent updates, which occur every 6-8 months. This has led to a perception that the game does not offer enough incentive for repeated play.
“Don't buy; it doesn't have enough replayability, and updates are like every 6-8 months.”
“The lack of replayability really hurts the overall experience.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
