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.
PC
Windows
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, allowing for a straightforward and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The developer shows promise with the game's potential for growth and improvement, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the survival horror genre.
- The game currently feels bare-bones and lacks sufficient content, making it feel more like a prototype than a fully developed game.
- The combat mechanics are underwhelming, with issues related to hitboxes and enemy AI that detract from the gameplay experience.
- The hunger and thirst mechanics are overly punishing, taking away from the fun and immersion by shifting focus away from the primary threats of the game.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Odd Woods" is characterized by its well-executed crafting and survival mechanics, offering a unique experience compared to other games in the genre. Players find the mechanics straightforward, allowing for quick construction and resource management, although the eating and drinking mechanics are noted to be quite harsh. Overall, the game features smooth graphics and a solid mechanical foundation that enhances the 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 than 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.”
“Mechanically speaking, it's a crafting survival game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % 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 graphics are amazing.”
“The mechanics of the game seem to be well done, along with the graphics being smooth. During my gameplay, I had no issues with graphics on the highest setting.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is currently lacking, with players noting the absence of a coherent plot or context for the setting, such as why the character is in a forest. While the gameplay is considered decent, there is hope for future updates to introduce a more engaging storyline and improve item accessibility.
“It's a decent little game, with more progress and maybe an absurd storyline in the future, and lots and lots of items and easier access to items would do the magic.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing a lack of engaging content and infrequent updates, which occur every 6-8 months. This has led to a consensus 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.”
