Ogu and the Secret Forest

Ogu and the Secret Forest is an adorable take on the tried and tested Zelda formula, with varied gameplay and loads of hats to wear.

88%Game Brain Score

story, music

graphics, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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Ogu and the Secret Forest is a single player open world puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sinkhole Studio and was released on March 23, 2023. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! Unravel the mystery of the world.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics, cute characters, and a relaxing vibe that many players love.
It offers a variety of creative quests and puzzles that are both challenging and satisfying to complete.
Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the absence of ads, making it a pleasant experience overall.

A significant portion of the game is locked behind a paywall, which frustrates many players who want to experience the full content.
There are numerous bugs, particularly with cutscenes and certain items, which can hinder gameplay and progression.
Some players find the movement controls clunky and difficult to use, impacting their overall enjoyment of the game.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its creativity and engaging adventure, featuring a nostalgic prophecy plot complemented by beautiful art and smooth animations. Players appreciate the variety of quests, including side quests, and the overall fun and immersive experience, despite some cut scenes being less visible. The combination of simple yet appealing graphics and well-crafted lore enhances the storytelling, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The quests are very creative and there's different kinds.”
- “I love this game's art style, lore, and storytelling.”
- “The action and animations are so smooth, the world is vast, and the story is fun and really is an adventure!”
- “The in-game cut scenes with storylines are also not visible.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy 2D art style, which enhances the overall relaxing and adventurous experience. Players appreciate the simple yet beautiful visuals, along with the charming character designs that contribute to the game's nostalgic feel. Overall, the graphics are a significant highlight, complementing the engaging gameplay and storytelling.
- “I love how cute the graphics are and all the characters.”
- “This game is relaxing, adventurous, and has such interesting characters—not to mention, I love the visuals so much.”
- “Simple but beautiful graphics, nice puzzles, and lots of quests to do—it's a great game that will have you going on a grand adventure with a somewhat nostalgic, classic prophecy-type plot.”
- “This game is so cute and cozy, but I really wish the 2D graphics were more polished. Little Ogu is adorable, but the visuals could use some improvement.”
- “While the art style is charming, the graphics feel a bit outdated and lack the detail I was hoping for.”
- “The graphics are cute, but they don't quite match the adventurous feel of the game. I expected more from the visuals.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzles and exploration elements, with players finding it enjoyable despite some difficulty. While unlocking all areas requires payment, many feel the experience is worth the investment due to its beautiful mechanics and storytelling. Overall, the gameplay combines action and problem-solving in a captivating forest setting.
- “I really do enjoy it because of the little puzzles and small action gameplay as well as exploring the forest.”
- “I had to watch some gameplay just to see how to use the controls, inventory, etc. The game is a bit hard for me, but I still want to solve the puzzles.”
- “You do have to pay to unlock all the different lands, though it's well worth it based on the gameplay!”
- “The mechanics, the story, and the gameplay are more beautiful than the Mona Lisa.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and stress-relieving qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the background music's soothing vibe, which complements the game's visuals and open-world design.
- “I can just play it any time and it completely blows away my stress. I love the background music too.”
- “No need for internet, open world, cute looking characters, color usage easy on my eyes, and the chill calming vibe of the music.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of ads, providing a seamless experience for players.
- “That said, there are absolutely no ads.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as wonderful, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
- “Wonderful atmosphere”
- “Wonderful atmosphere”