Oik
- February 14, 2017
- Crew Lab
Get on Steam"Oik" is a single-player physics puzzle game with over 60 levels and 200 achievements. The goal is to keep the blue block on the platform for 3 seconds to pass the level, with relaxing music by Delone. Its gameplay is similar to "Zup!" and it is powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Oik offers a relaxing and simple gameplay experience, making it a great choice for casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- The game features a large number of achievements (201), which can be easily unlocked, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- The calming background music enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable to play.
- The game is very similar to the Zup! series, leading many to view it as a clone with minimal innovation.
- Puzzles are often too easy, with many levels requiring little thought, resulting in a lack of challenge.
- The sheer number of achievements can feel excessive and trivial, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, with mechanics similar to the Zup! series, focusing on physics-based puzzles where players remove blocks to achieve specific objectives. While the game is not particularly challenging, it offers a relaxing experience with gradual difficulty progression and unique mechanics that differentiate it from its predecessors. Overall, players appreciate the satisfying and peaceful nature of the gameplay, making it a good choice for casual play.
“As for the gameplay, I really like the seesaw mechanic which utilizes gravity and physics at its finest in launching/propelling lighter objects forward from a heavier object that weighs it down.”
“Oik, just like Zup, is a minimal physics game with absolutely simple mechanics yet extremely satisfying gameplay consisting - in a nutshell - of removing blocks to make stuff fall down to somewhere specific.”
“It's not very challenging, but the gameplay is peaceful and enjoyable, and the rules are simple to grasp, so it's a fine way to spend a half hour or so.”
“The gameplay is very short and easy, but if you get stuck you can always google a guide.”
“Finished the game in about 40 minutes of casual gameplay.”
“45 min gameplay, idle the game to get steam cards, easy to get 100% achievements.”
- music19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the overall experience with its peaceful background tracks. While many players appreciate the relaxing nature of the soundtrack, some feel that it lacks variety and could be more engaging. Overall, the music is considered a positive aspect, contributing to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
“Oik also offers a calm soundtrack for free and many levels, introducing different game elements along the way.”
“Ingenious game concept, soothing music, creative levels and multi-use achievements.”
“The levels aren't as fun, there are no explanations as to what the differences are between each block, and there's no baller soundtrack like in Zup.”
“Not enough music, and not calming enough.”
“The music is relaxing and very fitting for this game.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered basic and underwhelming, with some reviewers rating them around 7-8/10 primarily due to limited visual variety beyond explosions. While the graphics are deemed adequate for the low price point of $0.99, there are complaints about the lack of resolution options and customization, which detracts from the overall quality expected in PC gaming.
“At the price of $0.99, Oik provides just what its target audience needs: cheap and nicely designed graphics of numbers, characters, and symbols for personalizing Steam achievement showcases.”
“Good looking graphics and extremely useful achievements!”
“There are some different mechanics, slight variation in objectives, and while the layout of the levels, menu, and menu selector are the same, I still feel the two game series differ a little bit graphically.”
“Graphics: pretty basic graphics, but probably a 7-8/10 (not much to see though besides explosions...)”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both entertaining and engaging, appealing to a wide audience, including younger players. Reviewers appreciate the comedic elements intertwined with challenging puzzle mechanics, making the experience both funny and relaxing, despite some levels being difficult. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay.
“I find it hilarious how you can platinum the whole game in 44 minutes (like I did), get 100% achievements, all the while not even draining your card drops.”
“Game with a different kind of puzzle mechanic, more challenging, more difficult, and more funny in my opinion.”
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking depth, with many players noting it feels more like an achievement grind than a narrative experience. However, it does incorporate a famous poem that reflects themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting a moral about resilience in the face of adversity.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story because it's mostly achievement spam.”
“In it, you will find a famous poem that has now become a popular plot involving a former Chinese president.”
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
