Oik 3
- November 9, 2017
- Crew Lab
- 2h median play time
"Oik 3" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game where players explore the depths of an abandoned research facility, the Crewlab. The game features challenging puzzles, unique mechanics, and a dark, atmospheric world to discover. Players must uncover the secrets of the facility and its experiments while avoiding deadly security measures and solving intricate puzzles to progress.
Reviews
- Great for achievement hunters with an impressive 5000 achievements available.
- Fun and casual physics-based puzzle game that provides a relaxing experience.
- Offers a variety of unique levels that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.
- Inconsistent physics can lead to frustrating gameplay, requiring multiple attempts to complete levels.
- The game suffers from achievement spam, causing performance issues and crashes on some systems.
- Graphics and overall quality are considered low, resembling older Flash games rather than modern titles.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic mechanics and minimal challenge, making it suitable for casual play and relaxation. While some players find it entertaining and appreciate the reliable mechanics, others note a lack of depth and innovation across the series, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, it offers decent puzzles but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or engaging gaming experience.
“It is not the most challenging as far as puzzle games go, but has simplistic gameplay and good background music, making it playable once in a while for killing time and relaxing.”
“Great puzzle game where you can train some of your thinking mechanics.”
“So, Oik is completely recommended for me - every new chapter of this series adds dozens of new levels and mechanics, and many levels, trust me, they'll prove to be very difficult and they'll need lots of patience and thinking if you want to get the single small blue block on its platform, while saving the green block too!”
“Gameplay is similar in all parts and achievements are very easy to complete.”
“The first game was fun, because it was something we hadn't seen before, but once you got to terms with the game, every other Zup/Oik title since then has been the same thing, as far as gameplay and graphics are concerned.”
“The puzzles are decent, although there seems to be some 'looseness' in the mechanics, where in, given equivalent timing, you can get different results--as if friction is not quite 'accurate' in this iteration of the series.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, fitting well with its minimalistic design, though some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety. While it serves as a pleasant background, several reviews note that the limited number of tracks can become tiresome over time, leading some to prefer muting it altogether. Overall, the music enhances the casual gameplay experience but may not satisfy those seeking a more dynamic auditory experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The background music is relaxing too.”
“The music's also relaxing and soothing, perfect for this kind of minimalistic puzzle physics game!”
“Music: this is really, really weak; in fact, there's only one incredibly lackluster piece that repeats over and over and over until you want to pour molten lead in your ears.”
“Sure, there's a mute function in the main menu, but if your solution is to just turn off the music, then that tells you something about its quality, or lack thereof.”
“It's working now, and the game is pretty tough overall, with a modest music background.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are generally considered basic and lacking in options, with no resolution adjustments or significant visual enhancements, which is disappointing for a PC title. While some users appreciate the availability of cool backgrounds and items for customization, the overall visual experience is deemed underwhelming, often compared unfavorably to flash games. Despite some fun elements, the graphics do not stand out and fail to meet the expectations of PC gamers.
“If you want access to very reasonably priced cool backgrounds for creating Steam artwork, or a ton of items to complete a workshop showcase, this is your game.”
“Some levels were very RNG reliant, especially the level with the graphic that has the number 8 as its icon.”
“Anyways, as I always do when reviewing oik-like games, I suggest you check out flash games too because you'll find hundreds of levels with similar mechanics but different graphics and purposes.”
“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.”
“Graphics: pretty basic graphics, but probably a 7-8/10 (not much to see though besides explosions...)”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quite funny and relaxing, with elements that encourage creative thinking, such as inverted gravity and other amusing features. Players find the blend of humor and challenge enjoyable, making for a unique gaming experience.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“Some levels will also have inverted gravity and other funny things ;)”
“It's a nice game that encourages creative thinking while being funny at the same time.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. However, some users feel that the narrative is lacking depth, describing it as a filler experience that detracts from the overall engagement.
“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.”
“With the lack of a story and the amount of achievements you will get in one level, it feels like a filler experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is compromised by inconsistent physics and frequent lag or freezing, primarily caused by excessive achievement notifications.
“The physics are inconsistent, and the game lags and freezes due to the achievement spam it produces.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable during long sessions.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”