Oirbo

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"Oirbo" is a 2D action-platformer adventure game set on a massive, dangerous spacecraft. Explore interconnected areas, fight enemies, and uncover the ship's history in this galactic adventure. The "Mechanical Mayhem" update introduces a new zone with challenging obstacles, fierce enemies, and massive bosses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

Stunning hand-drawn art style and fantastic graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Fluid and responsive controls, making platforming enjoyable and engaging.
Unique storytelling approach that relies on visuals rather than text, encouraging exploration and discovery.

Some players find the game too hands-off, leading to feelings of being lost or overwhelmed.
Frustration can arise from challenging boss fights and difficult platforming sections.
A few players expressed disappointment, feeling the game did not meet their expectations despite high review scores.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their hand-drawn art style, which enhances the sense of exploration and complements the game's lore. Reviewers highlight the combination of stunning visuals and solid controls, contributing to an overall immersive experience in this platformer.
- “Love the art style as it is all hand drawn.”
- “Great platformer with amazing graphics and music.”
- “The controls are solid, the artwork is perfect and the sense of exploration is great.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents its story uniquely through visual storytelling, relying solely on animations without any text, which enhances the narrative experience. Players appreciate the polished execution of this approach, as it complements the exploration and gameplay typical of metroidvanias, allowing them to piece together the story as they progress.
- “I find it interesting that this game tells its story visually.”
- “Gameplay is very similar to other metroidvanias, with a lot of exploration, upgrades, health increases, maps you have to find, boss fights, and a story you piece together. I really like that it has no text, only animations, and the same applies to the menus; it has all of that done in a very polished way.”
- “The story is told through images alone, which is a unique way of showing the narrative as it unfolds.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of traditional metroidvanias, featuring extensive exploration, upgrades, health increases, and challenging boss fights, all presented in a polished manner without text, relying solely on animations. Players can expect a rich experience with numerous secret areas and hours of engaging content, making it both interesting and enjoyable.
- “Gameplay is very similar to other metroidvanias, with a lot of exploration, upgrades, health increases, maps you have to find, boss fights, and a story you piece together. I really like that it has no text, only animations, and the same applies to the menus. It has all of that done in a very polished way.”
- “Really interesting and fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very similar to other metroidvanias, with a lot of exploration, upgrades, health increases, maps you have to find, boss fights, a story you piece together. I really like that it has no text, only animations, and the same applies to the menus; it has all of that done in a very polished way.”
- “Oirbo might look like a cute robot, but this is a hard metroidvania with plenty of bosses, areas, secret spots, and lots of hours of gameplay!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the impressive graphics, contributing to an overall enjoyable platforming experience.
- “Great platformer with amazing graphics and music.”