Oldowan

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Oldowan is a casual survival sandbox game that is focused on very early humanity and how it developed. The crafting and items are all based on real practices, but the survival aspects are relaxed. This pre-alpha version has removed endgame content that will be available once the early access is released. Features include: Foraging Crafting Building Mining Fishing Boating Gardening Exploring Hunti…

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging survival experience that keeps players engaged and on their toes.
Graphics are charming and visually pleasing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
The crafting mechanics are in-depth and rewarding, allowing players to utilize materials effectively.

The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
Enemies are overly aggressive, leading to frustrating experiences, especially early in the game.
There are several bugs and janky mechanics, such as trees not disappearing after being chopped down.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming simplicity and a visually pleasing color palette, which many players find enjoyable and cute. While some aspects of the gameplay may feel janky, the overall aesthetic contributes positively to the experience.
- “The graphics and color palette are visually pleasing, and I like the simplistic approach.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its somewhat charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
- “The visuals in Oldowan are simple, but consistently fun to look at.”
- “Graphics are simple and cute.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay features a mix of janky mechanics and a charming progression system, with unique crafting methods that reflect real-life processes. Players must creatively hunt deer by manipulating their movement, adding a strategic layer to the experience. Overall, while there are some rough edges, the engaging mechanics and visuals contribute positively to the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
- “The crafting mechanics are cool; I like that it requires different methods of crafting depending on the end result, and that it's based on real life.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its somewhat charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
- “Deers run away but follow exactly where your crosshair is pointing, which is somewhat of a game mechanic since it's the only way you can kill them - by running them into a tree and then killing them from behind.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the amusing reactions of players, particularly those who leave negative reviews, which many find entertaining and indicative of the game's comedic appeal.
- “People leaving bad reviews because they're bad is hilarious.”