Olgob the Bold
- January 20, 2023
- Crab Juice
Get on Steam"Olgob the Bold" is a solo-developed Metroidvania Soulslike game, where you play as an orc named Olgob on a quest to overthrow the oppressive Bear Lords. The game features a mutating castle with interconnected areas and the sole objective of collecting 20 bear asses, with over 500 lines of unique, gibberish dialogue. This humorous and challenging experience offers a fresh take on the genre.
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Reviews
- The game features unique and engaging boss fights that stand out from other soulslike and metroidvania titles.
- The humor and quirky references throughout the game add a fun and entertaining layer to the experience.
- The combat system is solid and allows for a variety of playstyles, making it enjoyable and rewarding as players progress.
- Some players find the platforming difficulty to be excessively challenging, which may deter casual gamers.
- There are complaints about the game feeling repetitive at times, with a lack of clear guidance on where to go next.
- A few players expected a different experience and were disappointed by certain aspects of the gameplay.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, receiving a score of 9/10 for its engaging souls-like mechanics, impressive background art, and humor. Players appreciate the variety of fighting styles available, making it a fun and customizable experience for fans of the genre.
“It's a souls-like with some amazing background art, humor, and fleshed out mechanics.”
“Overall, a very fun game; pick it up if you want to have a souls-like experience with good fighting mechanics to choose from to fit your style.”
“Amazing gameplay, lads.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever humor, particularly through pun jokes and well-developed characters, which add a lighthearted touch to its otherwise serious souls-like gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the blend of tragedy and humor, highlighting the game's ability to evoke laughter while maintaining engaging mechanics and stunning background art.
“This game is just hilarious.”
“First off, I am a big fan of pun jokes, and I love how this game nails those, plus a lot of other humor factors on the side.”
“Characters are hilarious.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing aesthetics, with a score of 8/10, showcasing well-designed environments, diverse enemies, and fluid combat moves.
“The graphics are stunning, showcasing a beautifully crafted environment with diverse enemies and fluid combat moves.”
“The aesthetics are impressive, earning a solid 8/10.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, receiving a perfect score of 10/10 for its fitting ambiance that enhances the old dungeon crawler vibe, encouraging exploration and immersion in the environment.
“Sound and music: 10/10”
“The music is pretty fitting to the environment, and I like the old dungeon crawler vibe in the game. Finding all the keys to open the doors makes me want to explore more.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express surprise at the emotional depth of the game, finding themselves moved by unexpected themes involving orcs and bear lords, highlighting the game's ability to evoke feelings despite its humorous and unconventional elements.
“I didn't think I would get emotional talking about orcs who eat poop and bear lords who cosplay as video game characters.”
