Olive's Art-Venture

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Olive's Art-Venture is a single player survival action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by AndyL4nd and was released on September 11, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Olive's Art-Venture is a spell-slinging arena and mobbing game. Use the paper on the right side of the screen to draw shapes which then cast spells, damaging enemies and protecting you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features a unique and fun drawing mechanic for casting spells, which offers an interesting twist to the bullet hell and survival gameplay.
The art style and soundtrack are highly praised, with particular note of expressive animations and enjoyable music.
It's a free game that provides a good challenge and addictive gameplay, especially for players using drawing tablets.

The game is quite short, with some players completing it in around 30 minutes, leaving a desire for more content.
Controls can be tricky and less precise when using a mouse instead of a drawing tablet, leading to some frustration.
The one-hit death mechanic and having to restart from the beginning upon losing can feel harsh and punishing for some players.

graphics
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with many praising the charming and appealing art style, while some criticize the pixelated visuals as lazy or lacking polish. Overall, the art style is seen as a positive aspect that complements the game's design, despite not featuring advanced 3D graphics.
- “I love the idea, I love the art style, and I love the music.”
- “It's a cool idea, art style is nice.”
- “Cool arcade gameplay with really good visuals and music!”
- “So, this features really godawful, lazy pixelcrap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and appeal, with many players loving the soundtrack and its integration with the art style and gameplay. Fans specifically highlight the contributions of artists like Milkypossum and Andyland, expressing a strong desire for more music and related media. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's cohesive and enjoyable experience.
- “All the gameplay, music, and art meld together in a cohesive and tongue-in-cheek way!”
- “A delightful romp featuring the signature art of andyland and music of milkypossum.”
- “I'm glad I played this and I'm downloading the soundtrack.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a unique spell-casting mechanic that can feel a bit awkward without a drawing tablet but remains engaging and interactive. Overall, it offers fun arcade-style gameplay complemented by impressive visuals and music.
- “The unique mechanic of drawing to cast spells is a little wonky, especially without a drawing tablet, but like the store description says, it's absolutely playable and feels very interactive.”
- “Very fun game with a really interesting mechanic!”
- “Cool arcade gameplay with really good visuals and music!”