Ollie & Bollie: Outdoor Estate
- January 17, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
- 6h median play time
"Ollie & Bollie: Outdoor Estate" is a charming sandbox game where you and a friend, real or AI, work together to restore an autumn estate. Complete tasks such as cutting trees, catching sheep, and building a shed using co-op controls with keyboard or gamepad. The game features a friendly Bollie AI and freerunning, providing a fun and engaging experience for players.
Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and a cozy atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play with friends or family.
- It offers a fun and silly gameplay experience with endless possibilities for shenanigans, especially in co-op mode.
- The unique mechanics and interesting tasks provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when completed.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including input issues and crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The AI companion is often unhelpful, making solo play frustrating and complicating tasks that require teamwork.
- There is no save feature, forcing players to complete the game in one sitting, which can lead to repeated restarts due to bugs.
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is frequently described as "buggy," with issues such as unresponsive inputs during simultaneous character actions and a lack of saving options, forcing players to restart after failures. While the gameplay is considered fun and engaging, these stability problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Be aware that it gets buggy and does not recognize some inputs when both characters are moving and grabbing stuff at the same time.”
“Also the entire game is just so buggy and there's no saving.”
“I really like the art style of this game but it's really buggy, and as a person playing it with a keyboard, I want to change some settings, especially if it's a 2-player game. Also, if you want to play it solo, it's hard; the AI is a bit annoying, and there are no save points or save files, so you need to start all over again.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique and interesting mechanics, particularly in object interaction, though it suffers from janky controls that can hinder the experience. Players appreciate the non-linear format and co-op emphasis, alongside the game's cute graphics and feel-good atmosphere, but some find it buggy and question its value at the price point. Overall, it offers a quirky and engaging experience, albeit with some technical shortcomings.
“I love these mechanics for interacting with objects and I would love to see them expanded in a larger game.”
“It has cute graphics, a feel-good premise, a good sound atmosphere, and unique mechanics.”
“On our third try, we got even farther, but the controls and mechanics for rope on wood are really janky and can be very difficult to trigger.”
“Funny and interesting gameplay, but a little buggy.”
“There are things about Ollie & Bollie I like: the non-linear format, the versatility of certain mechanics, and the co-op emphasis.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their cute and quirky art style, complemented by a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall aesthetic. However, players have noted that the game is buggy, which detracts from the visual experience, and there are concerns about the lack of customizable settings and save features.
“It has cute graphics, a feel-good premise, a good sound atmosphere, and unique mechanics.”
“+ nice aesthetic alongside the calming music”
“Overall a game with interesting mechanics and a quirky aesthetic.”
“The art style of this game is appealing, but the graphics are really buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While I appreciate the art style, the graphics are plagued with bugs that make gameplay frustrating.”
“The graphics have potential with a unique art style, but the numerous bugs make it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features the whimsical characters Ollie and Bollie, whose return is eagerly anticipated by fans for a more extensive narrative. Players engage in various missions that require the strategic use of tools and resources, each offering unique challenges and a rewarding sense of accomplishment upon completion.
“If Ollie and Bollie ever come back in a new game, I'd welcome their silly characters back gladly in a longer story or another short work of their estate.”
“Each mission has its own unique way to be solved and comes with a satisfying relief when you overcome each one.”
“In order to complete these tasks, you must accustom yourself to the various tools and resources that can be procured along the way and utilize them to assist you on your mission.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its cute graphics, feel-good premise, and engaging sound design, which collectively create an enjoyable experience. However, some players found the AI unhelpful, leading to frustration that detracted from the overall atmosphere.
“It has cute graphics, a feel-good premise, a good sound atmosphere, and unique mechanics.”
“I liked the atmosphere and the premise.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, describing it as absolutely hilarious and engaging. However, some note that the gameplay can be a bit buggy, which may detract from the overall experience.
“I thought this game was absolutely hilarious.”
“Funny and interesting gameplay but a little buggy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a brief yet heartwarming experience, expressing a desire for more similar titles from the developers. The emotional impact is noted for its wholesome nature, leaving a positive impression on users.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its calming qualities, complementing the overall aesthetic and enhancing the immersive experience.
“The game features a nice aesthetic alongside the calming music.”
“The game features a nice aesthetic alongside the calming music.”