Ooblets
- July 15, 2020
- Glumberland
- 19h median play time
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Get on Epic Games Store"Ooblets" is a single-player Role Playing game with a splendid story, phenomenal mechanics, and masterful music. It offers a cozy, eccentric farming and creature collection experience, allowing players to grow and customize their homestead and ooblets, form relationships with quirky townsfolk, and engage in dance-battles. The game also includes familiar farming functions such as growing crops and using machines for cooking and other tasks. However, be prepared for grinding and strong emotional elements.
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Reviews
- Charming and whimsical art style with adorable character designs.
- Engaging gameplay that combines farming, creature collecting, and dance battles.
- Relaxing experience with no time pressure, allowing players to progress at their own pace.
- Repetitive tasks and fetch quests can lead to a feeling of stagnation.
- Limited character customization options and shallow NPC interactions.
- Dance battles lack depth and strategy, making them feel easy and unchallenging.
- grinding364 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of "Ooblets" has received mixed feedback from players. While some find the farming and resource gathering enjoyable and not overly tedious, others feel that the game can become repetitive and slow, particularly in the early stages where progress is hindered by resource demands. Overall, players appreciate the cute aesthetics and engaging mechanics, but many acknowledge that the grind can be a significant part of the experience, which may deter some players.
“Not tedious, lots of rewards and easy goals mixed with medium and longer term quests.”
“The concept is fun and the design/style is adorable but, as it is, the game gets pretty boring, tedious, and repetitive after the first few in-game days.”
“The idea is fun and what I saw of the story is promising, but the game is so unbalanced and tedious that I couldn't stick with it.”
“The sad fact is that if I had to sum up the game in one word it would be tedious.”
- story254 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as light-hearted and whimsical, featuring a mix of fetch quests and charming characters, though it lacks depth and can feel repetitive. While some players appreciate the cute aesthetics and the anti-capitalist themes, others find the main plot short and the tasks tedious, leading to a sense of emptiness after completion. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which many enjoy despite its simplicity.
“The story is just awesome and silly as well and has some very fun nods to some fun social commentary that I can't get enough of.”
“The storyline is charming and fun, and you can keep playing after the main quest wraps up.”
“It's an indie game with a unique concept and style, an intriguing story, and a wholesome environment.”
“However, the main plot of the game falls flat in the tasks it has you do.”
“After the main plot is finished, there's really nothing left to do besides completion badges and catching all ooblets.”
“The story is very light-hearted and generic, which pushes you to go on errands to unlock feature x, buy thing y at the store, or go to place z.”
- gameplay162 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Ooblets is characterized by a cozy and accessible farming and creature-collecting loop, featuring simple mechanics like dance battles and item gathering. While many players appreciate the charming aesthetics and relaxing nature of the game, some criticize its lack of depth, repetitive tasks, and shallow combat mechanics, which can lead to a tedious experience, especially in the endgame. Overall, it appeals to fans of casual gameplay but may disappoint those seeking more complexity and challenge.
“Farming and sea-dangling mechanics were easy to grasp, and good on the game devs for emphasizing that there is no need to rush quests, but instead we should spend time speaking with the townies.”
“The farming and creature collection mechanics are well-crafted and add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and motivating.”
“It checks all my boxes for an addicting gameplay loop, the kind that makes me lose track of time because I hit the 'just one more day' mode and suddenly it's 4am.”
“While I did enjoy the game to its fullest, the battles were pretty easy (with no outlet to find a real challenge) and the end-game will be a slog if you didn't collect and hold enough specific materials through your gameplay.”
“For one, the gameplay (in my opinion) is pretty shallow and not very well designed and balanced.”
“The gameplay loop, especially at the beginning of the game, is very, very tiring.”
- music132 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, uplifting, and unique qualities, often described as bouncy and fun, making it a highlight for many players. While some find the soundtrack charming and memorable, others note that certain tracks can become repetitive, particularly in specific areas. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's whimsical atmosphere and contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“The music is what makes this game 10/10 for me.”
“With its charming graphics, cheerful music, and whimsical world, this game offers a unique and immersive experience that will keep you hooked for hours.”
“The music makes you want to dance with them and there are so many things to do and see.”
“The musical aspect feels underexplored.”
“My biggest (and basically only?) critique of the game is that there's roughly 3 music tracks that play in Badgetown and they get super repetitive, super quick.”
“The game is cute and seems fun but I just cannot get into the grating music.”
- graphics122 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of Ooblets are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cute art style, which enhances the game's cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and whimsical character designs, noting that the aesthetics contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. However, some critiques mention a lack of variety in animations and character customization options, suggesting that while the graphics are a highlight, they may not fully compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“Ooblets caught my eye initially because of the intensely cute graphics and the silly language.”
“The graphics are amazing, the characters are lovable, and it's got very relaxing gameplay.”
“With its charming graphics, cheerful music, and whimsical world, this game offers a unique and immersive experience that will keep you hooked for hours.”
“It's dull & grindy underneath the aesthetics.”
“Graphic wise, it's very bland and everything shares almost if not all the same animations.”
“The style of animation doesn't match the art style, really emphasizing the 'store-bought' feeling behind character movements.”
- humor120 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and quirkiness, with many players finding the dialogue, character interactions, and whimsical art style genuinely hilarious. The blend of silly humor, creative character designs, and lighthearted writing creates a cozy and enjoyable experience, making it a great choice for those seeking a fun and relaxing game. While some humor may feel overly commercial or childlike, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a delightful and amusing atmosphere.
“This game is so funny and wacky.”
“The humor they exude through the game allows for a calming and enjoyable experience on top of still providing a strategic aspect through their turn-based dance battle card system.”
“I really enjoy that the NPCs are quirky along with their dry humor; everyone wears their personality on their sleeve, actively making fun of you or other NPCs or simply being the weirdest/quirkiest they can be.”
- emotional48 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Ooblets" is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its wholesome, calming nature and heartwarming impact on their lives, especially during challenging times. The game's charming aesthetics, delightful dialogue, and engaging gameplay foster a strong emotional attachment to its characters and mechanics, making it a favorite among fans of cozy gaming. However, some players note a lack of deeper emotional investment, feeling that the game's overly sweet tone may not resonate with everyone.
“It had an indisputable positive, soothing, and heart-warming impact on my personal life, and I dare to say that this reverberated to countless other players, notably so during such an astoundingly obscure and somber period—if not the most of all over the last two decades—for humanity.”
“I am emotionally attached to every Ooblet I have gotten so far, and love that during the Halloween event you can get little costumes for them too!”
“The stunning aesthetics, delightful dialogue, and wholesome gameplay make it an all-time favorite.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cute art style, cozy graphics, and pleasant music, creating an immersive experience that players can enjoy for hours. However, some users note that while the atmosphere is charming, the gameplay can become repetitive and slow, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“The atmosphere, the dialogue, the art style, everything is perfect.”
“The graphics are lovely, the play is so pleasant, and though the silly language is, well, silly, the atmosphere is still pleasingly cozy.”
“The art and music and atmosphere are so cozy, and I can spend hours and hours getting lost in it.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviews on replayability for the game are mixed; while some players find it to have abundant replay value and describe it as a cute and fun experience, others criticize it for being bare bones and lacking depth, leading to a feeling of emptiness and ultimately deeming it not worth the price.
“It's got replayability out the wazoo and it's a super cute and fun experience.”
“It's very bare bones, has elements of Pokémon, Animal Crossing, and Stardew Valley, but just feels very empty and definitely not worth the price. I really wanted to like this; the art style is its highest feature, but the gameplay is boring and lacking in replay value.”
“However, Ooblets has no replay value.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its cute aesthetics and improved mechanics compared to other cozy titles, but it suffers from significant bugs, particularly in the last two areas, which detracts from the overall experience. While it runs well and provides humor, the stability issues are a notable concern for players.
“Runs great, super funny, and scratching that cozy itch I've been craving.”
“Very cute game with better mechanics and fleshed out features than a lot of quickly produced cozy games; however, it's super buggy and the last two areas are a mess.”
“And on top of that, the game is buggy.”
- character development6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game features charming and adorable character designs that contribute to its cozy aesthetic, reviewers express disappointment in the lack of depth and innovation in character development, suggesting that the overall experience feels somewhat shallow despite the appealing visuals.
“The music has a nice bop to it and the character designs (Ooblets too) are absolutely adorable.”
“It's a perfect mix of cozy style gaming - cute graphics, delightful character designs and sounds, boppin' music, and it's so full of charm.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for limiting performance to a maximum of 60 fps, which has led to stuttering issues on higher-end PCs, frustrating players seeking smoother gameplay.
“It doesn't seem to run at anything higher than 60 fps, which on my main PC is a little annoying as it can, and does, cause stuttering.”
