Ooga Booga Battle
- January 20, 2025
- Scrumbo Studios
Get on SteamFEED 'EM, RAISE 'EM, BATTLE 'EM! ABOUT:One stormy night, while exploring the woods near your hometown, you stumble upon a strange egg nestled in the underbrush, glowing faintly in the dark. Curiosity gets the better of you, and you bring it home, not knowing what lies inside. The next morning, the egg hatches, and out pops a tiny, mysterious creature—an “Ooga Booga Baby.” Unsure of where it cam…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and fun with simple yet well-crafted graphics and sound, evoking an old school spirit.
- Engaging gameplay that allows players to jump in and learn mechanics without tutorials, enhancing the experience.
- Smooth combat and a variety of monsters to evolve into, keeping the gameplay fresh and interesting.
- The aiming system can be difficult to master, leading to frustrating missed attacks and dropped combos.
- Multiplayer ranked mode is plagued by cheating, making it unplayable for competitive players.
- Some bugs related to combo counting with certain monsters have been reported, although some have been fixed in updates.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality, with particular acclaim for the end credits track, described as sublime. Additionally, players note that the sound effects are crisp and enhance the overall experience.
“From the simple yet well-crafted sprites and menu design to the absolutely sublime end credits music, this game is a treat.”
“Edit v1.0.1: The bug involving the boss monsters has been fixed, and I can safely say that the music and the sound effects are extremely crisp and good.”
“Cannot comment on music because I played this during class, but I will edit later if possible.”
“Edit v1.0.1: the bug involving the boss monsters has been fixed, and I can safely say that the music and the sound effects are extremely crisp and good.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming one-bit style that evokes nostalgia for classic virtual pet games, complemented by simple yet effective sound design. Overall, the art style aligns well with the straightforward gameplay, enhancing the retro experience.
“Nice one-bit graphics and sounds too.”
“The art style and gameplay are very simple and reminiscent of old virtual pet games.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility, allowing players to dive in and learn mechanics intuitively without the need for tutorials. Its simple art style and mechanics evoke nostalgia for classic virtual pet games.
“I love how you just jump in and go; you figure out the mechanics without tutorials or hand-holding.”
“The art style and gameplay are very simple and reminiscent of old virtual pet games.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for featuring poorly developed characters and a convoluted narrative that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the plot lacks coherence and fails to engage players effectively.
“The characters are poorly developed and the story feels disjointed.”
“The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“The narrative is filled with clichés and fails to offer anything new or interesting.”
