Ooglians

About

"Ooglians" is a strategy game where players build towers to defend their reactor from mysterious creatures called Ooglians. The local multi-player game offers both co-op and competitive modes for 1-2 players, with a roadmap for future updates based on community feedback. Features include base building, attraction of Ooglians to machinery, and protection of the reactor, with potential expansions such as additional Ooglian types and non-gameplay elements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fun concept that combines tower defense with factory-building mechanics, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Despite its current alpha state, many players find the game enjoyable and see significant potential for future updates and improvements.
The developer appears to be responsive to player feedback, with updates that have improved gameplay mechanics and added new features.

The game is currently plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, leaving players confused about game mechanics and how to effectively use equipment.
The controls are clunky and frustrating, particularly the manual aiming system, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with many players enjoying the unique mechanics and fun challenges, particularly for fans of tower defense games. However, some users noted that the game is still in early development, lacking depth and polish, and suggested that certain controls could be improved for a better experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is engaging, it may feel incomplete and overly complicated at this stage.
- “Then the developer tried a couple of approaches to make certain mechanics more playable and fun (and took the players' opinions into consideration), and also after a couple of updates and adding a lot of new stuff into the game, the game is currently in a very playable state and is a lot of fun!!”
- “Fun little game, tough to learn the mechanics but in a fun challenging way.”
- “Gameplay and mechanics are amazing, may there not be a whole lot to do so far.”
- “Odd gameplay.”
- “Having this much difficulty with the controls does not work well with the RTS gameplay.”
- “Simple control options/changes like making rotate turret a right-click option while having other interactions on left-click would make a drastic difference in gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users express that the game requires significant optimization to improve its performance, with many looking forward to future updates that may address these issues.
- “Looking forward to updates and further optimization.”
- “Game still needs much optimization regarding performance.”
- “Game still needs much optimization regarding performance.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect reminiscent of "Vampire Survivors," offering an addictive yet mind-numbing experience that can lead to hours of unintentional gameplay. However, the excessive micro-management involved is often viewed as tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The amount of microtransactions is both ridiculous and the nature of it is tedious.”
- “I could see this having the same energy as Vampire Survivors—just melting your brain and grinding this for hours accidentally.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its quirky and amusing concepts, particularly the idea of battling whimsical enemies like "ooglians" while managing a comical array of machines and gadgets. However, some players feel that the humor is overshadowed by frustrations with the aiming system.
- “I look forward to building a powerful empire of machines to battle the ever-growing waves of evil ooglians who try to destroy my precious cranks, buttons, turrets, and whatever more hilarious things will get implemented.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is hindered by its buggy and unfinished state, which detracts from the overall experience, especially since development has ceased.
- “This was a good game with potential; however, development has ceased, and the buggy, unfinished state the game is currently in makes it difficult to enjoy.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the developer's efforts to enhance gameplay mechanics and incorporate user feedback have significantly improved the game's replayability. With multiple updates and new content, the game is now considered highly enjoyable and engaging for repeated playthroughs.
- “The developers have made significant improvements based on player feedback, resulting in a game that is not only fun but also highly replayable with new content added regularly.”
- “With each update, the game introduces fresh mechanics and features that keep the experience engaging, making it easy to jump back in for another playthrough.”
- “The variety of gameplay options and the continuous addition of new content ensure that there's always something new to explore, enhancing the game's replayability.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's art style has received positive feedback, with users expressing their love for its visual design.
- “I love the art style of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the world to life.”
- “The attention to detail in the visuals is absolutely breathtaking.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its exceptional mood and surprising musical score that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere and mood are second to none; I wasn't really expecting the score to be the way it was.”
- “The game's atmosphere envelops you, making every moment feel immersive and engaging.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a truly unforgettable experience.”