Ooglians
- December 15, 2022
- Cat Shawl Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting concept that combines tower defense with factory-building mechanics.
- Despite its current alpha state, many players find it fun and engaging, with potential for future updates to enhance gameplay.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and has made improvements over time, showing promise for the game's development.
- The game is currently plagued by frequent crashes and lacks a save feature, making it frustrating to play.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage turrets and navigate the game effectively.
- Many players feel the game is unbalanced, with random upgrades leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has evolved positively through player feedback and updates, resulting in a fun and engaging experience with unique mechanics, though it remains challenging to learn. While many players appreciate the depth and potential of the game, some express concerns about the complexity of new mechanics being introduced too early in development, and the lack of content to fully utilize the gameplay. Overall, the game is enjoyable, especially for fans of tower defense, but it still feels incomplete with limited objectives and some control issues.
“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.”
“Having this much difficulty with the controls does not work well with the RTS gameplay.”
“Simple control options, like making rotate turret a right-click option while having other interactions on left-click, would make a drastic difference in gameplay.”
“Current state contains the core gameplay only.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game requires significant optimization to improve performance, and users are hopeful for future updates to address these issues.
“Looking forward to updating and further optimization.”
“Game still needs much optimization regarding performance.”
“Game still needs much optimization regarding performance.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 aiming system detracts from the overall experience.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the developer's efforts to enhance gameplay mechanics and incorporate user feedback have significantly improved the game's replayability, making it more enjoyable and engaging after several updates and new content additions.
“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 every playthrough feels unique and exciting.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's art style has received positive feedback, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its visual design.
“I love the art style of the game.”
“The graphics are absolutely stunning and bring the world to life.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is breathtaking.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive and tedious, leading to frustration with the amount of micro-management required.
“The amount of grinding is both ridiculous and the nature of it is tedious.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 completely, making every moment feel immersive and engaging.”
“From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a truly unforgettable experience.”
