Ookibloks

About

Ookibloks is a single-player musical action puzzler where you help Ooki the Monkey recover his stolen bananas. With over 100 stages across nine distinct worlds, each with its own unique soundtrack and boss character, players can enjoy an ultra-catchy musical experience. Extra features include "Banana Chase" mode for perfecting your skills and the challenging "Devil Cat's Volcano" for hardcore players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features cute and colorful graphics, appealing to both kids and adults, with a charming soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
Gameplay is simple to learn but offers enough challenge to keep players engaged, with over 100 levels and various obstacles that require strategic thinking.
Ooki's character and the overall theme create a fun and light-hearted atmosphere, making it a great casual game for short bursts of play.

The game suffers from technical issues on modern PCs, including display problems and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to play.
It feels like a mobile port with a lack of depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' interest for long.
The lives system and daily challenges seem unnecessary and detract from the overall gameplay, as they were likely designed for a free-to-play model.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and easy to learn, with responsive controls and a mix of fun puzzles and challenges that keep players engaged. While some find it shallow or overly simplistic, others appreciate its solid mechanics, charming visuals, and catchy music, making it enjoyable for short sessions. However, issues like a lack of a retry button and free-to-play mechanics detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “Game is really nice, long gameplay and rather fun puzzles for the price.”
- “Very good game with beautiful graphics and fantastic music, but above all it shines with its own light in its gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is solid, fast-paced, and makes you think about how to approach each stage to get the S rank.”
- “A bit convoluted to explain, but you can get the idea pretty quick watching a gameplay video... and ultimately it's a shallow experience that would barely be worth playing on an iPhone, let alone here on Steam.”
- “But in terms of gameplay, it's way too simple for my tastes.”
- “The gameplay can be picked up rather easily, and for short bursts can be enjoyable.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its seamless integration with sound effects. Many players find it to be the standout feature, describing it as superb, charming, and well-composed, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. While some note minor issues with audio quality, the general consensus is that the soundtrack is a delightful complement to the game's vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay.
- “Very good game with beautiful graphics and fantastic music, but above all it shines with its own light in its gameplay.”
- “Cute, charming puzzle game with an earmeltingly wonderful soundtrack, simple controls, addicting combo-score attack mode, and wonderful visual direction.”
- “As much as I love the art and the gameplay, the music (and the way the sound effects feed into it) is easily the best element of the game.”
- “I saw that the music was given with the game and I was skeptical about it really being worth it as MP3s, and oh boy was I wrong.”
- “The MP3s have some very noticeable compression artifacts.”
- “Don't let this cute artwork and music deceive you; in all its cuteness, you will need much skill and fast thinking to master this game.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
68%
12%
The graphics of the game are characterized by simplistic, cartoonish 2D art that some users find reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, lacking substantial visual depth or detail. While the bright and colorful aesthetic appeals to a younger audience and complements the game's lighthearted tone, many reviewers note that the visuals do not meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality graphics. Overall, the art style is described as cute and charming, but it suffers from a lack of complexity and polish.
- “Very good game with beautiful graphics and fantastic music, but above all it shines with its own light in its gameplay.”
- “The artwork and character designs match the tone of the game perfectly and I feel it was a great design choice.”
- “The bright, colorful art style and monkey theme makes it accessible to kids, but it's definitely challenging enough for adults.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The story in the game is light and simple, serving primarily as a backdrop for engaging gameplay rather than a deep narrative experience. Players embark on a whimsical adventure to retrieve stolen bananas from crabs, with charming Japanese-inspired elements and fun boss encounters enhancing the overall experience. While not intended for those seeking a profound storyline, it effectively sets the stage for enjoyable puzzle challenges and competitive play.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Story mode is very cute, and I love the Japanese-inspired monsters and subtle anime and gaming references.”
- “So the story is just fluff and took one minute to write, but this is just a setup for a very fun block puzzle game.”
- “In story mode, you play as a monkey in an Angry Birds scenario where crabs snuck onto the beach and stole your precious bananas.”
- “Firstly, the storyline gets you right into the game; you know what you're doing, and if you love bananas as much as Ooki does, you're going to want to help him out!”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highly praised for its charming and cute designs that align perfectly with the overall tone, making them appealing and collectible. Reviewers appreciate the artistic choices that enhance the game's aesthetic and thematic coherence.
- “The artwork and character designs match the tone of the game perfectly, and I feel it was a great design choice.”
- “If you have seen any screenshots of this game, the character designs are too cute not to collect!”
- “It's charming and cute, and has a great character design and theme to it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its cute and charming aesthetic, complemented by heartwarming visuals and audio that enhance the emotional experience. Its engaging mechanics and numerous levels create a delightful balance of challenge without being overly complex, contributing to an overall feel-good atmosphere.
- “It's cute, charming, has great game mechanics and a large amount of levels to keep it going. Both its visuals and audio are charming and heartwarming, and it is neither too complex nor too simple.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Ookibloks is heavily criticized for its reliance on ads and microtransactions typical of free mobile games, detracting from the overall experience. Users express a desire for a paid version that eliminates ads and offers a more enjoyable gameplay experience, particularly on PC.
- “Currently, Ookibloks is also free on iOS devices. iPhone or iPad would have been my recommendation, had it not been for the nuisance of being bombarded with ads, which is common for free mobile games.”
- “Developers, if you want this game on PC, that's fine, but power-ups and everything related to the challenges were clearly only made for the mobile version and its microtransactions, so please remove them from the game.”
- “There's always Humble Mobile Bundle, and I'm sure many wouldn't mind paying just to play on mobile without having to suffer from ads.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and amusing graphics, which users find delightful and entertaining.
- “I love the graphics; they're cute and funny.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns make every moment enjoyable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cheerful and lively presentation, creating a happy and bouncy environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game is a product of its presentation, designed to create a happy, bouncy atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and vibrant.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The game is a product of its presentation in that it is designed to have a happy, bouncy atmosphere.”