Oona the Druid's Path

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Oona the Druid's Path is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Astro Pup Games and was released on February 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Join the young druid Oona in an adventure to complete her first task to become a full druid. Travel through thick forests and swamps, face the creatures inhabiting them, reach the Cloud Kingdom and fight against the evil Meiga in this beautiful 2.5D platformer game.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The graphics are colorful and visually appealing, contributing to a charming atmosphere.
The game offers a cute and relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual play.

The game is clunky and unfinished, with numerous bugs and optimization issues that hinder gameplay.
Movement is slow and frustrating, making it difficult to enjoy the platforming mechanics.
There is a lack of in-game menu options and settings, which limits player control and customization.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and colorful visuals, while others criticize the lack of optimization and absence of graphics settings, making it challenging for players with weaker PCs. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, but they are not enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “Seems like it was a fun mini project for the devs with some clunk, but overall it was nice to experience for a couple of hours with some really beautiful visuals and rich music.”
- “I am looking forward to it being updated because I really like the art style.”
- “I mean it took me an hour to beat the final boss, but let me say my thoughts on the game first: the graphics are amazing and the design for characters and environment has its own style that helps the game feel alive like an actual world.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is poorly optimized, and it also does not have options for configuring graphics - as a result, the game is quite difficult to run on weak PCs.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “[*]- missing graphics settings”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and richness, contributing positively to the overall experience, especially with standout tracks like the ending song. However, some players noted a lack of variety, with certain tracks becoming repetitive and detracting from the atmosphere. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, it may not be groundbreaking.
- “Seems like it was a fun mini project for the devs with some clunk, but overall it was nice to experience for a couple of hours with some really beautiful visuals and rich music.”
- “Absolutely amazing platformer with a great soundtrack and beautiful art style. Oona the druid's path was a challenge (especially the golem's) but fun to play.”
- “Great game though, 9 out of 10. It's beautiful, the music is nice, and it plays well.”
- “The song in the trailer got me excited to play, but it wasn't in the game, which left a noticeable absence of atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “I expected a dynamic soundtrack, but the music is often forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, while others appreciate its familiarity and persistence despite challenges. The game is noted for its decent visuals and music, but it falls short of offering a compelling experience, particularly for those seeking intricate mechanics. Overall, while it may not be groundbreaking, it retains a level of engagement that keeps players coming back.
- “Even when I was dying dozens of times and completely lost and totally baffled by the mechanics, I still wanted to keep playing!”
- “If you play platformers on a regular basis, then a lot of the mechanics might be what you're used to.”
- “Good artwork, decent music, nothing groundbreaking as far as gameplay, everything works for the most part.”
- “The gameplay is not complicated or intricate; the game itself is also short and does not take much time.”
- “Ran incredibly slowly; I could not find a way to pop up the menu or options once gameplay started.”
- “Good artwork, decent music; nothing groundbreaking as far as gameplay, everything works for the most part.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking configurable graphics options, which makes it challenging to run on weaker PCs. Despite these issues leading to stuttering and lag, some users still recommend the platformer for its gameplay.
- “Unfortunately, the game is poorly optimized, and it also does not have options for configuring graphics, making it quite difficult to play on weak PCs.”
- “I still recommend this platformer, even though I couldn't enjoy it due to the constant stuttering and lag.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has received high praise, with users highlighting its engaging narrative and well-developed characters. Many appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the plot, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the storytelling is considered a significant strength that enhances the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, including clunky controls and occasional glitches that can hinder progress, particularly in its early access phase. Players have reported needing to reset to checkpoints due to these problems.
- “The controls are a bit clunky sometimes (still early access, so expected), and I did hit a couple of glitches that made continuing a level impossible, forcing a reset to the checkpoint.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is noted to be lacking, as players felt a disconnect between the engaging trailer music and the absence of similar elements within the game itself.
- “The song over the trailer got me into playing, but it wasn't in the game, so there was a slight absence of atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character design is highly praised for its adorable and appealing aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall character development experience.