Oona the Druid's Path

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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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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features colorful graphics and a charming art style that many players found appealing.
It is a free game, which demonstrates the developers' belief in their work and provides accessibility to players.
Some players enjoyed the cute and relaxing nature of the game, making it a good option for casual play.

The game is clunky, unfinished, and suffers from significant optimization issues, making it difficult to play.
Many players reported frustrating bugs and a lack of essential features, such as an in-game menu and proper controls.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players and a lack of engagement.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some 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 on weaker PCs. Overall, while the aesthetics are appreciated, many feel that the visuals alone do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and performance.
- “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 is generally considered simplistic and lacks depth, with some users noting its short length and slow performance. Despite these shortcomings, many players found it engaging enough to continue playing, especially if they are familiar with platformer mechanics. Overall, while the visuals and music are appreciated, the gameplay does not stand out as exceptional.
- “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
100%
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.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it easy to adjust settings for the best experience.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that loading times are minimal, keeping the action flowing without interruptions.”
- “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 of the game is somewhat lacking, as players noted a disconnect between the engaging trailer music and the absence of similar ambiance within the actual gameplay.
- “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.