Oozi: Earth Adventure

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 304 reviews
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  • story
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"Relive classic 2D platforming in Oozi: Earth Adventure, now with HD visuals and hand-drawn art. Enjoy a story of an alien pilot, Oozi, trying to return home after crashing on Earth. With various difficulty levels and Steam integration features like Achievements, Leaderboards, and Quantum Ghosts, this game offers fun for all kinds of gamers."

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 304 reviews
graphics50 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • Fun platform game suitable for kids and casual players, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Rayman and Mario.
  • Bright, colorful graphics and smooth controls enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.
  • Offers a variety of difficulty levels, including a 'Kid' mode that allows younger players to enjoy the game without the risk of dying.
  • The game suffers from repetitive level design and mechanics, leading to a lack of innovation and excitement as players progress.
  • Some players experience frustrating control issues, particularly with wall jumps and hitboxes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The story is minimal and not engaging, with some bosses being underwhelming and lacking challenge compared to earlier levels.
  • graphics78 mentions

    The graphics of "Oozi: Earth Adventure" are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and hand-drawn art style, reminiscent of classic platformers. Reviewers highlight the game's clean visuals and charming character designs, noting that the graphics enhance the overall fun and nostalgic experience. While some mention minor issues, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “One of the standout features of Oozi: Earth Adventure is its vibrant and colorful graphics.”
    • “The graphics are cute and colorful.”
    • “Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art.”
    • “The whole aesthetic feels like a flash game.”
    • “Graphics are simple and not scary.”
    • “To me, the graphics invoke a more retro-inspired look than most pixel art games.”
  • gameplay68 mentions

    The gameplay of "Oozi: Earth Adventure" is characterized as a classic 2D platformer with smooth mechanics and charming visuals, though it often relies on familiar mechanics and can feel repetitive. While the game offers a variety of difficulty levels and power-ups that enhance gameplay, some players find the mechanics lack originality and depth. Overall, it provides enjoyable, casual platforming fun, appealing to fans of the genre despite its shortcomings.

    • “The gameplay in Oozi: Earth Adventure is fast-paced and exciting.”
    • “There are many positives in the game - instant gameplay, good level design, variability of the game environment, wide variety of enemies, the game constantly serves new ideas and mechanics, good system of checkpoints, four levels of difficulty that one can choose from, responsive controls most of the time, beautiful hand-drawn graphics and nice music.”
    • “Then you get into the actual gameplay and it's... well, very generic, who guessed it?”
    • “Here, every mechanic has been used before; your abilities are bare bones and the enemies you come across have been seen everywhere.”
    • “Despite hitting the controls with precise timing, you won't always stick or rebound as you should, and these sequences turn into aggravating wrestling matches with the game mechanics that frequently end with a drop to your doom.”
  • story51 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered simplistic and underdeveloped, revolving around an alien named Oozi who crashes on Earth and seeks to recover his lost gear. While some players found the narrative to be quirky and enjoyable, many criticized it for lacking depth and engagement, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the story mode offers a straightforward experience that may appeal to casual gamers, but it fails to provide a compelling narrative that resonates with players.

    • “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.”
    • “It tells the story of Oozi - an alien spaceship pilot who crashed on a mysterious planet, lost his suit, and needs to find his way home.”
    • “The game is childishly cute and the story is kept simple.”
    • “I really had to push through the boredom to complete the story mode, which wasn’t really much of a story.”
    • “As for the negatives, there are not many of them - very basic story that is not really developed further, sometimes the strange reactions to your commands while jumping, only few dull sounds and the absence of dubbing.”
    • “The story (what little there is) gives no real incentive to care about the characters.”
  • music50 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its upbeat and pleasant nature that complements the colorful graphics and gameplay. However, some criticize it for being repetitive and forgettable, with a few users experiencing issues like music not playing at all. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere, it may not stand out as a highlight for all players.

    • “The game's soundtrack is also impressive, and it adds to the game's fast-paced and energetic atmosphere.”
    • “Loving the gameplay, visuals, and the music is chilled and upbeat.”
    • “The upbeat music and colorful setting go great together, and the soundtrack has a very nice bass clarinet part in it which I am fond of.”
    • “The music and sound effects seem to suffer from bad sound design.”
    • “The music is forgettable, and that's really about the only negative.”
    • “Music and sound definitely are the weakest part of this game.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game is praised for its lighthearted and silly humor, featuring cute characters and amusing sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, such as quirky creatures and playful mechanics, making it a fun and engaging platformer. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “Smooth mechanics, simple pick up and play platforming, silly stupid hints of humor and sound effects, catchy music and bright pretty colors.”
    • “It's a funny game; the sound, UI, and characters are good. I have no regrets buying this game.”
    • “You jump around, gather stars, stomp funny looking creatures on the head while avoiding falling into lava, water, and being crushed (among other things) on your way to the exit.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players report a mix of frustration and nostalgia in their emotional experiences with the game. While technical issues can lead to moments of annoyance, the overall sentiment is that the game evokes a strong sense of childhood joy and nostalgia, making it feel fresh and engaging despite its flaws.

    • “My experience may have been anomalous, but I recommend this based solely on the fact that it made me feel like a kid again for some mysterious reason.”
    • “This game made me feel nostalgic without making me feel like I was playing something outdated.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by an impressive soundtrack that enhances its fast-paced and energetic feel, complemented by a unique color palette. This combination creates a special ambiance that keeps players engaged for extended periods. Overall, the sound design effectively aligns with the game's overall atmosphere.

    • “The game's soundtrack is impressive, adding to the fast-paced and energetic atmosphere.”
    • “It has an atmosphere, music, and a tonality of colors that make it special and unique; you can spend a couple of days immersed in this game.”
    • “The sound fits in very well with the game's atmosphere.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players find the game to have high replayability, particularly due to the engaging levels filled with secret stars that unlock additional challenge levels. This encourages players to revisit the game even after completing the main story, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable.”
    • “The levels before the boss are where all the fun is, with all the secret stars you can collect in each level to unlock challenge levels. This adds a significant amount of replay value even after the story is complete.”
    • “There is at least a bit of replay value after the story is complete.”
    • “The levels before the boss are where all the fun is, with all the secret stars you can collect in each level to unlock challenge levels. This provides at least a bit of replay value after the story is complete.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's not much incentive to replay the game. The lack of new content or different outcomes makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “While the game has some interesting mechanics, the overall lack of variety in gameplay means that replaying it feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with buggy mechanics and camera glitches during jumps, which can disrupt gameplay. Additionally, users have noted problems with sound effects, especially those associated with character deaths. Overall, while the game shows potential, its stability concerns detract from the experience.

    • “While it has potential with the level build and the moves, it really lacks story and has niche mechanics that are often buggy.”
    • “The only problems with this platformer are the sound effects (the sounds you will hate the most are when your characters die, where you will die a lot) and the camera view, which is a bit buggy when you jump (mostly during double jumps) and makes your view seem to blink.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find that while some challenges and bosses are enjoyable, others can feel tedious, leading to a grindy experience when pushing through difficult sections. However, successfully overcoming these challenges provides the benefit of not having to replay them, which can alleviate some of the grind.

    • “Some challenges are fun, and some bosses too; however, some, like the World 2 boss, can just be tedious.”
    • “As a result, pushing through tough spots to hit the next checkpoint can feel grindy, though your reward for making it is not having to ever replay that same stretch again.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly praised, receiving a score of 9.5/10, though some users feel that certain elements, such as the main character's design, could be refined. However, many believe these design choices were intentional by the developers, adding depth to the overall experience.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for its lackluster performance, indicating that it may not run smoothly or efficiently on various systems.

    • “It was rather lackluster in performance.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I encountered frequent lag and stuttering, which severely impacted my experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game "oozi" is positively received, as players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the focus on quality level design and gameplay updates, indicating a player-friendly approach to monetization.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions from ads.”
    • “It's frustrating that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, with paywalls blocking access to essential features.”
    • “I wish the developers focused more on creating a balanced gameplay experience instead of bombarding players with in-game purchases.”
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