Olgob the Bold

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Olgob the Bold is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Crab Juice and was released on January 20, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Olgob the Bold" is a solo-developed Metroidvania Soulslike game, where you play as an orc named Olgob on a quest to overthrow the oppressive Bear Lords. The game features a mutating castle with interconnected areas and the sole objective of collecting 20 bear asses, with over 500 lines of unique, gibberish dialogue. This humorous and challenging experience offers a fresh take on the genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features unique and creative boss fights that reference classic games and pop culture, providing a fresh experience.
The combat system is solid and satisfying, with mechanics like parrying and dodge rolling that enhance gameplay.
The humor and quirky characters add to the overall enjoyment, making the game a fun and engaging experience.

Some players experienced issues with dodge rolling, leading to frustrating moments during boss battles.
A few reviewers found the game to be repetitive and lacking clear guidance on where to go.
The game's difficulty may be off-putting for some, as it requires learning and memorizing patterns to progress.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received high praise for its engaging mechanics, unique boss battles, and a blend of humor and artistic design, making it a standout in the souls-like genre. Players appreciate the variety of fighting styles available and the distinct mechanics of each boss, contributing to an overall fun and immersive experience. Ratings for gameplay range from 9/10 to 10/10, highlighting its quality and appeal.
- “I love the concept of the game, the gameplay, and the boss battles. If you can manage to buy it, do it! Long live blue!”
- “It's a souls-like with some amazing background art, humor, and fleshed-out mechanics.”
- “Overall, a very fun game. Pick it up if you want to have a souls-like experience with good fighting mechanics to choose from to fit your style.”
- “But all of them are bears, the only souls-like game I have played where each boss has unique mechanics.”
- “Bear boss fights... with mechanics of an old classic.”
humor
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring clever pun jokes and a variety of comedic elements that enhance the experience. Players find the characters to be quirky and entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere amidst the game's challenging mechanics. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that adds depth to the gameplay.
- “This game is just hilarious.”
- “First off, I am a big fan of pun jokes, and I love how this game nails those, plus a lot of other humor factors on the side.”
- “All the characters are funny and quirky.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their solid visuals and playful goofiness, effectively utilizing the environment, diverse enemies, and combat moves. Overall, the aesthetics received a commendable rating of 8/10 from users.
- “Solid visuals and love the goofiness.”
- “Using environment, different enemies, and combat moves; nice graphics.”
- “Aesthetics 8/10”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting ambiance, enhancing the old dungeon crawler vibe and encouraging exploration. Reviewers have rated the music positively, with scores of 10/10 and 8/10, highlighting its effectiveness in complementing the game's environment.
- “Music is pretty fitting to the environment as well, and I like the old dungeon crawler vibe in the game with finding all the keys to open the doors. It makes me want to explore more.”
- “Sound and music 10/10”
- “Sound and music 8/10”
emotional
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Players express surprise at the emotional depth found in unexpected themes, such as orcs and bear lords, highlighting the game's ability to evoke feelings through humor and unique storytelling.
- “I didn't think I would get emotional talking about orcs who eat poop and bear lords who cosplay as video game characters.”