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Ouros

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, stability
97% User Score Based on 254 reviews

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"Ouros is a relaxing puzzle game, where you align curves with targets and observe the orb's graceful movement through them. The game features over 120 handcrafted puzzles, an original control scheme, and visually/audibly dynamic elements that respond to your actions. With no timers or scores, enjoy fluid gameplay and the flexibility to progress at your own pace, with touchscreen support for Steam Deck and mouse & keyboard for PCs."

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Incredibly calming and visually satisfying puzzle game with a unique mechanic that introduces new concepts smoothly.
  • The game features beautiful art and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
  • Puzzles are designed to be intuitive and rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of mastery as players progress through the levels.
  • The game can feel too short and lacks challenging puzzles, especially in the midgame, leading to a sense of tedium.
  • Some players found the hint system to be too revealing, taking away from the challenge of solving the puzzles independently.
  • The difficulty progression can be uneven, with some later levels feeling significantly easier than earlier ones.
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique and atmospheric puzzle-solving experience, with new mechanics introduced steadily across 11 areas and 126 levels. While the mechanics are engaging and visually intuitive, some players feel the game is too short and lacks challenging content, leading to a sense of staleness as difficulty decreases after mastering the tricks. Overall, it offers a relaxing and satisfying experience, though many wish for more levels and complexity.

    • “Across 11 areas, with 126 total levels, new mechanics are introduced at a steady pace.”
    • “Every new area that introduces a new mechanic teaches you that mechanic completely visually and wordlessly with puzzles of ramping difficulty.”
    • “Very intuitive to play and every level introduces a new idea or mechanic in a seamless and easy to understand way.”
    • “It's a really good puzzle game with a super unique concept, but I don't believe the concept has been utilized enough and the game gets stale even with the additional mechanics.”
    • “It's a cute puzzle game, but my main complaint is that the difficulty felt like it fell off after you figure out the tricks to solve each mechanic, and you start to blaze through them.”
    • “Could have a bit more mechanics and a bit more levels, but on sale this is a fine little game to pick up!”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of puzzle-solving. Players appreciate how the tranquil soundtracks and harmonious effects complement the visually pleasing design, creating a serene atmosphere that makes the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying. Overall, the combination of lovely music and engaging puzzles contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The music and visuals are really nice and all work together to make a relaxing puzzle-solving experience.”
    • “The soothing colors of the game's design create a visually pleasing atmosphere, while the tranquil music and ambient sounds enhance the overall sense of peace.”
    • “Relaxing puzzle game and the harmonic music produced by a completed stage is very satisfying.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their soft, colorful visuals that create a soothing and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, perfectly complementing the ambient music. Reviewers highlight the vibrant and sleek design, which enhances the relaxing puzzle-solving experience and contributes to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “The soft, colorful visuals also look great and complement the ambient music very nicely.”
    • “A lot of love went into the visuals and sounds; they come together to give the game a soothing feel.”
    • “The audio and visuals are soothing, vibrant, and the actual gameplay flexes your brain in wonderful ways.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique and challenging mechanics, complemented by soothing colors and tranquil music that create a visually pleasing and peaceful environment. Players consistently highlight the zen vibe and overall sense of calm, making it a standout feature of the experience.

    • “The soothing colors of the game's design create a visually pleasing atmosphere, while the tranquil music and ambient sounds enhance the overall sense of peace.”
    • “Great atmosphere and a zen vibe to it.”
    • “Great atmosphere, soothing vibes.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be novel initially, but it quickly becomes tedious, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. While the game can be completed in about 4.5 hours and offers good value, many recommend waiting for a sale to fully appreciate its unique concept without the grind.

    • “Maybe get it on sale; it's novel but soon gets tedious...”
    • “Tl;dr - 100% in 4.5 hours, rather easy, cool and unique concept but gets tedious over time, really good value on sale.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features impressive mechanics, but users report that it suffers from bugs and is relatively short in length, impacting overall stability.

    • “The game has great mechanics, but it's quite buggy and feels too short.”
    • “The mechanics are impressive, yet the game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of content.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a complex and challenging narrative, characterized by multiple story arcs and rich lore that captivates players.

    • “It is an extremely difficult game, involving multiple story arcs, rich lore, and an engrossing narrative.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's slick design and excellent difficulty progression as key factors contributing to its strong replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.

    • “Sleek design, excellent difficulty progression, and high replayability.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a wholesome experience, providing players with a sense of warmth and satisfaction for just $5.

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