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Ovine Replica

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58%Game Brain Score
story, humor
monetization, grinding
88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Ovine Replica is a single player action game with horror, fantasy, romance, drama and others themes. It was developed by Amorous Ursidae and was released on September 22, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Once an impoverished boy, Ecout Kanovos lands a job as a recruit for the authoritative force of the city of Enonoia: the Master Order Trained Hire. However, Ecout soon realizes that this work exceeds his expectations of delivering any sort of justice. Amidst the chaos of sudden abductions and riots, an otherworldly atmosphere looms just beyond the recesses of the city's society. From a dubious st…

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story4 positive mentions
monetization5 negative mentions
  • The game features well-written dialogue and engaging characters, making for an enjoyable narrative experience.
  • It offers multiple endings and choices that enhance replayability and provide unique perspectives on the story.
  • The art and background music contribute to a captivating atmosphere, adding to the overall quality of the visual novel.
  • Many reviewers criticize it for being more of an advertisement for a fan-fiction than a complete game or e-book.
  • The writing quality is often described as subpar, reminiscent of high school fan-fiction, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Some players find the gameplay tedious, as it primarily involves clicking through text without significant interactive elements.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is well-paced, providing ample character development and a compelling narrative that can be enjoyed in bite-sized chapters. Players appreciate the multiple routes that offer unique perspectives, contributing to a richly fleshed-out experience. Overall, the prose and character art enhance the storytelling, creating an engaging atmosphere.

    • “The story was well paced and gave each character enough screen time to move the plot forward.”
    • “The story and prose are both very good.”
    • “There are multiple routes and they all offer unique perspectives on the story and characters that come together to form a fully fleshed out narrative.”
    • “As for the story, you better check the other reviews for details on that.”
    • “Helps me that seeing everything there is to see can be done in 10 hours and the story is divided into bite-sized chapters that can be read in an hour each.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy for this visual/interactive novel has been criticized as exploitative, with users noting that it serves primarily as a poorly executed advertisement for a $15 e-book rather than a standalone game. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of genuine gameplay and the misleading presentation, suggesting that it fails to justify its price and is more of a poorly crafted fan-fiction than a legitimate gaming experience.

    • “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out an eye-watering fifteen United States dollars on buying the full furry fan-fiction e-book here on Steam, and for the love of God, don't.”
    • “This isn't a game and it's not even a complete book, it's just a badly made advertisement for a fan-fiction.”
    • “E-books aren't games, and neither are advertisements.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels and e-books can be tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you've ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that into a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be a major drawback. It turns what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous chore that drains the enjoyment out of the experience.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and unengaging, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.

    • “As an advertisement for a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, suggesting a satirical take on its value. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and amusing.

    • “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 4 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by the background music, which skillfully blends ethereal and criminal elements, creating a captivating and immersive experience.

    • “The background music was beautifully integrated, enhancing the ethereal yet criminal atmosphere.”
    • “The background music was nicely used to help mix the ethereal and criminal atmosphere.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The background music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, blending ethereal and criminal elements to create an immersive experience.

    • “The background music was nicely used to help mix the ethereal and criminal atmosphere.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the art features beautifully unique backgrounds and character designs, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.

  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are well-received, with users noting that they are good for a free visual novel. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the enjoyable experience of the game.

    • “Fun quick visual novel, achievements work, and the graphics are good. It's free, so just play it!”
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Ovine Replica is a action game with horror, fantasy, romance, drama and others themes.

Ovine Replica is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Ovine Replica was released on September 22, 2023.

Ovine Replica was developed by Amorous Ursidae.

Ovine Replica has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Ovine Replica is a single player game.

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