Owys

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Owys is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Gameware Studios and was released on August 25, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Owys is designed as a game where you can demostrate your ability. Test yourself with different mechanics along the different worlds that compose it. You can play offline, online and use the real-time editor. Discover the community levels and create your own.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a cute protagonist and some neat ideas in its style.
It can be entertaining and rewarding when players learn to handle the challenging mechanics.
The real-time editor offers potential for creativity and customization.

The game suffers from extreme bugs, poor level design, and frustrating control mechanics.
Graphics and sound quality are subpar, with distorted effects and inconsistent lighting.
There is no keyboard and mouse support, making it unplayable for those without a gamepad.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it merely "okay" and noting the prevalence of royalty-free tracks and sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a delightful mix of catchy tunes that keep you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
- “The sound effects and music create an immersive environment that draws you deeper into the game.”
- “Royalty-free music and sound effects all over the place.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for poorly designed control mechanics, particularly an over-reliance on wall jumps, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Poorly conceived control mechanics that exploit wall jumping.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive at times.”
- “The level design often leads to frustrating moments due to inconsistent physics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is criticized for lacking any coherent narrative, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.
- “There is no storyline whatsoever.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any coherent story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is perceived as having significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “I want to like this game; it seems okay at first, but it is just way too buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by unattractive retro pixel art with a fixed resolution and controls, lacking HD support. While some users appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the visuals are subpar, leading to a mixed reception.
- “Ugly retro pixel graphics, fixed resolution, fixed controls, no HD support.”
- “Graphics: ★★★”