Riddles of the Owls Kingdom

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Riddles of the Owls Kingdom is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by DigiMight and was released on September 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

story1 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The story in the game is generally seen as intriguing but suffers from pacing issues, as key narrative elements are infrequently revealed, making it difficult for players to stay engaged. While the concept of saving owls is charming and supported by beautiful music and artwork, the disjointed presentation and language barriers detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players noted a lack of thematic coherence in the visuals and difficulty in revisiting story elements, which further complicates the narrative flow.
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
33%
42%
The monetization strategy of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions for progression, hints, and unlocking levels. Users feel that the game is designed as a cash grab, leading to a frustrating grind for those unwilling to spend money, and express a preference for a one-time purchase model instead. Overall, the monetization approach detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel exploitative and less enjoyable.
- “Made in-game purchases to advance faster.”
- “Microtransactions are not only for hints and cosmetics but also for unlocking levels.”
- “If the game were for sale up front (rather than having in-game purchases for currency), I would probably pay a few bucks for the game.”
- “This is just a cash grab game with very little effort put into it.”
- “The free-to-play monetization is baked in thoroughly, it's very linear (so if you're stuck, you're stuck), and it skips little quality of life niceties like marking on the world select screen whether you've gotten all the stars for a world.”
- “What is even worse is that it is yet another cash grab, as in pay to win.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay features an interesting mechanic of nonograms with multiple interacting layers, which adds depth to the puzzles. However, players find the experience marred by a grindy currency system that encourages spending real money for hints, alongside a lack of clear explanations for mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, it suffers from frustrating design choices and a linear progression that can lead to boredom.
- “The mechanics are reasonably solid (standard nonagram rules), but almost everywhere you turn there are little issues that turn it into a frustrating, grindy, and ultimately boring experience.”
- “This mechanic isn't explained at any point, which is probably why I see a lot of comments about difficulties gaining currency. If you're buying hints, this will also burn through what you get pretty fast, and is almost certainly a deliberate ploy to increase the grind and 'encourage' players to spend cash for coins.”
- “The underlying mechanic (nonograms with multiple, interacting layers) is great, but the presentation is subpar, the free-to-play monetization is thoroughly integrated, it's very linear (so if you're stuck, you're stuck), and it skips little quality of life niceties like marking on the world select screen whether you've gotten all the stars for a world.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, as it often requires repetitive completion of lower-level puzzles to earn enough in-game currency for progression, leading to a tedious experience. Despite solid mechanics, the necessity to grind for resources detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel overly laborious and boring, especially in a puzzle game that is otherwise free to play.
- “As it stands, it's no fun to keep grinding... and I won't be paying for coins.”
- “The only drawback is having to repeat puzzles to get enough gold to enter the next world; grinding a puzzle game by doing lower-level already completed puzzles is mental.”
- “The mechanics are reasonably solid (standard nonagram rules), but almost everywhere you turn there are little niggles that turn it into a frustrating, grindy, and ultimately boring experience.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enjoyable quality, complementing the gameplay and visuals effectively. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a soothing backdrop for puzzle-solving.
- “The music goes well with the game.”
- “A relaxing and fun puzzle game, love the music and the visuals!”
- “The music is really relaxing; this is my first nonogram, so it's a little hard for me, but I'm enjoying it.”
- “Relaxing soundtracks will keep your mind focused.”
- “In fact, they already got my money since I own the soundtrack and several other games.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
- “It's not funny at all when the game keeps game overing you on the second puzzle because you made one mistake.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, making the experience more frustrating than entertaining.”
- “I expected some lighthearted moments, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting that while there are occasional bugs, the overall performance is generally stable.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never feels like it's going to fall apart.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a reliable gaming experience.”
- “The game can be quite buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “There are numerous glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is limited, as players can only explore two worlds without needing to revisit earlier levels, which may reduce the incentive to replay.
- “Only two worlds are playable without going back to previous levels.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”

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Riddles of the Owls Kingdom is a casual puzzle game.

Riddles of the Owls Kingdom is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Riddles of the Owls Kingdom was released on September 13, 2018.

Riddles of the Owls Kingdom was developed by DigiMight.

Riddles of the Owls Kingdom has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Riddles of the Owls Kingdom is a single player game.

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