OVIS LOOP

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OVIS LOOP is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by LIFUEL and was released on August 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging and satisfying combat with a variety of skill combos and weapon upgrades that keep gameplay fresh and exciting.
Beautiful pixel art and animations, along with a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a unique story and a fun roguelike structure, encouraging experimentation with different builds and strategies.

The game can feel chaotic at times, making it difficult to track enemy attacks and dodge effectively, especially during boss fights.
Some players have reported issues with save management, leading to potential loss of progress if not careful.
Currently lacks content and variety, with some players finding the game too easy or short in its early access state.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
9%
The story in this game is engaging and unique, featuring a compelling sheep-versus-wolf dynamic that adds charm and depth to the gameplay. Players appreciate the early hints of a deeper narrative and world-building, although some aspects are still in development. Overall, the combination of interesting story elements and fluid gameplay keeps players motivated to explore further.
- “I'm a sucker for roguelikes and delving into this story of corrupting wolves and fighting back as a sheep has been a crazy experience for me.”
- “The pixel art is beautiful, the music fits perfectly, and I really like the whole sheep and wolf dynamic in the story—it gives the game a lot of charm.”
- “Engaging story that motivates you to keep exploring.”
- “Would like to see more of the world lore, its inhabitants, and story in general.”
- “The storyline also clearly isn't there yet, although there are a lot of hints at things to come.”
- “Tons of story to keep you invested, but the gameplay is the star of the show here.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
The gameplay has been widely praised for its smoothness, addictiveness, and innovative mechanics, offering a satisfying hack-and-slash experience with a compelling build-crafting system. Players appreciate the fresh ideas and responsive controls, although some note that the game is currently short and in early access, leading to minor frustrations. Overall, the gameplay is seen as the standout feature, with potential for further development and expansion.
- “Super satisfying gameplay.”
- “Absolutely amazing experience; I've gotten all the achievements so far, and the hack and slash gameplay loop has been very fun and addicting.”
- “Gameplay feels smooth and rewarding.”
- “It is really short and easy for now, and the alert levels for me add nothing to the gameplay.”
- “I've been banging my head against some glaring gameplay frustrations that bog the experience down, so I'll note here--”
- “My only complaint currently is that the English is a little hard to parse at times, and with mechanic descriptions, that could make it hard to understand.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning pixel art style, featuring unique character designs and detailed environments that enhance the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth animations and satisfying visual feedback during combat, although some minor issues with sprite clarity have been noted. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, complementing its engaging gameplay and narrative.
- “The pixel art style is gorgeous and full of detail, and the combat feels super smooth and satisfying.”
- “Beautiful graphics, adorable protagonist, and despite the enemies mostly being wolves, they vary enough in appearance and moveset to make fighting them a challenge.”
- “Gorgeous art style with fun combat, mysterious narrative, and a bangin' soundtrack to boot.”
- “The main complaint about the graphics is that some of the sprites are somewhat hard to identify, namely the sheep on the crosses in one of the early story scenes.”
- “Reminded me a lot of Dead Cells, mostly because of the pixel art style.”
- “The art style and sounds also feel quite professionally done!”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The music in the game has received high praise for its talent and fitting integration with the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and charm. Many players appreciate the energetic and engaging soundtrack, particularly noting its 80s/90s synthwave influences, although some feel it lacks memorability. Overall, the music complements the pixel art and chaotic combat, contributing to a rewarding gaming experience.
- “One of the things I love the most is the music!”
- “Whoever is working on the soundtrack is extremely talented.”
- “The pixel art is beautiful, the music fits perfectly, and I really like the whole sheep and wolf dynamic in the story—it gives the game a lot of charm.”
- “Music: fair”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game through unexpected and amusing strategies, such as spamming abilities like lightning, which can lead to comical outcomes during gameplay.
- “My highest victory so far was just spamming as much lightning as I could, which was pretty hilarious.”
- “The game's witty dialogue and quirky characters had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay; it makes every victory feel even more rewarding.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its incredible designs and a strong overall vibe, contributing to a memorable and engaging experience.
- “Incredible character designs and overall vibe.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds so much to the overall experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players find the game to be amazing and fulfilling, they report significant stability issues, including persistent bugs such as the game continuing to run even after being closed.
- “The game is amazing; it's literally everything I wanted, albeit quite buggy in some aspects, like the fact that when you close the game, it still somehow stays running.”
- “I love the gameplay, but the stability issues are frustrating. Crashes happen too often, ruining the experience.”
- “While the graphics and story are great, the frequent lag and crashes make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers significant replay value, particularly due to the potential for future updates. However, many suggest that incorporating random level generation could further enhance the replayability experience.
- “Additionally, it would be nice to see some form of random level generation to increase the sense of replayability.”
- “There is a lot of replay value in this game, which can last quite a long time until the developers release future updates.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its pleasant music and distinctive pixel graphics, which complement the overall aesthetic. Mild horror elements, including grotesquely mutated characters, contribute to an unsettling ambiance in specific sections, enriching the player's experience.
- “The music is nice to listen to, and the pixel graphics have a really neat style, serving the game and its atmosphere well.”
- “There are mild horror tropes with some grotesquely mutated characters on occasion, which adds to the already somewhat unsettling atmosphere of certain sections of the game.”