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It’s accessible throughout – oh, except when you drop them next to an item you need to pick up. By the end you’ll have three different characters to switch between, and doing so just requires a simple button press. You can switch characters with ease too, as well as easily teleport them back to Otus no matter where you happen to be. Whilst they’re handy at taking down all the enemies that come your way, you’ll also need to utilise their skills when solving puzzles or simply exploring the world – Owlboy has a metroidvania-like feel to it at times, with certain areas blocked off until you’ve acquired the right skills (or, more fittingly, the right character). Whilst Otus is flying he’s able to carry around his allies, be it Geddy and his machinegun-like shooting or Alphonse and his super powerful musket. The only thing Otus really struggles with is combat, but thankfully he’s got a few friends to support him on his journey that are a bit more dab-handed as far as taking down enemies is concerned. It’s certainly a unique take on the genre, but it blends together platforming action with twin-stick shooting (more on that later) in a way that’s not only intuitive in design, but works perfectly in-game too. Sure, you can run, jump, and roll around, but you’ll spend most of your time gliding through the air, zooming through hoops, and reaching platforms that even platforming greats like Sonic or Mario would have no chance of leaping up to. Given that Otus is an owl who can fly, Owlboy doesn’t play like a traditional platformer.

It really is a tale of growth and overcoming the odds, and it makes for really effective storytelling. Platforming-adventures aren’t always known for having the most gripping of plots, but Owlboy’s takes you through all the emotions as you watch Otus’ personality and confidence develop despite all kinds of setbacks. It’s a charming little tale and one that’s easy to get absorbed into, but it’s not always as cheery as it looks. When dangerous robotic Pirates attack his home village and neighbouring city though, he’s thrust into the spotlight and has to put his own self-doubt aside to become the hero that the world desperately needs. Owlboy puts you into the… er… talons of Otus, a mute owl who’s not exactly the most competent of heroes. With its recent release on the Nintendo Switch though, I’ve finally had the chance to play D-Pad Studio’s much-loved adventure, and what can I say? I loved it, and can’t believe it took me this long to actually play it. A crime, I know, but with so many titles coming out and not enough time, it slipped passed me. It’d been a long-anticipated title, but one that actually managed to live up to the hype when it finally released.ĭespite being a fan of 2D platforming-adventures, I actually missed out on it the first time.

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Platform(s): Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, LinuxĪfter launching on PC last year (after a long and arduous development cycle), Owlboy earned praise from gamers and critics all over. Release Date: Out Now (Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux) 2018 (Playstation 4, Xbox One)