Ogu and the Secret Forest

Ok so I almost never review games unless I have really good things to say. I’m a positive person and this world is tough, so I’m all about spreading positivity and making the best of things. But I was nearly driven to madness by this game and I cannot let this go without saying something. Prior to the “mecha shrew” fighting (which for me is when I’m already like 83% through the game) I thought this game was INCREDIBLE. So many people complain and say it’s expensive or misleading or whatever. But so far I’ve felt it’s been worth every penny. Fantastic. Then came the “mecha shrew” desert monster fighting… It is so infuriatingly designed, so poorly timed and poorly explained, and so beyond frustrating (at least for me on mobile - perhaps it is different on other platforms) that it genuinely has ruined my experience with the rest of the game. Your shield sometimes just doesn’t block damage even if you time it PERFECTLY and you are not supposed to take damage while you use the laser but guess what!? Sometimes you take some anyway because why not?! And the cooldown for your actions is often too long to match up with the actions of your opponent so just by sheer math, you’re set up to lose! This aspect of the game is so small, yet so large because it unlocks sections of the map. And unless it’s fixed, it turns a 5+ star game into complete trash. Seriously guys.

When I first got the game I wasn't sure if I would like it but as I got further into the game I loved it. It reminds me a lot of the Zelda games were you can cut the grass and complete quests given by Npc's. The story is great, the characters are fun, and the graphics are amazing. One thing that I wish it had was armor I feel like that it be fun to search for armor and gain buffs from it. Overall it’s a great game and I hope you continue to make it better and and stuff. Sorry this was so long. Edit: when I first got the game it didn’t cost money I wish it would go back to being free I know you have to make money but I don’t like having to spend money to continue in a game I’m not trying to be annoying I just thought I would say something. I would give a 5 star review but because of the fact I have to pay to continue to play when I originally was playing for free I’m going to give a 4 star review I’m sorry 😞

I learned about this game in an Apple Article, and I’m so glad I downloaded it. You play as a baby platypus named Ogu who follows a bird and gets transported into a different world, where he (though Ogu’s gender is ambiguous) is the Pure One who will unite the heart of the land. The graphics are adorable, and by interacting with NPCs, you can see the amount of care that went into the game. What I really love about this game is its open-world environment. While the main story is interesting, Baby Ogu is free to explore the world at his own pace and try new hobbies like fishing, bug catching, and even cooking. There are tons of side quests and high rewards for completing them, which make it feel like a real adventure and not just a single-story plotline. The world Baby Ogu is transported into consists of seven islands. The first island, which Baby Ogu lands in, is completely free to play and includes 2-3 hours of gameplay (and this is from someone who hasn’t even finished all the side quests yet). Access to the other six islands can either be purchased separately as you come across each island, or in bulk. While at first I thought each of the islands were a little pricey, having played through the first island I can see why they’re priced how they are. The only, very minor detail that I could find to complain about is that because the game is so new (when I downloaded, its Official Release was 12 hours ago), the graphics will sometimes get stuck or you can see thin black lines in the landscape that are clearly bugs. These issues are few and far between, and didn’t impact my playing experience at all. I can’t wait to keep exploring this wonderful game, and I wish the developers all the best in future releases!