Owlboy

[Shradow]

 

Available on Steam

 

Owlboy is a 'hi-bit' adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies. Overcome obstacles and greater enemies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

 

Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. 

 

What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, well kept secrets, and burdens no one should have to bear. 

 

- A love letter to pixel art for a new audience, Owlboy is an open-world exploration game with a unique mix of flight and platforming. 

- Carry anything. Recruit Otus’s friends as gunners to fight for you, each with unique abilities and stories. 

- Large dungeons with big and challenging boss battles. 

- An adventure 9 years in the making.

 

I'd never heard of this game until today, but apparently it's been in the works since 2007 and people have been excited for it. The reviews are exceptionally high for this game which is impressive, and it definitely looks fun and beautiful, I love the art style and music. If I weren't playing so many games right now already I'd buy this in a heartbeat, but for now I'll hope for a sale somewhere down the line.