@Ralizah At the time, I felt that way as well, but after having played through the game it really just seems in line with their whole style (if anyone's interested it's here: https://ooblets.com/2019/07/we-did-the-thing/) For whatever reason, it just comes off differently now. And, PC gamers are so weird, a fact I can readily attest to having been one exclusively for 30 years until the Switch. Getting so upset about what seems to be a very sweet exclusivity deal is very strange. And when you put it into the broader context of consoles it's even weirder (I mean, goodness sake, we're all Nintendo fans here, right?!)
And, at that point, this was literally a two person team. Clearly they didn't have the resources for hiring a PR firm.
I don't know, I just think it's wild that people are still upset about it.
@Ralizah Reading that announcement now, especially after understanding their brand of humor within the game, it doesn't come off as remotely mean-spirited to be honest. The only thing they say that directly calls out people is when they talk about people who pirate games, because they aren't released in a way that they prefer: Feeling like you're owed the product of other people's work on your terms or else you'll steal it is the epitome of that word "entitlement" that people use to discuss immature, toxic gamers.
And, frankly, I agree wholeheartedly.
To be mad about this more than three years later is completely absurd. There's plenty of reasons not to buy the game, but that ain't one of them.
I've had this in early access for some time on the PC. Initially I bounced off of it pretty hard, just because the tasked seemed repetitive and resource gathering seemed much harder than it needed to be. But I came back to it a few months ago and, despite none of that really being changed, enjoyed it much more. I'll definitely be playing more of it when it's updated (the main quest wasn't finished since the last update).
I would say, however, that the battles were never remotely challenging. There are some powers that can make things mildly frustrated, but they're pretty easily countered.
I totally agree with this review. It's one of those games that has a fair amount of problems and missed opportunities, but it's so charming, relaxing, and just good, that it almost seems cruel to list them. A seven out of ten seems exactly right. I think the biggest draw, for me, was the sense of community this game fosters. It really feels like you're repairing something that was lost.
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Re: Review: Ooblets - An Adorable Life Sim Full Of Charm, Character, And Dancing
@Ralizah At the time, I felt that way as well, but after having played through the game it really just seems in line with their whole style (if anyone's interested it's here: https://ooblets.com/2019/07/we-did-the-thing/) For whatever reason, it just comes off differently now. And, PC gamers are so weird, a fact I can readily attest to having been one exclusively for 30 years until the Switch. Getting so upset about what seems to be a very sweet exclusivity deal is very strange. And when you put it into the broader context of consoles it's even weirder (I mean, goodness sake, we're all Nintendo fans here, right?!)
And, at that point, this was literally a two person team. Clearly they didn't have the resources for hiring a PR firm.
I don't know, I just think it's wild that people are still upset about it.
Re: Review: Ooblets - An Adorable Life Sim Full Of Charm, Character, And Dancing
@Ralizah Reading that announcement now, especially after understanding their brand of humor within the game, it doesn't come off as remotely mean-spirited to be honest. The only thing they say that directly calls out people is when they talk about people who pirate games, because they aren't released in a way that they prefer: Feeling like you're owed the product of other people's work on your terms or else you'll steal it is the epitome of that word "entitlement" that people use to discuss immature, toxic gamers.
And, frankly, I agree wholeheartedly.
To be mad about this more than three years later is completely absurd. There's plenty of reasons not to buy the game, but that ain't one of them.
Re: Review: Ooblets - An Adorable Life Sim Full Of Charm, Character, And Dancing
I've had this in early access for some time on the PC. Initially I bounced off of it pretty hard, just because the tasked seemed repetitive and resource gathering seemed much harder than it needed to be. But I came back to it a few months ago and, despite none of that really being changed, enjoyed it much more. I'll definitely be playing more of it when it's updated (the main quest wasn't finished since the last update).
I would say, however, that the battles were never remotely challenging. There are some powers that can make things mildly frustrated, but they're pretty easily countered.
Re: Review: Garden Story - A Flawed But Charming RPG In Farm Sim's Clothing
I totally agree with this review. It's one of those games that has a fair amount of problems and missed opportunities, but it's so charming, relaxing, and just good, that it almost seems cruel to list them. A seven out of ten seems exactly right. I think the biggest draw, for me, was the sense of community this game fosters. It really feels like you're repairing something that was lost.
Re: Wholesome Farm 'N' Fight Game 'Garden Story' Was Just Surprise-Launched On Switch
I'm excited about this, but I'm waiting for a review. I don't want another Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion situation.
Re: Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition Brings Goopy Good Times To Switch, And It's Out Now
Does anyone know if this has gyro aiming? That's just so much for this old PC dog.