85
This, then, is Ooblets: a tremendously well-made game that mashes together disparate wholesome game genres to create something unique and clever, with a tremendously memorable art style and sense of humor. [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 22]
70
Ooblets is a fun and very relaxing game, but all the frame drops and repetitiveness at times do not fully enhance it.
90
It’s clear there’s a devoted team that set out knowing the cozy little game it wanted to make, and what they’ve created is a pleasure to play. So get out there and become a farming mogul or a titan of commerce or revel in the strategy of dancing — if you like nice things, then you’re sure to enjoy Ooblets.
0
I took a chance and purchased this game on sale and even the sale price wasn't low enough to justify the poor game mechanics. The day timer runs too fast, it's an endless loop of repetitive tasks and the characters look too weird and strange...everything from the thrift store getting dressed in the dark clothing style to the weird way the main character runs. This game is anything but relaxing and It's my first purchase that I have ever regretted.
9
The game is not smooth on Nintendo Switch. But the gameplay is so good, the AD is adorable, and there's a great atmosphere. Last but not least, the concept is really cool ! I'll play it one PC one day ! :))
7
Very quirky and cute game but didn't really resonate with me personally as something very memorable. I think I would have felt better with this game if i had spent maybe $10 on it. At $30 I just didn't feel there was enough to be worth it. I found it to be really repetitive and the amount of ooblets unimpressive or just not standout/interesting enough to care. The ooblets having 3 different color pallettes to each just didn't feel rewarding enough and felt like a way to artificially inflate how many ooblets there are. The art style I think is what i found a little grating. It just kinda weirded/creeped me out. It has this cheap indie aethetic that I couldn't really get into. I totally don't mind games that arnt flashy with its visuals and channels a specific art style instead but this just felt very odd to me. I also had a hard time getting into the gameplay loop. It didn't feel pick up and play friendly as I sorta had to relearn everything if i put this down for a week as the amount of systems felt a bit tedious to all keep track of and a bit directionless. I don't usually have this problem as I play a lot of life sim type of games but this just didn't feel intuitive. I think its the type of game I'd probably have to completly invest my time into from start to finish but I just didn't like it enough to feel the need to do that. I'd still recommend this game to anyone that finds it on sale. It's different enough to be worth a shot but may get kinda dry when you see all the systems get repetitive.
Ooblets
Released On:
Sep 1, 2022
Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
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Sep 26, 2022
90
It’s clear there’s a devoted team that set out knowing the cozy little game it wanted to make, and what they’ve created is a pleasure to play. So get out there and become a farming mogul or a titan of commerce or revel in the strategy of dancing — if you like nice things, then you’re sure to enjoy Ooblets.
Sep 1, 2022
85
Ooblets is a delightful and silly farming game with plenty to keep you busy, but the Switch performance might some off.
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
58% Positive
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Dec 2, 2022
10
A really fun, chill game. In between grinding to complete the main quest there's definitely lots to do though!
Sep 6, 2022
10
Ever since purchasing this game I cannot seem to put it down it is a very calming and relaxing life simulator. It reminds me of a mashup between **** Valley and Pokémon with dancing. It’s just cute adorable and Kawaii!
Sep 2, 2022
80
A game that is, in so many ways, immediately familiar, yet also feels fresh and original. The mash-up of farm life sim and creature collecting is a fun one in its own right, but in Ooblets, it’s also the foundation for something else: a rather eccentric take on cottagecore whimsy and wholesome vibes, twee and irreverent in equal measure. That won’t be for everyone, but if you can appreciate the steps its dancing, this is a delightful game.
Sep 1, 2022
75
A mix between Animal Crossing and Pokémon finally arrives on PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Sep 4, 2022
70
Ooblets is a title for all lovers of farm management games or simply for those who enjoy games with kawaii aesthetics. Despite its long loading times and somewhat simple battles, we found it a very cute and relaxing experience.
Sep 1, 2022
70
Despite the evident control flaws, Ooblets is an undeniably charming and fun life simulator perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing approach to adventure. There's enough content within this adorable game to keep any player occupied for hours, with the central campaign taking around thirty hours to complete — though avid explorers will get closer to the sixty-hour mark if they can get past the expensive, exhausting stamina system. Still, even post storyline, Ooblets kept us coming back for more farming and more dance-offs.
Sep 1, 2022
50
I desperately wanted to like Ooblets. On the surface, it feels like a game that should be right up my alley. Unfortunately, the things that felt therapeutic and rewarding in games like Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons just felt like chores during my time in Badgetown. Despite having the usual farming game loop that was able to suck me in easily, I felt less and less like I was having any fun as time went on. While there is funny writing and cute little collectable creatures to be found in Ooblets, it just wasn’t enough to leave me with a satisfied feeling by the end of my time with it. It’s a shame because there’s obviously a lot of heart put into this game, but heart alone cannot sustain a game like this for an extended period of time.
Sep 4, 2022
10
Absolutely full to the brim of charm & impossible not to like! My GOTY hands down, it's just happiness in a game.
Aug 14, 2023
7
Very quirky and cute game but didn't really resonate with me personally as something very memorable. I think I would have felt better with this game if i had spent maybe $10 on it. At $30 I just didn't feel there was enough to be worth it. I found it to be really repetitive and the amount of ooblets unimpressive or just not standout/interesting enough to care. The ooblets having 3 different color pallettes to each just didn't feel rewarding enough and felt like a way to artificially inflate how many ooblets there are. The art style I think is what i found a little grating. It just kinda weirded/creeped me out. It has this cheap indie aethetic that I couldn't really get into. I totally don't mind games that arnt flashy with its visuals and channels a specific art style instead but this just felt very odd to me. I also had a hard time getting into the gameplay loop. It didn't feel pick up and play friendly as I sorta had to relearn everything if i put this down for a week as the amount of systems felt a bit tedious to all keep track of and a bit directionless. I don't usually have this problem as I play a lot of life sim type of games but this just didn't feel intuitive. I think its the type of game I'd probably have to completly invest my time into from start to finish but I just didn't like it enough to feel the need to do that. I'd still recommend this game to anyone that finds it on sale. It's different enough to be worth a shot but may get kinda dry when you see all the systems get repetitive.
Sep 5, 2022
5
Simple and sweet, but comes with a very expansive and demanding economy (re: character energy - you need to consume three intensely expensive coffees, two laboriously produced hot dogs and have a nap or two just to perk up after a couple of minutes of light gardening??). There are several woefully underdeveloped central mechanics, such as a pointless fishing game (you only cast! That's literally it!) and a simplistic card game (that can usually be won by playing any card you're dealt in any order). The UI is poor (illegibly small inventory icons and a pop-up text box that covers your inventory, a jumbled-up approach to organising info in your journal; no map unless you literally go to the one town map). So many strange oversights considering the lengthy early access. This game needs work. And feels like work, tbh.
Jun 9, 2026
0
I took a chance and purchased this game on sale and even the sale price wasn't low enough to justify the poor game mechanics. The day timer runs too fast, it's an endless loop of repetitive tasks and the characters look too weird and strange...everything from the thrift store getting dressed in the dark clothing style to the weird way the main character runs. This game is anything but relaxing and It's my first purchase that I have ever regretted.
Sep 6, 2022
0
Terrible performance in Switch, and the game is "meh" at best times. There's really no excuse for a game this basic in the graphic department to have so many FPS drops.
SummaryOoblets is a farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs.
Rated Efor Everyone
