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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 249 reviews

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Customers recognize Owlboy's fun, top-notch gameplay and compelling story as major strengths. The game's music is also frequently praised for its quality and cinematic feel. While some players found the controls needed adjustment and the difficulty challenging, the overall positive reception highlights the game's value, especially considering its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hope for indies

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game honestly gives me hope for indies ....... recently I’ve found having myself having more fun with indies than big studio games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best platformers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is awesome, definitely one of the best retro style platformers of the past couple years. Bit unfortunate that the physical version didn't come with anything special aside from the game cart and case...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing pixel art platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a beautiful story driven platformer. I highly recommend to fans of platform games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Throwback

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game looks great. It's a throwback to 16 bit games and plays like in too. The music is great too. A must have for any retro gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun and Charming Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a well rounded game that is good for any type of gamer. Story is charming and the gameplay is easy to pickup and learn.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing indie game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful graphics, music and gameplay! Definitely a must place on the Switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful art style

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love the pixel style to this game and the gameplay and story is engaging

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You are not getting a story thing 2d platformer. Great gameplay and beautiful story.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
    Cons mentioned:
    Controls

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect game for the Switch. Fun platformer but controls take some getting used to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ship shooter like with story

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fun shipshooter like platformer gameplay with cool story .great fun game

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game plays and looks just like old school games and it has a good story

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful graphics and side scrolling action

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An absolutely beautiful product with beautiful music and really fun gameplay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing 2d platformer. great story and the visuals look great on the switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Controls, Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful pixel art

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the pixel art in this game. The writing is also great. The controls and the difficulty are my only complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great story

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Owlboy is a great story driven game with good gameplay, very original.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price
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    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good indie game for the Switch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely worth the MSRP price. Hours of enjoyment. Not too difficult, great for younger players too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful retro style platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful visuals, humorous but heartfelt story, and fun gameplay

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Fun Indie Title

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gorgeous retro style graphics and music, but the game play leaves a little to be desired. Still fun, though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    old school

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sweet old school platforming game with a good story.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot of fun. Art work is very nice. 8-10 hours of gameplay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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