Owlboy Reviews

A.J. Maciejewski

Video Chums

April 27, 2018

7.5/10

Traversing a lovely 2D world as an owl / human hybrid sounds like a lot of fun. However, does Owlboy offer an enjoyable indie adventure?

Shubhankar Parijat

GamingBolt

February 19, 2018

9/10

Owlboy excels in more than one area and combines all its strengths to deliver an unforgettable experience.

William Murphy

GameSpace

February 13, 2018

9/10

In short, Owlboy is plainly superb. As it was in 2016, D-Pad Studios has crafted an excellent adventure that should be played by all.  If you’ve already experienced Owlboy on another platform, there’s nothing here you haven’t yet seen. But if, like me, you never did play it before – now is the perfect time to experience one of the best indie adventures in modern memory.

Peter Brown

GameSpot

February 13, 2018

9/10

Reach for the stars.

Shaun Prescott

PC Gamer

November 11, 2016

82/100

A beautiful adventure platformer with a 16-bit veneer, but with very modern themes.

Ruaraidh Dempster

GameSpew

November 9, 2016

8/10

And I can’t not mention the soundtrack. It’s hard matching Owlboy’s artwork, but the orchestral tracks that play in the background of the game’s highs and lows help make Owlboy an absolutely incredible experience both visually and aurally. It’s a shame that, for me, some of the experience was marred by problems with gameplay mechanics or controller quibbles as, barring the occasional frustration, D-Pad Studio have created a wonderful and satisfying tale filled with superb characters and marvellous presentation.

Steven Santana

DualShockers

November 7, 2016

9.5/10

While Owlboy may have small sections that cause numerous restarts, those portions are buried underneath the overwhelming amount of great moments found within. Nearly everything about Owlboy is well-crafted. From the graphics, the soundwork, the characters and their inter-relationships, the changing state of the world, the gameplay, and the title's ability to introduce and drop mechanics in a dynamically-paced way, Owlboy is a perfectly executed composition of story and gameplay.

Chloi Rad

IGN

November 3, 2016

9.3/10

Owlboy shines thanks to surprisingly varied, Metroidvania-style gameplay and a charming cast of unlikely heroes whose bittersweet journey is among the best I’ve experienced in recent years. Its remarkably detailed pixel art makes every scene more breathtaking than the last, but it’s the relationships between characters in both story and gameplay that makes Owlboy something truly special.

Nicholas Plouffe

COGConnected

November 3, 2016

90/100

It’s been a long journey, but after nearly a decade Owlboy is finally here! Usually such a long development cycle results in tragedy, but D-Pad Studio seems to know how to play the long con. Amazing art, fun gameplay, and a memorable cast await you in this 2D platforming adventure game.

John Walker

Rock Paper Shotgun

November 1, 2016

Unscored

What a treat. And a surprisingly deep one, with compelling moments you’ll want to talk about. It’s a pleasure to control, it has impeccable difficulty balancing to keep you moving forward while always feeling like you’re being skillful, and all in the prettiest of pretty pixel graphics. Triumphant.

Keith Mitchell

The OuterHaven

November 1, 2016

Overall

Rachel "Rei" Berry

GamingTrend

October 31, 2016

90/100

Owlboy was an incredible experience in every sense. Visually and audibly, it was a masterpiece. The characters were lovable, especially the protagonist, Otus. The story was compelling, and each new chapter gave something new and challenging to the players. D-Pad Studio clearly put a lot of love into this game and it paid off immensely.