Overcome obstacles and greater enemies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era. Owlboy was conceived by Simon Andersen in 2007 when he was pondering how he could make a game that could showcase the advantages of 2D over 3D. LittleBigPlanet • Feel free to register and join our user base by clicking. The game was officially released on November 1st, 2016. Giana Sisters • [8] Nathan Grayson of Rock, Paper, Shotgun lamented the fact that by 2013 the game still did not yet have a release date as "the bad news – the news by which all upsetting and otherwise unfortunate events are judged". Vellie is located near the floating city of Advent which is their capital. ActRaiser • Owlboy is a 'hi-bit' adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! As they work to fight the pirates, they slowly uncover the truth of the ancient owls, and have to work to fix their mistakes. Rogue Legacy • Rayman • Mario • Earthworm Jim • Tearaway • Otus is looked down upon by the other members of Vellie, because he is accident-prone. Owlboy is a 2D platforming adventure game developed by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Alex Kidd • Azure Striker Gunvolt • Freedom Planet • Broforce • Regarding the art style, he mentioned, "..and the game's charming art style, which for want of something more descriptive reminds me of a Genesis version of Wind Waker. A young owl who was born mute, he studies under his strict owl mentor, Asio. Drawn to Life • Otus, the protagonist of the story, is a young owl who was born mute and studies under the strict owl mentor Asio. Mega Man • OwlBoy • Oddworld • Please feel free to contribute by creating new articles. The game is notable for its long development cycle, which began in 2007, and was released in November 2016. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Collecting all three unlocks the Ancient Memories achievement. Bonk • The Floating Tower can be accessed at the end of the game through Kernelle. Blaster Master • GRIS • Working with the feedback from the demo, the team has now finally completed the game, 9 years after work began. [6] Similarly, Andersen also became interested in rumors of a new game in the Kid Icarus series wondering how the flying mechanics of those games would translate to 3D, and this made Andersen realize that he felt a 2D design for his game would work better. The areas surrounding Vellie and Advent contain old relics and temples in them from the time the ancient owls were larger in number and ruled the land. Crash Bandicoot • An owl cloak that he was given during his training makes him capable of flight. He is given an owl cloak by Asio, which gives him the ability to fly. Otus is featured as one of the playable characters in the indie crossover fighting game Bounty Battle. Yooka-Laylee. Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies. His best friend is Geddy, and Otus frequently goes flying with Geddy, with Geddy in Otus' talons. Owlboy is set in the land of the sky, with islands below separated after a catastrophic event. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. "[1] Dave Cook of VG247 described the game as "a rather neat-looking 2D pixel art platformer". You can always view the source code in a wiki and learn from what others have done. [11][12], Owlboy received positive commentary from gaming publications. [19] The website Kill Screen would go on to compare the game's long development cycle to that of Fez, another indie game with a similarly long gestation period, writing and describing both games as "retro-sentimental platformers by independent studios that promised a lot, but seemed fated to never come out. In 2011, Henrik Andersen joined the team, and an early demo was released to the public. Sonic the Hedgehog • [3], The main character is called Otus, who is mute. https://owlboy.fandom.com/wiki/Owlboy_Wiki?oldid=1189. Welcome to the Owlboy Wiki! This page was last edited on 9 June 2020, at 15:23. Ghosts 'n Goblins • [6] Finally, Andersen was inspired by the then-upcoming Wii and felt that it provided a great opportunity to create an old-school game. When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them, and uncovers the lost truth of the Owls. Hugo the Troll • After much deliberation over the design of the game, he produced a small demo of the game together with Adrian Bauer, Jonathan Geer, and Blake Edwards. Shantae • Wonder Boy • Shovel Knight • Geddy is a human who serves as the Vellie Guard. Rocket Knight • Castlevania • Banjo-Kazooie • The team worried about the expectation of fans and thus started over several times. 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Electronic Super Joy • What follows is a journey through Monster infested Ruins, with unexpected encounters, Creatures and burdens no-one should have to bear. https://owlboy.gamepedia.com/Owlboy_Wiki?oldid=1538. Jazz Jackrabbit • Epic Mickey • Spark the Electric Jester • The year after, it won the 'Nordic Indie Sensation' award at Nordic Game Awards. Toki • His best friend is Geddy, and Otus frequently goes patrolling with him, with Otus carrying Geddy by his shoulders. Kya Dark Lineage • [13] IGN's Chloi Rad gave the game 9.3/10 and writes that the game "shines thanks to surprisingly varied, Metroidvania-style gameplay and a charming cast of unlikely heroes". As such, Otus is not seen as a suitable successor to the owl name. Contra • These objects vary in use, but are mainly used as ranged weapons, thrown weapons, and puzzle-solving tools. Bubble Bobble • Owlboy is a platform-adventure video game created by the Norwegian independent developer; D-Pad Studio. 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[6], Beginning development in 2007,[7] the game spent the better part of a decade in development. An owl cloak that he was given during his training makes him capable of flight. Owlboy Wiki is a Fandom Gaming Community. 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. The village is made up of many different islands, and is populated with humans and owl-humanoid creatures alike. However, he is poorly regarded in the village of Vellie and is considered an unworthy successor to the Owl's heritage. On his journey, he meets other companions, who join him to support him in his quests. Owlboy is a 2D platforming adventure game developed by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Otus is the protagonist of the story. Code: Hardcore • When the village of Vellie is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey with Geddy to save the village, and the rest of the world as they know it. The owls do not naturally have the ability to fly like their wild counterparts, but with the help of an owl cloak, they are given the ability to fly. [8] A Nintendo Switch version was released in February 2018, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions being delayed. As the game progresses, Otus gains allies that accompany him during his journey, each having their own weapon with exclusive properties. Mighty No. VVVVVV • The basic mechanics were inspired by the Super Mario Bros. 3 Tanooki Suit, although with reverse mechanics.