Owlboy

PC Gamer

Shaun Prescott·Nov 11, 2016

Critic82/100

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

Game Informer

Suriel Vazquez·Nov 4, 2016

Critic90/100

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Dungeons are fun and well-designed, and the story will keep you moving at a steady pace

IGN

Chloi Rad·Nov 3, 2016

Critic93/100

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A charming, action-packed 2D adventure brimming with variety, with a bittersweet story I won't soon forget.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Nov 2, 2016

Critic90/100

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Owlboy's touching story is brought to life through beautiful art and an unforgettable soundtrack.

Polygon

Janine Hawkins·Nov 1, 2016

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I can lean back and pick out plenty of things about Owlboy that frustrated me, but its failings shrink in the face of its triumphs. I have no excess of affection for the 16-bit genre retreads but even as Owlboy lacks the tightness or consistency of many of the games it sits alongside, it’s far more approachable, far more endearing, and far more unique.

Rock Paper Shotgun

John Walker·Nov 1, 2016

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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.

Eurogamer

Joe Donnelly·Oct 28, 2016

Critic80/100

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Owlboy's greatest achievement is how it has managed to stay relevant. Against the deluge of retro-inspired sidescrollin…