Exploring a Seamless World in Oirbo

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Hey, so there’s this game called Oirbo, right? It’s a metroidvania, which might not mean much to you unless you’re into those kinds of games, but basically, you wander around this spaceship. The ship’s kinda broken, full of robots — some are cool, some, uh, not so much — and loads of lasers. Why lasers always? Who knows.

So, Oirbo the robot (our little hero, I guess) roams through five different zones. Each spot is like its own little puzzle box with traps and whatnot. I stumbled a lot, but that’s kinda the point. They made it so you can’t get everywhere at once—until you power up a bit. But surprise! There are sneaky paths here and there, so you might find yourself unlocking more than anticipated. Beat that first boss and bam, the whole map’s your playground. Kind of.

The world they built is all artsy-fartsy and without a word. Seriously, no text. It’s like being dropped in a world where emojis rule. I spotted a smiley face somewhere, though it didn’t help against a giant laser. Story of my life.

But really, letting folks explore after just one power-up? That’s no walk in the park when designing. I mean, sure, exploring without getting stuck forever sounds easy, but try creating it. You ever play tag where nobody’s ‘it’? Exactly.

Oh, almost forgot — there’s this map feature. Unlock those map things and it highlights stuff you missed. At first, it’s frustrating because you’re like, “how did I miss that?” But then you just slap a pin on it and promise to come back later. Fast travel opens up too, so no more mindless running around wondering what planet you’re on.

So, yeah, tiny team worked on Oirbo. Just two folks. Kind of gives it a homey vibe, like handmade jam or whatever. We hope you dig it as much as they apparently loved making it. I mean, not saying it’ll change your life, but hey, it’s a game with heart.

Remember, it’s $14.86 now — a bit cheaper than its usual price. Play it, don’t play it. Up to you. Just prepare for an adventure.