Despite the capacity to tell stories in a whole myriad of ways, the most popular games simply adopt a cutscene enamoured, Hollywood-style narrative. It's disappointing to say the least. That is why we need more games like OIO. This sidescrolling puzzle platformer weaves a promiscuous plot by dropping its players straight into the peculiar. The inevitable curiosity of the player is only resolved through the gameplay; a drip-fed reward that drives a constant need to solve the mystery of the eponymous character's situation. Its narrative hook dismisses the usual action-packed formula and instead favours a slow pan across its twisted environments. Uncanny Games certainly know how to create an atmosphere worthy of their name.
Indie Royale has launched its Evolved Bundle, featuring five titles starting at $5.33. Titles included in the bundle include: Unmechanical, The Path, Krater, Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory, and OIO from Uncanny Games.
OIO is difficult but beautiful.
Maybe not exactly a title for an casual player, but if you have the patience to give it a chance it will reward you for it.
Kevin Kissane of The Average Gamer reviewed OIO, an indie puzzle-platformer from Uncanny Games.
"OIO is animated very capably. He and his kinfolk look quite cute, too. The levels themselves tell the story in their appearance; the first levels take place with a more organic feel, such as tree roots, plants, etc, but these soon develop into mechanical and industrial surroundings with a much darker tone and feel."
