Ova Magica (2024)

Developer: Skinny Frog, ClaudiaTheDev
Publisher: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 689 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 63 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a relaxing and wholesome blend of farming and creature collecting with a gentle, old-school anime charm

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What players say

Players call it a simplified mix of Harvest Moon and Pokemon with a focus on blob breeding and turn-based battles. The midgame gets grindier than many like, but most say the colony of blob helpers and deep breeding options keep them hooked. Reviews split on the art style: some find it charming, others ugly.

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