Platforms
- PCJan 28, 20218.1playscore7.723 Critics9.1502 Players
- Xbox Series X|SJan 28, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.4139 Players
- PlayStation 4Jan 28, 20218.0playscore7.914 Critics8.580 Players
- Xbox OneJan 28, 20217.8playscore8.38 Critics7.4139 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 28, 2021NAplayscore7.711 CriticsNA0 Players
44 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- It’s a solid 4 to 5 hours of engaging combat in a genre that rarely feels this heavy. That goes for the story as well which uses a minimalist style to tell a tale of lonely sadness. Olija doesn’t give the best first impression, but if you stick with it I think you’ll end up having one hell of a good time.
Jesse Norris · Jan 21, 2022 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Olija is a god game built for a specific audience. If you loved classic exploration and combat titles on the PC from the ’80s, then this experience has plenty to offer. The graphical style will be charming, the gameplay challenging enough but not impossible to master. The narrative is not too engaging but it will keep players interested.
Cosmin Vasile · Feb 11, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Olija is worth playing if you’re a glutton for expressive worlds and small-scale indie platformers. It had me thinking that, had this released back in the days of Xbox Live Arcade, it would’ve been a smash hit.
David Morgan · Feb 08, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Olija isn’t a long game; it took me a little over four hours to finish even after gathering most of its collectibles. But it packs a lot of good stuff in that timeframe and never wears out its welcome. With tight gameplay, fun exploration, and an alluring atmosphere, Faraday’s disastrous voyage turns into a rewarding expedition.
Marcus Stewart · Feb 05, 2021 Reviewed on PS4 - Olija is incredibly cinematic, despite its minimalist approach to art style. The game still feels fantastical thanks to an incredible attention to detail with both the visual and sound design. In addition, Olija tells a heartfelt story with important themes, while keeping satisfying gameplay at the center of it all. It becomes even more impressive when you realize the game was practically developed by one person, Thomas Olsson of Skeleton Crew Studios. Olija is a pleasant treat and likely an early frontrunner for one of the best indie titles of 2021.
Donovan Erskine · Feb 02, 2021 Reviewed on PC, Series X|S, PS4, XB1Read full review - Olija is a piratical adventure that really, really pays attention to atmosphere. From its bombastic music, which echoes similarly pirate-themed Return of the Obra Dinn, to its arthouse-cinema-style sudden cuts to black, Olija is possibly the most cinematically dramatic indie game we've seen in quite some time.
Kate Gray · Feb 01, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I want to say that not only is the sprite work great but the entire world of Olija is beautiful. It’s a shame that a lot of the game is spent in caves because the outdoor areas have these wonderful backgrounds that paint the image that the land of Terraphage is built off of the ruins of various cultures.
Anthony Mann · Jan 29, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Olija is a unique, intriguing adventure that brings players to a strange land. It isn't long but its length is enough. The visuals and atmosphere are first-rate, as are the combat and level design. All of that makes it an easy game to recommend.
Andrew Farrell · Jan 28, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Olija oozes originality, from its cinematic storytelling to its uniquely retro graphics and the genre-bending award-worthy soundtrack that ties it all together. And don’t forget about its fluid combat and exploration-focused gameplay that slowly introduces new mechanics that keep the game engaging and fun but at the same never letting it get too complex.
Jake Plant · Jan 28, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Olija's best asset, truly, is its brevity. Its story is impeccably paced. Its mechanics never wear out from overuse. From start to finish, it finds new ways to gently goad you into using the harpoon in different ways, until it says its piece. I was taken with how emotionally resonant and mechanically pleasing it could be in such a short time.
Mike Epstein · Jan 28, 2021 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1, SwitchRead full review
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Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Developer: Skeleton Crew Studio