Ovivo

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a single-player platformer released in May 2017 by developer IzHard. It spans multiple genres including adventure, puzzle, and arcade elements with a heavy focus on music. You can play it on almost everything from PlayStation to mobile devices. The game centers on OVO, a character born from two opposing forces: black and white. These colors exist in balance until OVO splits them apart. Your job is to switch between these states to navigate a metaphoric world filled with illusions. The story relies on hidden messages rather than cutscenes, leaving the narrative interpretation open for each player to decide as they collect mysterious symbols along the way.

Gameplay

You control OVO in a 2D side-scrolling environment where the core mechanic involves toggling between black and white forms. Each color interacts differently with the world geometry and hazards. Some platforms only appear or become solid when you switch states, while enemies might be invulnerable to one form but weak to the other. You move by jumping, running, and shifting colors instantly. The game features no combat in the traditional sense; instead, you avoid obstacles by timing your switches correctly. Sessions last as long as you want since there is only one player mode. The controls feel tight, requiring precise timing as you cross levels that change layout based on your current form. Music syncs with your movement, adding rhythm to every jump and color shift.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile have rated Ovivo fairly well overall. The Metacritic score sits at 71 out of 100 while IGDB lists it at 79.5 based on six ratings. Community data shows an average playtime of roughly five hours for most users. Completion rates are modest with a 31 total achievement set that sees a 15.6% average unlock rate across all players. The hardest challenge is the achievement "The story is written" which only unlocks in 5.40% of accounts. Most reviews highlight the visual style as the main draw, though some users find the puzzle difficulty spikes frustrating. The community mood leans towards appreciative but slightly divided on the narrative clarity. People generally agree the soundtrack elevates the experience even when the level design feels repetitive near the end.

PlayPile's Take

This game is worth buying if you like short platformers with a strong artistic vision. The price is reasonable for a single-player experience that lasts about five hours. You should pick this up if you enjoy figuring out puzzles based on visual cues rather than reading text. The achievement system adds replay value since the rarest trophy requires specific actions to unlock. Avoid it if you need a long campaign or complex combat systems. The ending is ambiguous, so do not expect clear answers about the world's lore. It is a solid indie title that stands out for its art direction but lacks the depth of longer adventure games.

Storyline

In the world of OVIVO, Black and White exist in harmony. By constantly intertwining and replacing each other, they maintain balance. The main character named OVO was born of these two halves and has the ability to switch between them. OVO travels through the metaphorical world, overcoming dangers and collecting mysterious symbols. These symbols will help you unravel the story of this world, but how you interpret it is completely up to you.