Atomic Owl
Monster Theater · 2025 · Precision Platformer, Side Scroller, Hack and Slash, 2D Platformer, Puzzle Platformer
PC
Positive90% · 2966Metacritic
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About Atomic Owl
Play as Hidalgo, the last free Bladewing, on a challenging, retro-inspired quest to save your corrupted friends and take down the twisted Crow Sorcerer, Omega Wing.
The world of Judanest is unraveling, poisoned by Meza, and broken by betrayal. You awaken after two years, bound to an eternal tree and armed with a demonic, talking blade that may be your only ally.Features:
- Retro-Inspired Platforming and Precision Gameplay!
- Defeat hordes of deadly Tengu in fast-paced, skill-driven combat.
- Die, retry, grow stronger, and overcome impossible odds.
- Voice-acted cast and charming performances.
- Absorb Meza souls to unlock powerful upgrades.
- Wield the Yutameta scythe and strike from afar.
- Choose your weapon – Hammer, Blade, or Whip? Your choice.
- Fully animated opening cutscene sets the tone.
- Transform into the Void Crow and demolish the Tengu.
- Explore a vibrant world full of color and personality.
- Take flight and glide through expansive sections.
- Collect elemental powers – Flame, Lightning, and Poison!
- A hybrid soundtrack mixing synthwave and JRPG influences!
- Hand-drawn pixel art with expressive animation.
- Classic approach to video game storytelling and gameplay, and an honest attempt at trying to answer the question of "what if roguelites existed in 1991 for the Sega Dreamcast?"
- Intense, precise, and rewarding platforming. Combine a variety of dashes, jumps, and sprints to reach your goal.
- Channel the power of the Mezameta Blade to seize corrupted souls from Tengu in the heat of combat.
- Smash Tengu with a devastating hammer, unleash massive damage with a brutal greatsword.
- Strike from a distance with a 'Vania-inspired whip, or hurl a deadly sickle for devastating ranged attacks.
One level might have you scouring ruins for keys, another navigating vast buildings while dodging patrolling enemies, and others will launch you into the open skies of Judanest for zen-like traversal. Every zone brings something new, and every challenge pulls you deeper into the heart of Judanest.
Take up arms against the evil Crow sorcerer who brainwashed your troupe. You must save them all.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It's okay. Needs more polishing, gameplay and storywise. Most importantly, enable for the player to change the keybindings.
Developed by Monster Theater and published by Monster Theater together with Eastasiasoft Limited, Atomic Owl is an energetic side-scrolling action platformer that embraces retro gaming sensibilities while adding enough modern conveniences to appeal to contemporary audiences. The game introduces players to Hidalgo Bladewing, a legendary warrior owl who awakens in a world threatened by corruption and the return of the malevolent Omega Wing. From its opening moments, Atomic Owl establishes a distinctive personality through its unusual premise, colorful cast, and willingness to blend fantasy, science fiction, and tongue-in-cheek humor into a single package. It is the kind of game that understands exactly what it wants to be: a fast-paced adventure inspired by the arcade era, but polished with present-day design ideas. Gameplay revolves around exploration, combat, and mastering Hidalgo's growing collection of abilities. Progression feels rewarding thanks to an extensive toolkit that includes dashing, gliding, wall traversal, and powerful aerial attacks. Players are encouraged to experiment with different weapons and elemental enhancements, creating a satisfying rhythm between platformi…
A cool action scrolling platformer with rougelite elements though u can turn it off, a fun time with beautiful graphics and nice music!
I had a good time with Atomic Owl. The art style is cool and the graphics look amazing, though the bright neon can feel a little eye-searing after a while. The actual gameplay feels incredibly tight and responsive, and I really appreciated the addition of the "No Rogue Lite" mode so I could play the game as regular side scroller instead of dealing with a repetitive roguelite loop. Overall, it's just a sharp, engaging game that I genuinely liked. Worked great on the Steam Deck. 3/5
very fun, very challenging, and nice graphic. The gameplay not boring too https://youtube.com/live/9_0kXu6Bn8g?feature=share
Pretty rad.
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