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Owlboy is a platform-adventure video game created by Norwegian independent developer D-Pad Studio. The game is notable for its long development cycle, which began in 2007, and was released in November 2016.

Game data

Metacritic 88
Released
2016-10-31
User rating
3.83 / 5
Genres
Indie, Platformer, Adventure, Action
Platforms
PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux

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Key facts

Video game.title
Owlboy
Video game.image
Owlboy cover art.jpg
Video game.developer
D-Pad Studio
Video game.genre
Platform-adventure
Video game.modes
Single-player
Video game.director
Simon Stafsnes Andersen
Video game.engine
XNA
Video game.artist
Simon Stafsnes Andersen
Video game.composer
Jonathan Geer

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Wikidata facts

Official website
www.owlboygame.com
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publication date
2016-11-01
title
Owlboy
review score
88/100
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  • Gameplay
  • Plot
  • Setting
  • Synopsis
  • Development
  • Reception
  • Pre-release
  • Post-release
  • Accolades
  • Other media
  • References
  • External links

Owlboy is a platform-adventure video game created by Norwegian independent developer D-Pad Studio. The game is notable for its long development cycle, which began in 2007, and was released in November 2016.

== Gameplay == The player controls Otus, who is capable of flying and carrying objects during flight. These objects vary in use, but are mainly used as ranged weapons, thrown weapons, and puzzle-solving tools. As the game progresses, Otus gains allies that accompany him during his journey, each having their own weapon with exclusive properties.

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