Most 2D action games that have a dark, mysterious theme are
often too difficult to play, but this one game that has the same theme is a
relatively lighter one and it’s called Olija. It’s not like the game is “easy”
to play, but it offers a much more satisfying experience without causing
frustration or stress for the gamer. It is a fast-paced action game and
features a variety of interesting weapons and characters.
The main character of Olija is a man named Faraday who experiences a ship crash and is on a mission to rescue his fellow castaways and ultimately make his way back home. The location of the game is based on a series of islands, so you must travel across these islands with the help of maps and keys and find survivors on each of the islands. Another task is to build a small town, which will expand as you collect more survivors.
One of the most interesting weapons in the game is a magic
harpoon that you can throw around at something and it will teleport you to its
location. You can also unlock secondary weapons, and doing that will let you
use weapons in a combination, such as using a knife and shotgun simultaneously.
The theme of Olija is a combination of Lovecraft-style
ancient terrors and Japanese folklore. One distinguishing feature of the game
is its small scale, as it doesn’t take that long to win it, nor is there any
replayability.
Olija is a game that anyone who likes intense action games
can enjoy without a “harsh” experience – a game that you can play without
getting mad at it.
