Cute farming sim for PC
Ova Magica is a premium simulation game for PC made by developer ClaudiaTheDev. It is a farming sim that will let players experience building their own farm from scratch, growing a variety of crops and plants. They can also interact with various characters in town or establish a business selling their harvest.
Similar to Coral Island or Sun Haven, Ova Magica takes inspiration from classic titles in the genre. It employs familiar mechanics, as well as encourages exploration and interactions with various characters. What makes it stand out more is its unique pet system that expands its gameplay even further.
New in town
You start Ova Magica as a newcomer to Clover Town. You have hopes of making a new life for yourself, and the way you'll do that is by building your own farm. First, you must till the land to have it ready for planting new crops and plants. There are plenty of choices to choose from, including fruits and vegetables, herbs, and even mushrooms.
As you get the hang of it, you can opt to try making a business and sell your harvest at the local market. The game lets you have pets, but with a twist. Instead of your typical farm animals, you get to raise and breed blob-like creatures. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, as well as serving as your companions in farm work.
You can interact with the townspeople to get to know their stories and maybe even meet a special someone. Building friendships directly influences your skill tree, offering essential boosts. However, advancing these relationships can be challenging as you must either converse with others daily or engage in blob battles. Nevertheless, it also unlocks a variety of events and quests, enriching your gameplay experience.
Create blobs with unique traits
Raising blobs is a core aspect of Ova Magica's gameplay, where you breed and nurture these unique creatures to help with various tasks. The cross-breeding system provides limitless combination possibilities, allowing you to create and discover surprising new blob variations. Additionally, the food you feed your blobs directly impacts their genetic traits, resulting in a diverse array of blobs, each with its own distinct abilities and characteristics.
The game also boasts a strategic battle system that deviates from traditional turn-based mechanics. You can engage in battles against other trainers and wild blobs or participate in the Clover Cup tournament. In these battles, you can deploy up to three blobs simultaneously. The combat experience challenges crafting and strategy. You must know the best time to attack and defend.
More than just a farm sim
In summary, Ova Magica is a deceptively simple farming sim that has more depth and complexity to it than it seems. Outside of the tried and true gameplay mechanics, it serves up some more in the form of trainer battles and fun expeditions. While the requirement for daily interaction to enhance friendships can become repetitive, the combination of blob breeding, strategic battles, and exploration creates a compelling and multifaceted experience.
