OvO

OvO is a minimalist platformer: small characters, black and white maps, seemingly simple controls, but in reality, it's a playground for those who like to optimize every frame. You run, jump, slide, dive… and try to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. But what keeps OvO alive isn't its basic gameplay, but the way the community constantly reinvents it with new techniques.

How to play OvO

At the basic level, you just need to jump over obstacles, avoid spikes, and reach the finish line. But as you go faster, things start to change. You'll learn wave dash to maintain speed, timed slides to go through seemingly impossible places, and how to utilize the edges of the platform to clip through objects. These things aren't taught in the game, but are almost mandatory if you want to play at a higher level. Later on, the maps aren't difficult in a puzzle way, but rather you have to perform every action almost perfectly. A single misstep can ruin your entire flow.

New Skips in OvO

Some sections allow you to slide off the platform precisely within the frame to bypass obstacles. There are places previously thought to be only achievable with tools (TAS), but now they can be done in real play. A prime example is the gate skip – a precise sequence of movements can allow you to skip an entire section of the map.

OvO is like an open-ended puzzle, where each player finds a slightly faster solution. And sometimes, just one well-timed slide is enough to break what people thought were limits. If you enjoy the feeling of gradually improving, watching your time decrease with each playthrough, OvO can easily get you hooked. But if you want something less mentally demanding, more focused on survival and resource management, then 99 Nights in the Forest is a completely different experience.