I’m always floored to find out that people play farming sims like Stardew Valley and don’t indulge in the romance/marriage elements of the game! By far my favorite part, the quality of romanceable NPCs in a simulation game can make or break the experience for me. And I’m happy to say that Ova Magica has a delightful and engaging cast of characters to choose from already!
Currently in Early Accerss, Ova Magica doesn’t have romance and marriage storylines built into the game just yet. But it’s on their dev roadmap for future content!
In case you want to meet-and-greet the (future) bachelors and bachelorettes before buying the game, I’ve compiled a quick list of major NPCs that seem the most likely to become romance prospects in later updates.
Psst! You don’t have to worry about gift-giving in this game. Daily chitchat and Blob battles is enough to win their hearts!
Flint is a hard-working Blob rancher and breeder as well as somewhat of a local celebrity. You can often find flocks of young woman watching him work over the fence! Flint’s Blob buddy is a porcupine-shaped trouble-maker who will eat anything. You’ll find them tending to packs of Blobs on his family’s ranch just outside of town.
Charoi is the town builder who enjoys nothing more than bed rotting and lazing about town when she isn’t building the newest structure or upgrading your tools for you. Her bat-shaped Blob has a silencing-ability that can render your Blobs unable to use attacks in battle. You can typically find her at her work bench, in town supervising projects, or snoozing in bed.
Carnelian is the most fashionable resident of Clover Town and somewhat of a snob. His passion for fashion shines through when he requests a boutique be built in Clover Town city centre. His peacock-esc Blob will often join him on shopping sprees. Together, they work at the general store when not shopping the latest trends.
Garnet is a city girl at heart but she found herself longing for a change of pace and following her brother to Clover Town. Her days are filled with fishing and sailing, and you’ll often find her by the river or at the docks. Flirty and outgoing, she and her lantern fish Blob will be quick friends with the new farmer in town…or anyone, really!
Saphir is Garnet’s brother and a wannabe master chef. Working at the diner is his passion and you’ll often find him slaving over the stove there, too busy to even engage in the occasional friendly Blob battle! Better to catch him on his days off, where he and his penguin Blob can be spotted testing out new recipes by a campfire on the beach.
Emerald is a party pooper and a bit of a narc…but he truly means well! As the local conservation officer, he patrols around the clock to prevent environmental damage and clean up litter and other messes, even if it means breaking up a few dance parties in the process! His handy deer-like Blob is ever at his side, both striving to keep the valley peaceful and protected.
Citrine works at the town pub and loves to dance with her bee Blob. Her smooth moves attract customers from far and wide, which has caused her to have a bit of a crisis: Should she keep working for her family business or strike it out on her own to pursue the performance arts? You might be a shoulder to lean on as she figures it all out!
Jade is one half of a set of twins and, along with her cow Blob, spends long, gruelling days working on her family’s farm. She grows crops and tends to Blobs that produce eggs, milk, and other amenities for the valley residents. You can often catch her traveling between the outskirts of town and city center with her cart packed with produce (and seeds) to sell.
Ruby is Jade’s twin sister and a total Blob battle buff. Fiery and determined, Ruby will challenge anyone to a Blob battle at anytime and her ultimate goal is to take on the Blog League and become the reining champion. Her and her bunny Blob make for great partners while exploring the Blob Realm, leveraging area attacks to get the job done fast!
Jasper is a wayward rapscallion who spends his days hover-boarding around town—or, at least anywhere he hasn’t been banned from yet! Always working on the latest board tricks with his tiger Blob in tow, Jasper may even give you a hover board of your own if you befriend him. He also works as the town delivery man.
Lazuli is a sweet girl who is chronically ill and can’t often leave the house. Kept company by her mischievous butterfly Blob, she loves to read and write…and sneak off to the beach when her over-protective brother isn’t looking. She isn’t well enough to Blob battle with you or attend festivals, but she is so endearing that I found myself going out of my way to talk to her daily.
Lapis is Lazuli’s older brother and the current reigning Champion of the Clover Town Blog League. Gruff and disinterested, he spends his days working for the Blog League research center and harvesting precious materials from the dangerous and labyrinthine Blob World to bring back for them. Although being frequently scouted for bigger and better things, he is hesitant to make any moves that would separate him from his ailing little sis.
So what do you think? Do you have a stand-out favorite yet? BE sure to wishlist/follow Ova Magica on Steam so you can get updates on its full release. There’s also a free Ova Magica demo if you want to try before you buy.
Don’t forget to read my Ova Magica Early Access first impressions before you go!
Stay cozy, gamers.