Despite an otherwise positive early experience with Star Wars: Zero Company, a reviewer has voiced significant dissatisfaction with the prevalence of Ovissian characters in the game. The species, first introduced in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, is described as having "big Muppet-looking heads," large mouths, and multiple face horns, which the reviewer finds distracting and immersion-breaking.
These aliens are noted as being one of the most common species encountered in Zero Company, with the option to even customize the player character as an Ovissian. The reviewer likens their appearance to a "Jim Henson production" and states a preference for species like the Gungans, despite acknowledging the latter's often-criticized status among fans. The core of the critique focuses on the perceived incongruity of the Ovissians' design within the context of a tactical game about ragtag mercenaries fighting a large evil threat.
The reviewer clarifies that their dislike is not a general rejection of newer Star Wars alien designs, citing approval for species like the Tognath and Abednedo. The Ovissians, however, are singled out as an exception, with the author stating, "Ovissians are dumb." This sentiment is presented as a long-held opinion finally given an outlet due to the species' prominence in Star Wars: Zero Company.