![]() Out of everything I saw during my time with Ary, I really appreciated its versatility. Combat felt exciting and natural, and it was one of my favorite parts of the build. I fought off a lot of unfortunate hyena enemies who, if I do say so myself, didn't want a piece of me. Ary's great with a weapon, as she can lock on to enemies, roll past them, parry, and strike with precision in a satisfying ballet of slashes and counter-attacks. Of course, this is very much a game where combat is expected, too. This had true potential for some very satisfying puzzles, as I learned when I trekked through some particularly challenging areas (long after I realized I wasn't supposed to just swim around and look for the way out). I was able to try out her power to turn the season to winter, which could freeze water and create paths in the blink of an eye. The controls are fluid and smooth, with Ary able to sprint, double-jump, sneak, and control the environment with her special powers. You'll want to see what's out there in the wild world, especially when you learn the truth behind the Guardians of Seasons. You're very much rewarded for exploring, whether that means you find special items to inspect, chests to open, or pots to break. It takes place in a lush, gorgeous 3D world with a stylized cartoon aesthetic that wouldn't look out of place in a Disney movie. There's plenty to see and do in Ary and the Secret of Seasons. Mulan meets The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons was right up my alley. There's much more story to be had, of course, but the nutshell I was given was enough to get me salivating. Her previously furious mother greets her on her way to the Dome and isn't angry – she simply gives Ary her blessing to go forth and figure out what's going on, with Ary making her way to the Dome and eventually taking on her father's role in the Guardians of Seasons. ![]() She cuts her hair, dons Flynn's clothing, grabs his sword, and sets off to take matters into her own hands, after taking her father's powerful magical item that helps him control the seasons, of course. Ary knows she's been forbidden by her family to go to the Dome, but she's headstrong enough that she pulls a Mulan and does it anyway. Ary's father is forlorn, however, because her brother Flynn is gone. This is an issue, obviously, and one that's concerning the townsfolk. But lately, there are strange shards that seem to appear in Ary's region that suddenly transform the weather – at least in the playthrough I had with my build – from winter to what appeared to be spring. The group tends not to take their yearly meetup as seriously anymore. It seems as though the seal has potentially gotten weaker over the years as the legend of the evil mage that once wreaked havoc over Valdi has quieted a bit. They all meet in the Dome of Seasons each year to make sure the seal protecting Valdi is strictly reinforced with each of their magic. Gwenn is part of the Guardians of Seasons, along with Dagdann, Brynn, and Luchtann. She's the daughter of Gwenn, the Guardian of Winter. I found myself smiling giddily as I explored this inventive new world with Ary, and I'm already counting down the days until I can see the rest of her story.Īryelle (Ary for short) is a young girl who lives in the world of Valdi. ![]() It's a love letter to the Zelda series in some of the best ways possible. This multiplatform affair is a throwback to classic adventure games rife with exploration, collectibles, and great combat mechanics. I went hands-on with this fall title, published by Modus Games, and came away pleasantly surprised with all it had to offer. Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an upcoming adventure from eXiin and Fishing Cactus that scratched that particular itch for me quite nicely. I want colorful lands and characters and a story that doesn't let up. I want to dig into an adventure game that looks and feels like it was ripped from a fantastical world instead of rubbed out in a mound of dust. ![]() Though I love my share of violent, grimdark shooters and horror games, sometimes I'm in the mood for something a little more colorful. ![]()
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