![]() Fireballs, familiars, movement buffs, healing and more. So when you need to tear your foes asunder with some more primal forces, you also have access to a handful of spells. Different enemies are more or less vulnerable to certain effects, so be sure to experiment a bit. These also come in a selection of flavours, with elemental damage types like fire, ice and lightning but also slashing and bludgeon damage exists. Meaning you can equip him with swords, axes and the like. The weapon of choice, well that’s up to you really. Our boy Sayri can and has to do his fair share of fighting. Combat | The Guardian of Lore isn’t called that because he’s a ceremonious librarian, na ah.This wasn’t the case for me since I only played a book per day and thus didn’t give it the time to become so. I can see these getting quite repetitive after a couple of hours. A sharp slashy sound for swords and axes, satisfying crunches for hammers and all that makes magic magical on the spells. The sound effects all clearly convey the action they’re tied to. Bosses often don’t have their own track per sé, instead opting for a more intense version of the track, with extra instruments. Each of the many books has its own distinct track, so they’ll only start to feel repetitive when you’re stuck redoing a level over and over. With tracks that are soft but present, the levels will never feel silent. Audio | The soundtrack and effects in Guardian of Lore do what they have set out to do, and do it well.Yes, the effect is the same in the library, but I like thinking about it this way. In a sense, it accentuates that both Sayri and those aiming to destroy the tale are foreign objects in the world of the story. While I’ve seen this quite often clash in other titles, Guardian of Lore seems to have found the sweet spot for making them blend nicely. ![]() This is because Sayri and the mysterious enemies are all actually 3D models. The painting-like style is only for the world elements mind you. Even though you’re in a library, but we won’t sweat the details. It really feels like you’re walking through a painting you could find in a museum. Whether you explore the lush forests, barren deserts, villages or temples you will be met with some beautifully painted sceneries. Graphics | Easily one of the things I liked most about Guardian of Lore is its art style.All the tales are very colourful and hold their own against their more counterparts from other parts of the world. Or a story of how two dancers danced vigorously for several days straight. A story of how the moon and a cloud came to earth, how they were saved from a wild animal and how they reward their saviour with this beneficial tea-like drink. As such, the first tale you save from the malevolent forces that wish to see it erased is that of the Yerba Mate. Guardian of Lore steers clear from those, instead favouring Latin American folktales and myths. If you’ve played even a small number of fantasy or historical games you have most likely bumped into their influences. Setting | Asian, Greek and Roman, Norse, Native American, Egyptian mythologies are some of the most explored themes in fiction.ℹ️ Reviewed on Nintendo Switch | Review code provided by PR/publisher, this review is the personal opinion from the writer. Even though you’re in a library, but we won’t sweat the details.” “It really feels like you’re walking through a painting you could find in a museum. And while I’ve not found this stalker in Guardian of Lore, Round 2 Games who developed and published it has crammed a lot of stories from Latin America into their debut game for you to explore. They only come out on Tuesdays and Fridays and rather than suck your blood, can supposedly turn you into one of their own by running in between your legs if they manage to surprise you. Ever heard of the Lobison? This creature of the night will originate from the seventh son of a family, and turn him into this vampire-like wolfman. Quetzalcoatl or the Chupacabra spring to mind, but that’s generally where it ends. But what about the Latin American myths and legends? Since I’m a nerd and have played a Persona game or two I’m familiar with one or two. ![]() What about Chinese or Japanese or Indian ones? I’ve probably lost some of you, but it’s still possible. LifeisXbox’s Guardian of Lore review | Can you name me an object or thing that has a Greek, or Norse story tied to them? Probably half a dozen easily.
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