![]() ![]() It’s not the only game that does this, but it feels like a cut corner. I mean when you jump, you can’t swing your weapon until you land. Also, you can’t do two things at once, which always rubs me the wrong way. There is a parry button that was way too inconsistent to use, as simply jumping or rolling away worked better. Sadly, the combat never came together for me. But anyway, the slingshot is equipped at all times, so it was a good way to start a fight and get a few blows in before we clashed swords. ![]() It probably stems from my desire to avoid confrontation. This slingshot was little more than a nuisance to the enemies early on, but what can I say, I like to have a ranged weapon. You’ll use various swords and maces throughout the game, and I purchased a slingshot at the outset. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the combat. With jumping, double jumping, and dodge/rolls, you’ll feel in control of Ary when bouncing around the world. The platforming is solid and mainly feels fluid. It’s full of environmental puzzles and genuinely rewards treasure hunters. The world of Valdi is larger than I expected and diverse. It’s a unique mechanic that takes some practice but is pretty cool when you get the hang of it. Or maybe you need to thaw a giant wall of ice? There is an app for that too. Need to freeze a river that you cant cross due to its strong current? Freeze it. Eventually, you’ll be able to wield all four seasons and you’ll need to do this in battles and to solve puzzles. This feels like you’re in a snowglobe and it is quite cool. Early on, you’ll be able to create a small bit of winter around you. The one aspect of the game that sets it apart is Ary’s ability to harness the seasons. You’ll need to acquire several special gadgets to open up new areas like boots that allow double jumps, a magic ring – or Link (wink) as it’s called – that allows you to drag certain items around. You’ll find or purchase weapons along the way and find plenty of treasure chest full of booty. This is one of many examples of how Developer eXiin, and Fishing Cactus managed to raise the bar on what to expect from an “indie” game in this genre.Īs I mentioned, Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an action-adventure platformer that bears a strong resemblance to many of your favorite games from the late ’90s. But there is over an hour of animated cutscenes with full voice acting that really shine in showing just how adorable but tough Ary really is. Most of the dialogue is written out on the screen and accompanied by grunts and moans that serve as an indicator of the speaker’s mood and intent. After Ary finds her brother’s wooden sword, she cuts her hair, steals her missing brother’s clothes, and sets off to save the world. Unlike the Girl With No Name, our Ary is not a stealthy killing machine born in the fiery pits of revenge, but an adorable young girl who is both brave and resilient. When we meet Ary, like Arya Stark from Game of Thrones, she is desperate to be taken seriously as a girl in a man’s world. Unfortunately, Ary’s father is the Guardian of Winter and when we meet him, he is inconsolable after an accident that has him in a wheelchair and his son/apprentice missing. This sounds like a job for the Guardian of Winter. Summer is winter and winter is summer and all hell is breaking loose. Ary’s homeland is supposed to be winter but something has sent the world into chaos. Valdi is separated into four regions with each region representing a season. The story goes a little something like this: A feisty little girl named Ary lives in a world called Valdi with her mother, father, and her big brother. But does little Ary give us gamers a journey worth its obvious inspiration, or is it just another cheap knockoff destined for irrelevance? Keep reading to find out. Besides, if you’re going to copy, excuse me, I meant to pay homage to an old game, one of Link’s grand adventures would be a great place to start. They certainly aren’t the first to do it, and they won’t be last. But there is no shame in that, I suppose. You are probably thinking that Ary and the Secret of Seasons looks an awful lot like The Legend of Zelda. ![]()
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