as a hobbyist game dev, the fact that his was done by a solo developer is amazing. Hats off!

Reminds me of my efforts to decipher NES manuals and on-screen instructions when I was a child and didn't understand english.

The visual style to me looks like "what if Death's Door, but colors?"

Been excited for this one, the best thing about this past Game Awards was the release date reveal for Tunic! Cool to see the camera shift based on entering hidden passages or shortcuts - really enjoyed something similar in Death's Door. Just don't see enough of that in isometric titles IMO. Definitely buying this after work, hope the devs get a ton of success! (Side note: the map design looks spectacular)

I wonder if KC is contractually obligated to use the term "recursive" when describing the nature of the game so that the term can gain traction. Somewhere Yahtzee must be smirking

Oh? Is Tunic finally out? I've been anticipating this one!

PSA: Tunic is in Gamepass! seriously, gamepass is so good!

Did you just said "recursive elements" at the start?

Not surprised that KC did this one. Loved the demo for this game, and excited to see the full launch. Edit: Great review as always, KC!

Sounds like another game to add to my Steam collection. Thank you for the review!

Looks great! I love the art style - especially the lighting. Nice review KC!

Wonderful review! This looks like fun. Also, nice use of recursive.

Every day since completing this game it has grown on me. The aha! moments turned this game from a 7 to a 9. Reflecting and reminiscing on those moments has turned it to a 10. I’m so happy this game exists.

had almost exactly the same feeling of wonder and satisfaction of exploration as in FEZ, great game

The Rollercoaster from "This looks rad" to "X-Box and Steam Exclusive"

Tunic, a MASTERPIECE.

Wish this was on the switch. Seems like a good game to play relaxed on portable mode

I think I can handle some slightly clunky combat if you get to experience such a cute world otherwise.

First glowing review of a game I feel is up my alley. I have to give this one a try

I love the idea of a game that uses a language nobody knows.

And it seems it's in Game Pass too.

I heard good things about this game being one of the top indies you must play(so I did since it was on gamepass) and after experiencing it for myself I can see why. The music is beautiful and calming. Now the combat can be a bit frustrating since you need to press LB (in Xbox)to change weapons or use consumables. I wish there was a better way to implement inputs while in combat without going into the menu and switching your shortcuts constantly. I also experienced getting stuck in the environment quite a few times and sometimes the path wasn't very clear when going under hidden areas. The blue gem took me the longest to uncover and the last boss was brutal LOL. Other than that exploration is amazing in this game and the manual has everything you need to figure out your journey Absolutely a gem.

What exactly do you mean by the phrase "recursive elements"? Is that like.... replay value? A game within a game? Backtracking? I'm unclear.

The Legend of Zelda: A Short Hike

Game looks very interesting, would of loved to play it on switch given its zelda inspiration

It is also on gamepass

This game is awesome, I'm loving it.

Oh hey, I heard about this a while ago. Completely forgot about it.

Tdlr: it's good 👍

It’s so good I stopped playing Elden Ring just so I could play it instead

This looks *very* Death's Door

Great overview

Ohhhhhh I want this now

I really wish that Tunic learned the language over the course of the game. Don't mind being puzzled at the start but I hate if a game leaves either me, or the game's character, puzzled at the end still.

Shame this isn't on gamepass since I'm kinda on the fence if I'd enjoy it enough.

It's in gamepass? An interview with the developer himself said it wouldn't be on gamepass but I'm downloading it from there right now?

That screen shake on every weapon hit. I know why games do this but I hope you can disable it.

Looks similar to Death's door. Which one is better?

I really can't vibe with the combat in this. I love the Souls games so I was pleased at first, but there's something about the rhythm and responsiveness that just won't click, I find it a chore even when I'm doing well.

How is this not on Switch? Dammit Nintendo. Well time to buy is now!

Beat the game, combat is good but nothing outside of swords and hook shot are really worth it. Game takes a hard dive into puzzle game territory near the end that I'm not sure everyone is gonna like. Ending is a unfulfilling as well (both of them).

Thank God it's on game pass spent way to much money on games lately lol

No PS?

Monument Valley meets The Legend of Zelda?

i personally found the combat to be nearly perfect, lock on is mid, im not sure why. The bosses are Perfect imo, not dark souls level of difficulty, but not exactly easy either. Learning the boss move sets came quicker than tradtional souls-like bosses.

So this isn’t just vaporware. Well if that isn’t a surprise.

This has been on my Steam wishlist for like 4 years, haha. I figured it was vaporware, TBH. Ironically, now I'm not sure I want it anymore. My backlog is huge; I even have Death's Door and haven't played it yet. Doling out the instruction manual that way sounds obnoxious too. Fuck that. Just tell me how to play the damn game...

freaking finally

Was really hoping this was a switch game.

Bonito

I get the feeling watching this that this game takes it self way to seriously and meta.

This game is gorgeous but flawed. It is just another souls like and I just don't have time to deal with that

A Pass for me,i dont have time to search three hours for a way to the next Level.

Curious about this game but having played it I really don’t get it. What exactly are you supposed to do? No, seriously! There game gives you no objective. What is your purpose as the protagonist? What am I fighting for? So far I’ve been given a stick and left to wander aimlessly. The ‘text’ being in an indecipherable language is not world building, its just frustrating. I get some games prefer to be hands-offs and leave the player to find their own path but there’s a limit to what is workable. You need some direction in the early game to establish the mechanics and what you as the player are trying to do. This game does not have that.

The Link stand-in is right-handed? 2/10

'Fraid this game sucks. Just beat it 100% fully.

Yet, the trees still look like shite.

If only Nintendo could make a Zelda game this good

This game is trash