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[Stafford]

Did anyone here buy Baldo : The guardian Owls?

It's that heavily Ghibli inspired Zelda ALTTP like game. It launched with lots of bugs and what not but has been patched from what I'm reading, but i wonder if it's worth getting and playing now. Some say that while all game breaking bugs are gone and combat feels better that there are still ridiculous puzzles that make no sense but with lots of trial and error.

What say you?

 

[Mr Hyde]

Switch Up did a video on it and said the game had an astonishing comeback and redemption arc, following its broken launch.

 

[Decal4]

Well now I want this game. Is there a physical release?

 

[ハトリス]

Ghibli inspired? They stole images from the movies to use as assets in game

 

[Isa]

That's good to hear, it looked quite good but the issues were unfortunate. I'll keep it on my radar.

 

[Isa]

Ghibli inspired? They stole images from the movies to use as assets in game

Wow, that sucks. Although considering how much has been done by AI now ... and all the western action hero actor likenesses and Aliens/H.R. Giger art and designs lifted its swings and roundabouts really.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Did anyone here buy Baldo : The guardian Owls?

It's that heavily Ghibli inspired Zelda ALTTP like game. It launched with lots of bugs and what not but has been patched from what I'm reading, but i wonder if it's worth getting and playing now. Some say that while all game breaking bugs are gone and combat feels better that there are still ridiculous puzzles that make no sense but with lots of trial and error.

What say you?

It has a great presentation, the puzzles often require consulting a guide as elements are not always visually distinct, the level design is mediocre, the path to the next objective is not always clear, and the combat is surprisingly challenging despite being extremely simple. Tons of content and world building. I can only speak for the Steam release but I have not come upon any game breaking bugs. I would definitely recommend checking it out.