ary and the secret of seasons ps4 review

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What happened next? Four great sages became the Guardians of Seasons, each having the power to control the weather around them. Long ago, an evil mage threatened Valdi, but was defeated by the Legendary Warrior. When you collect diary entries in Ary (which I haven’t managed to collect them all yet – they’re a challenge!), you learn more about what actually transpired to cause Valdi to separate seasons. Like in Ary, these worlds came into existence after some intense environmental destruction coupled with some super evil beings at work.

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I was getting strong similarities between Ary and The Death Gate Cycle, a 7 book series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, where there are four distinct worlds supported by one of the main elements (Earth, Fire, Water, Air). And of course, then someone starts messing with the climate again and the whole world goes screwy. I feel like Ary is a look at a world where climate change got so out of control it split the seasons into four distinct parts of the world.

Climate change is real and so damn scary because not enough is being done to help our planet. I’m definitely getting my achievement whore hat on for this one!Īry takes the very real threat of climate change and creates a powerful, fun story and game. I can’t wait to sink even more time into Ary and solve ALL the puzzles. Sure, it was two hours of wandering around, but it was out of my own stupidity, haha. And, I’m proud to say, I only got lost once. I loved everything (literally everything) about this game. The writing, from lead writer Genese Davis, is amazing, hilarious, and captivating. Ary’s ability to manipulate the seasons is fun, powerful, and gives so many hours of interactive gameplay.ĭeveloped by eXiin and Fishing Cactus and published by Modius Games, Ary is an absolute delight. Īry and the Secret of Seasons is an adventure game following Ary on a quest to restore the seasons of Valdi after an evil mage threw them into disarray. I received a copy of Ary and the Secret of Seasons in collaboration with our podcast episode with Ary’s Lead Writer, Genese Davis, and Game Director, Seb.

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Once the seasons are mysteriously disrupted, it's up to Ary to defy tradition and respond in her father's stead.Indie Game: Ary and the Secret of Seasons Developed By: eXiin, Fishing Cactus, Modus Games Date Released: 1 September 2020 Date Played: 4 October 2020 Play Time: 18 Hours Available on: PC | PS4 | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch Buy On: Humble | Steam

The game begins in the wake of a tragedy that sees Flynn presumed dead, leaving her father a broken, catatonic shell. Alas, strict and arbitrary cultural rules prevent the spirited young girl from seeking a greater destiny for herself. Ary is the daughter of the winter Guardian, while her older brother, Flynn, serves as apprentice. The world of Valdi is divided into four quadrants, each of which is perpetually locked into one of the four seasons, with each having a Guardian and apprentice to keep watch over their domain. By all accounts, the team succeeded in their endeavor, though they also failed at some basic necessities that hold Ary back from the greatness to which it aspires. Belgian indie developer eXlin aimed to deliver a grandiose 3D action/adventure game with cinematic flair, charming characters, and a provocative storyline. For better and worse, Ary and the Secret of Seasons punches far above its weight class in its quest to deliver an epic adventure.