It feels seedy, a grimy reminder of the way I used to feel when I was a young girl trying to get into gaming, which is out of step with the otherwise sharp humour.
At worst, it made me want to put away my Switch and call it a day. At best, this depiction of women made me roll my eyes. While it’s meant to be silly and tongue-in-cheek, the fact that almost every woman had their boobs out is just not necessary. The downside of this retro nostalgia was (at least for me) the pretty archaic representation of women. Despite the silliness, there’s a rich world to explore here, and it really feels as though your actions are making a difference. NPCs will know of your exploits before you arrive, which is pretty cool. These paths will have a huge impact on your experience and will open up different quests and interactions with characters. Right at the start, you’ll have the chance to pick one of three paths: brigand, rogue, or sorcerer. If you played any of the Sierra games back in the day, you could spend many happy hours getting lost in Lonaria.Īs the game progresses, and you explore more of the kingdom, you’ll begin to see the consequences of your choices. It feels authentic, a loving tribute not just to the Quest for Glory series, but other games of that era. It’s packed with small details, and with over 200 rooms, there’s plenty to look at. I’m fairly obsessed with point-and-click pixel art, and I enjoyed exploring Lonaria. The game is set in the Kingdom of Lonaria, lovingly rendered in detailed pixel art. It’s worth talking to all the locals, too (although you might have to turn the sound down again). Roehm’s total lack of regard for rules or power structures meant I could choose to be pretty devious, and I really enjoyed the fact that you get to play an unashamed anti-hero.
The writing is good, and I enjoyed the moments where the narrator spoke directly to me, as the player. However, the actor playing Roehm did a good job, which is helpful given that his is the voice you’ll hear the most.
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