For those still patiently waiting for ‘Breath of the Wild 2’, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’ is a great way to feed the appetite.
Plus, we also check out Death’s Door, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Samurai Warriors 5.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch)
Let’s call a spade a spade. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword hasn’t aged as well as some of the franchise’s classic entries. That’s mainly the fault of some pretty awkward forced motion controls from the Nintendo Wii. People didn’t love it then and they still don’t now.
The good news though is that this remaster rectifies that major sticking point, by giving you the option to swap out motion controls for the right analogue stick. If you’re an utter psychopath you can still choose to use the original method courtesy of the Joy-Cons – just be prepared for it to be as occasionally unreliable as it always was.
Outside of the controls, this update proves how overlooked Skyward Sword actually is. The dungeons are some of the series’ best, and the soundtrack is a real standout. Even the visuals have held up well in this Switch transfer, making this version the perfect way to scratch that nostalgic Zelda itch while the painful wait for Breath of the Wild 2 continues.
It’s gotta be coming soon, right?
You can buy The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD here.
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Samurai Warriors 5 (PS4, XBO, Switch, PC)
You’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve seen all Samurai Warriors has to offer, but turns out this fifth iteration is a rather enjoyable outing.
Sure, the core loop of the hack and slash gameplay remains, but a sizeable campaign makes it an absolute treat to play. The game is also packing a fresh art style which helps the whole thing pop and flourish, especially on a big telly.
Well worth a look if you’re after a bit of mindless action.
You can buy Samurai Warriors 5 here.
Death’s Door (Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Speaking of Zelda, Death’s Door certainly takes a page or two out of Nintendo’s playbook and uses it to craft something special indeed. Here’s the pitch: You’re placed in the talons of crow tasked with reaping souls for the Reaping Commission. But when one of your souls is stolen from you, things naturally go awry.
From there the gameplay of Death’s Door shines through brightly. Combat is buttery smooth as you dash and slash your way from environment to environment. It’s all backed up by a quirky cast of characters and a wonderful sense of humour.
Make no doubt about it, this will be a surprise entry into many people’s Game of the Year lists for 2021. Highly recommended.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale (PS5, PS4, PC)
Chicory might not be a game you’ve heard much of, but it’s without question one of the most creative PS5 games you’ll see this year. Most of that creativity comes from the world itself which acts almost like a giant colouring book.
With a magic paintbrush in hand you’ll slowly introduce colour into a black and white world. Some of this colouring will help with navigation while some will solve puzzles as you uncover a hidden darkness taking over much of the land. We thoroughly enjoyed using the PS5’s touchpad to splash some life into the environment while the lack of combat is a nice change of pace from the usual slate of action-heavy games.
If you’re looking for something a little more unique in your video games, don’t overlook Chicory.
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