I loved the silliness, I loved the pixel art, and I loved exploring Lonaria. It has so much potential, it’s expansive, and it’s fun. You should just expect a bit of a learning curve if you’re picking it up on the Switch. Having said that, I could see why you could get lost in this game: once you’ve settled in, it does get easier. It took me a long time to get used to which button opened which menu, and sometimes Roehm, true to his character, rebelled against me by outright refusing to go where I wanted him to. The controls (on the Switch) are not at all straightforward. Ultimately, I found myself trying to avoid fights where I could. If you hesitate, your enemies will go ahead and attack you anyway, and I didn’t find the controls to be intuitive enough to respond quickly.

One downside is the combat – I didn’t find it to be enjoyable at all (and having accidentally stumbled onto the Brigand pathway, there’s a lot of combat involved). It’s packed with interesting side characters and environments to explore, and you can level up your skills as you go (for example, attempting to scale a wall multiple times will increase your ‘climbing’ skill, meaning you’ll be more likely to actually make it across). The puzzles are quirky enough to bring back memories of old point-and-clicks, like Broken Sword, while being logical enough to keep you from going crazy (although there were a couple of frustrating moments along the way). Kayanna and her exaggerated appearance may be offputting to some Gameplay Issues Frankly, we should have left the pixelated cleavage back in the ‘90s where it belongs. 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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