The 'Ori' Series, A True Journey

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer! 

Some of the most amazing games in existence really tug at the heart strings. In fact, I think emotional aspects can truly make or break any game. I for one am really drawn to games if they make me feel something, even deep down.

Ori and The Blind Forest is an adorable, yet touching game where the main character, Ori, gets lost in a storm in a forest. The main focus of the game is to find your way through The Blind Forest in order to find the elements of the forest itself. This is all done through multiple different power ups and very exact movements in a metroidvania/ platformer style.

I found Ori and The Blind Forest very whimsical and magical because every time you come to a new area, it gets even more visually pleasing. The soundtrack is also a huge highlight as it is pretty light, but highly affective. I also adore how there are so many touching, beautiful moments, which makes all the difficulty of beating the levels all the more worth it.

The sequel to Ori and The Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a new entry to the Ori franchise that has just come out. With a familiar feeling, with refreshing aspects, this game is an even bigger open world where you need to scale more challenges than ever, all while visiting some new, amazing areas. Friendship is intended to be a huge part of this game, and it really shows.

One thing I really appreciate about this new entry to the franchise in the new concept of having customisation in it. Not only is there now a hub world, but it is customisable the more you progress in the game. Like the first game, you learn a variety of new moves that can help you get past areas that you can easily come back to at any time. The soundtrack is also somehow even more beautiful than ever.

I think anybody could enjoy the Ori series. Not only is it brilliant, yet challenging, but I find it is really the kind of game that constantly tugs at our heart strings and makes you want to keep going until it is completed. I really look forward to the possibilities that could come next in this franchise, and I believe everyone should at least give this game a fair try. I'll be playing it from now until we see a new entry to the series eventually.

What is a game that has taken you on an emotional journey? Comment down below! Also a huge thank you to Xbox for sending me a review copy of Ori and the Will of the Wisps! I really appreciate the opportunity and I'm really grateful! 

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Rainbows, Toilets and Unicorns', is Adorably Quirky

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Making retro styled games is such a trend these days, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. There's so many retro styled games that are more than just a clone of another game, but they have refreshing new concepts to it. That brings us to today's game, Rainbows, Toilets and Unicorns.

Rainbows, Toilets and Unicorns is a vertical shooter with a really retro vibe. There are 5 worlds with 5 levels, each of which have boss encounters. There are many thematical aspects such as religion, politics and Disney, all of which are all adorable. The enemies are quite similar in each world, but the bosses are all reasonably challenging and fun to battle.

I find this game really quirky and adorable. It has cute graphics, fun music, and has a lot of replayability, as it is not an insanely long game. The themes make this game more enjoyable the more you progress from world to world, I personally really loved the viral star world.

I recommend this game for anyone that loves a retro feeling game with refreshing new concepts. It is a bargain when you consider how much genuine, light hearted fun you can have whilst playing it. It's simply one of those games that you can play in one sitting and see it as time well spent.

What is your favourite retro styled game? Comment down below! And a huge thank you to Fantastico Studios for giving me a copy of this game on Switch to review! It's really appreciated and I thoroughly enjoyed the game!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Metropolis: Lux Obscura' is Epic

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Puzzle games are the foundation of which many amazing games are built from. Bejweled, Tetris, you name it, there's so many amazing ones to name. But, what if you could take the beloved genre of puzzle games, and make it a little bit dirty?

 

Metropolis: Lux Obscura is a a comic styled puzzle matching game where you explore a corupt city filled with crime and many dirty aspects. The matching puzzle aspect of the game is always against other NPCs in a turn-based battle. 

The graphics of this game are really well done, making it seem as though you are just experience an adult comic. This is really well complimented by the intense gameplay, where you can go from winning to almost being destroyed at any moment. I also really love the soundtrack as it makes Metropolis: Lux Obscura have a really epic vibe to it.

I recommend this game for adult gamers that are looking for what could be considered a hidden gem. I found myself playing this full game in one sitting, and I really think it's a nice, yet risque spin on the "match 3" puzzle format. And best of all, it is super cheap on all consoles it is on. So, grab yourself a digital copy, and enjoy. 

What is your favourite puzzle game? Comment down below! And also, a huge thank you to Sometimes You for allowing me to review this game, it's a really solid game and I'll be replaying it again very soon!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer