Finally freed from the purgatory of Google Stadia exclusivity, Gylt is the title of RiME developer Tequila Works. While previous adventures have borne the brunt of title influences such as: zeldaGilt steers in a decidedly terrifying direction.
Taking inspiration from the likes of Silent Hill, Gylt is a solid title that understands what the influence is and doesn’t seem to deviate from it. As Sally, you embark on a journey to find your missing cousin, Emily. After escaping a bully, you find yourself transported to a warped, surreal version of your hometown. You must find Emily in this amazing setting before it’s too late. Narratively, there isn’t much to write home about, but depending on the ending, the game has a sweet, emotionally resonant end to it.
To accomplish this, the game asks you to solve puzzles, most of which revolve around using a flashlight, with the later addition of a fire extinguisher that freezes things. None of the puzzles are too difficult, but satisfying. A bigger problem is that the puzzle ideas don’t feel fresh.
It’s an electric puzzle that closes the circuit to balance the pressure in the pipes and overcome the steam. The ideas are all pretty standard. Even his one of the main items, the flashlight, feels like it gives Alan Wake a mechanical impression.That’s not to say other titles haven’t been influenced by their peers, but they’re typically something Distinctive. Instead, Gylt is a high-level collection of ideas from other titles. With one exception.
Combat in guilt is a weak point. Luckily, a robust stealth system makes it easy to avoid combat altogether. And as easy as it may be, the combat is tedious, so it’s worth it. You’ll need to shine a flashlight on your weak spots to kill them, but given the fact that you have aim assist and the fact that enemies often don’t express their weak spots well, it’s better to skip combat if you get the chance. prize. Destroying every enemy you come across won’t stress your resources, but you can spend your time doing other things, like chasing down fascinating collectibles that greatly expand your world.
Tequila Works has arguably delivered better experiences in the past, but Gylt still delivers a decent enough time.
