Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

very fun game. with vibes of Wind Waker

This game was a [i] delight! [/i] It's just complex enough to stay interesting without being frustratingly hard. If you're really struggling to do something, you can rest assured you either don't actually need to do that or you don't have what you need to be able to do it just yet. The completionist in me was also very happy; it's very easy to know how to get all the things but only once you've unlocked certain items, allowing you a chance to give it a go first. It has the adventurous, open, nostalgic feel of early [i] Zelda [/i] games with the wholesome, indie, island vibes of [i]Summer in Mara[/i]. There was clearly so much love put into this game; there are lots of cute and clever tidbits throughout, and even the credits are fun and interesting. The art/graphics of the last Dojo genuinely made me stop in my tracks for a second. And [spoiler] the Governor's Gardens dog that immediately adores you [/spoiler] made me so so happy!

This is such a fun little game! It is very much in the vein of PS2 platformer games (think a less action-focused Jak and Daxter) and would have done numbers if it had come out during that era. As if the giant ocean world wasn't an indication, it also borrows some items from Wind Waker with some short "dungeons" in which you aquire your abilities. The game very much felt like an exploration and adventure game rather than pure action. The platforming and movement are definitely the highlight and the climbing ability and grapple really showcase that. The combat is a bit clunky so I often just snuck past enemies or used the slingshot to knock them over ledges. Luckily the dev gives you enough tools to deal with combat encounters quickly. Overall it is a short, but really fun game. The fact that it was made by a single developer is insane. It is such a fun game that if you like any platformers or adventure games, you will probably also like this. It is also not a particularly hard game so it would be great for kids or inexperienced players.

petite pépite à découvrir aventure/RPG que de bonnes choses

Good game with some rough edges, overall fun time playing this game

I can’t say anything better than what has already been said in other reviews. What a game! Thanks Mathias this game was a real treat to play.