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Baldo: The Guardian Owls

2021
GenresAdventure, Indie, Action, Third Person Perspective, Open World, Puzzle and Logic, RPG, Top-Down Perspective, Single Player
AvailableAug 27, 2021
PlatformPlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
DeveloperNaps Team
Overview

Baldo is an action adventure Zelda-like game, with puzzles, exploration and combat all set in a beautifully crafted hand-drawn open world.

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17 reviews found

86

The Games Machine

PC

Sep 4, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

Nintendo Blast

Dec 16, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

GameBlast

Dec 23, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

Switch Player

Nintendo Switch

Oct 4, 2021

Baldo is a mixed bag of delights and disappointments. I don’t think it will ever become the game it should have been, but for those willing to overlook or approach with an open mind, there’s a decent game here.


70

Gamefa

Sep 11, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

Hey Poor Player

Nintendo Switch

Feb 14, 2022

Baldo: The Guardian Owls may have had a rocky launch, but the issues have been cleaned up to such a degree that the low scores earned months prior don’t necessarily apply anymore. I’d recommend caution before jumping into it, however — even in a perfectly playable state, Baldo: The Guardian Owls is still a polarizing title. If you love cozy aesthetics with design choices that feel more suited for the 90s – 00s, Baldo: The Guardian Owls should definitely be on your Wishlist. If not, well… in the worst case, I’ve found it to be a fantastic cure for my insomnia.


68

Video Chums

PlayStation 4

Sep 10, 2021

Baldo The guardian owls is the sort of game that you'd dig out of a bargain bin but that's not necessarily a bad thing because some of my fondest gaming memories came from such bins. In other words, it may be clunky but you'll still appreciate what it has to offer.


67

COGconnected

Xbox One

Sep 3, 2021

Baldo: The Guardian Owls is an audacious release that struggles to find its own identity. Although the Studio Ghibli-esque visuals are stunning, the issues with the gameplay make this a laborious plod through a gorgeous world. With a map that lacks clarity, you will spend hours of your time haphazardly wandering the terrain in search of objectives. Fans of traditional Zeldas will enjoy the interconnected, puzzle-filled dungeons but will be left annoyed and irritated by the inconsistent combat and odd design choices.


67

SpazioGames

PlayStation 4

Sep 6, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.


65

ElderPlayers

Sep 1, 2021

Summary and quote unavailable.

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