Promenade: Demo Review

Starring a boy named Nemo and his pet poulp (octopus), Promenade is a 2D collectathon that is inspired by 3D platformers.  The demo contains four stages, a simple tutorial level, a beach level, a rather challenging slingshot level, and a boss fight against an angry, bomb-chucking monkey.  The game is very cute and colorful, and…

Arietta of Spirits is a Pleasant, Streamlined Mini-Adventure

Arietta of Spirits opens with Arietta and her parents visiting the island where her grandmother once lived before her recent passing.  It’s not long before she discovers that she can speak to spirits, including her Spirit Guide Arco and her grandmother’s ghost.  During her subsequent quest to defeat the Roamers who have overrun the island,…

Arietta of Spirits: Demo Review

Arietta of Spirits follows the story of Arietta and her family as they visit the island where her grandmother once lived before her recent passing.  The demo covers a short jaunt into the woods to gather apples for dessert, which includes a boss fight against a giant bee.  According to the game’s official description, Arietta…