![]() ![]() There’s even something cool there about a descendant fighting to protect a culture his ancestors destroyed. He’s supposed to be a descendant of the conquering kingdom, so I read it as him being European. One thing I did question was the decision to make Sayri blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and pale. But if the themes are important to you, you’ll appreciate both the thematic and literal effort to preserve Native American culture. ![]() ![]() One could skip it if they just want to play a game about hopping through stories and fighting monsters. You’re then plopped into Prince Sayri’s fancy boots as he discovers his destiny of guarding the library. Like many 2D platformers of old, the story is given through a short cutscene in the beginning. I appreciate this theme, and I appreciate how it is delivered. The evil creatures are dressed like Conquistadors, giving the narrative a theme of fighting colonization. As the guardian of a magical library, Sayri is tasked with stopping evil creatures from devouring books that contain the last stories of native cultures. Guardian of Lore teaches these stories by having main character Sayri literally delve into them. I didn’t realize there was a legend behind the Yerba Mate beverage, and I didn’t know what an Aya Huma was. Guardian of Lore sends you on an adventure through real Latin American folklore, something that I wanted to know more about given that it’s my heritage. The end result is a challenging (sometimes frustratingly so) dive into a culture that doesn’t see much screen time in video games. Not only was it a nostalgic platformer with interesting narrative ideas, but I also connected to it on a personal level. But when Guardian of Lore came my way, I knew I had to fit it in my schedule. That’s especially true when E3 looms over us like a dark cloud made up of countless digital showcases. When you’re constantly tuned into video game culture, it’s tough to make time for anything but the current big releases. ![]()
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