- Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Fantasy
Unveil the darkest secrets of Saint Brendan’s Island, the paradise on Earth, in this 3D Puzzle-Adventure game. Only equipped with a torch, walk through ancient gods’ temples and solve their enigmas.
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Grave, plot-driven, earnest and classical in form.
- gravecomic
- character-ledplot-driven
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- rawmeticulous
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationAug 20247.8/10An elevated, and generally attractive, take on puzzle-oriented play
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Digital ChumpsWill SilbermanOct 20207/10Guayota contains a great deal of difficulty and tested my patience quite well. I loved how it implemented puzzles in a way that isolated puzzles on a per-dungeon basis. However, I wanted a bigger payoff from completing its more difficult-levels, and I wanted the light version of the levels to have something to ease the difficulty. That said, Guayota was a great test of my logic and reasoning skills in the few hours I spent in-game. I loved the aesthetic, design, and general level construction, so it's worth playing if you're interested in an indie gem with unique puzzles for an afternoon playthrough.
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LadiesGamers.comJames LuffAug 2024Overall, I like Guayota. The game takes a different approach by drawing on lesser-known mythology and offering an experimental style of puzzle-solving that is incredibly rewarding, especially when you have the space to take in the level and figure things out on your own. What didn’t click for me was the aggressive use of traps and hazards, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, while the dark cave settings contribute to the game’s atmosphere, they can sometimes make it difficult to see what you’re doing. Despite these issues, Guayota is well worth trying if you’re open to something new and different and enjoy puzzle games. It may not be perfect, but its unique approach and rewarding gameplay make it a standout in the puzzle genre. A free demo is available on the Nintendo eShop if you want to try it out.
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Attack of the FanboyDavi BraidAug 20242.5/5 starsWhile there were moments I genuinely enjoyed solving Guayota’s puzzles, these are often overshadowed by design choices that end up hindering fun instead of fostering it.
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Gaming AgeMatthew PolleselAug 20245.5/10Guayota is a good example of a game that tries to do way too much. It has ideas, but it doesn’t know how to moderate them or reign them in, and the end result is a lot messier than it needs to or should be.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Team Delusion
- Publisher
- Dear Villagers
- Released
- August 13, 2024
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Time to beat
- 7 h rushed · 8 h main story · 10 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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