I enjoyed my time with this one. Pretty good modern take on the classic 16-bit RPG with an absolutely gorgeous pixel art aesthetic. Combat's pretty cool too ---- there was something about the Overdrive mechanic & trying to keep it properly balanced while I was battling that just clicked for me. Several folks think the narrative was kind of a mess and...yeah, I gotta agree to an extent. But it did keep me interested till the credits rolled, so there's that.

Hard to go wrong when you're trying to emulate the feel of a classic top-down Zelda title & you pull it off fairly well. I've always been a fan of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons in particular when it comes to that formula & Blossom Tales is essentially that with a touch of modern flair. Fun exploration, interesting dungeons, alright combat, cute pixel art ---- it's not bad overall. It's not perfect but succeeds in what it sets out to do.

Unironically my personal 2019 game of the year. This game brings me so much joy & keeps me smiling like a goof the whole time. There's not too much to it ---- you're just a goose who needs to systematically annoy a small village ---- but it's well made & oozing with charm. The art is perfect, the piano in the OST syncing up with your shenanigans is priceless & puzzling out how to mess with the townsfolk efficiently is a good time both solo & in co-op. A true indie game gem.