Tunic is a Zelda-style adventure that rekindled my love of strategy guides
by Jay Peters from The Verge - All Posts on (#5X657)
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As a kid, I was obsessed with Nintendo's official player's guides. I loved poring over the maps, hints, tips, and information in them so that I could use what I learned the next time I sat down in front of the TV. I have a particular fondness for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask guides - without them, I would have never been able to find all of the pieces of heart or masks hidden in the games.
Thanks to the internet, I don't really need player's guides anymore, as there's now a helpful article or video for almost every conceivable puzzle or challenge. (I'm embarrassed by how many Elden Ring tutorials I've googled.) And in exploring the world of Tunic, a new game from a small team and Chicory: A Colorful Tale...