![]() It’s oddly satisfying whizzing through a chain of speed-boosts to get from A to B at a break-neck pace. This inviting wilderness can be negotiated both on foot and by hopping aboard your shield using the touch pad. The ravishing red grasslands in contrast with cerulean skies and immaculate white structures is a real ostentatious treat when hunting down collectable relics in between chapters. Yes, the cities of Oblena - Effie’s chapters - are separated by a sizeable open environment that’s free to explore at your leisure. ![]() It’s also a nifty little aid for traversing the red plains of Oblena. This trusty shield brings versatility to platforming, and serves as the very cornerstone of combat. With the first chapter under your belt, you’ll find yourself well acquainted with Effie’s simplistic control scheme and in possession of a magic shield. Although arguably in keeping with the childish, fairy tale vibe, this among other aspects only highlights how Effie is best-suited for a younger audience. The occasional cutscene brings a welcome break to your endeavours, but a dull script coupled with cheesy voice acting makes these breathers a real theatrical cringe-fest. Galand narrates his quest as you play, offering guidance and tips without cutting to and from tutorial screens and ensuring instead that gameplay flows pleasantly. ![]() You follow the story of Galand who ventures far and wide across the region of Oblena, desperately battling to reclaim his youth after being cursed by an evil witch, ageing him prematurely. It meshes together traditional elements of the genre with expanded, enchanting environments to explore, all of which dazzle and ooze with charm. Effie is a Disney-esque 3D action-adventure packing all the cliché tropes of a bog standard fairy tale.
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