Baldo: The Guardian Owls

 Switch
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. Hey Poor Player
    Feb 14, 2022
    70
    Baldo: The Guardian Owls may have had a rocky launch, but the issues have been cleaned up to such a degree that the low scores earned months prior don’t necessarily apply anymore. I’d recommend caution before jumping into it, however — even in a perfectly playable state, Baldo: The Guardian Owls is still a polarizing title. If you love cozy aesthetics with design choices that feel more suited for the 90s – 00s, Baldo: The Guardian Owls should definitely be on your Wishlist. If not, well… in the worst case, I’ve found it to be a fantastic cure for my insomnia.
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 4, 2021
    70
    Baldo is a mixed bag of delights and disappointments. I don’t think it will ever become the game it should have been, but for those willing to overlook or approach with an open mind, there’s a decent game here.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Sep 14, 2021
    55
    Ultimately it is difficult to promote Baldo, his flaws are obvious and even assuming that all the technical problems are solved by future patches, it would remain the heart of a frustrating and badly balanced experience.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Sep 6, 2021
    40
    Baldo: The Guardian Owls is a beautiful looking Ghibli-esque adventure that draws you in with its wonderful art style and atmosphere and then beats you into submission with its bewildering gameplay. This is an excruciatingly frustrating game filled with bad design choices, clunky combat and traversal, a terrible UI and map and instant, unfair death waiting around every corner. For a small number of gamers who thrive on pointless, unfair punishment, there may be some joy to be found here. For everyone else this is one adventure you'd do well to avoid taking.

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 75
  3. Negative: 32 out of 75
  1. SendyX
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Very nice game. Played on the switch I had no problem. The game isn't simple and does not help the player in any way. But that's part of itsVery nice game. Played on the switch I had no problem. The game isn't simple and does not help the player in any way. But that's part of its game design. On an artistic level it is truly astounding. I Love it.… Full Review »
  2. Rooee
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Great game. Very challenging yes.. but if you love zelda style games and are up for puzzles and adventure then this game is for you. ReallyGreat game. Very challenging yes.. but if you love zelda style games and are up for puzzles and adventure then this game is for you. Really hard not to fall in love with the NPCs too, so many quirky characters. Great soundtrack. Runs perfectly fine for me on the Switch!… Full Review »
  3. Garathiel
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Controls are laggy, gameplay is so repetitive and seems to be not playtested... Asked for a Refound after 4 hours. THIS is Not what it seemsControls are laggy, gameplay is so repetitive and seems to be not playtested... Asked for a Refound after 4 hours. THIS is Not what it seems from the trailer, watch a stream on Twitch before buy.… Full Review »
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