Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

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  1. Daffyed
    Oct 26, 2018
    7
    Blossom Tales is praised by many as a very good reimagining of Zelda 3. However, the game doesn't quite live up to that promise.
    The game starts out with a grandpa telling his grandchildren a bedtime story about Lily, a future Blossom Knight. This is done with quite a but of humor, which saves the game from being another Zelda 3 clone. It may happen that grandpa is out of ideas for the    Blossom Tales is praised by many as a very good reimagining of Zelda 3. However, the game doesn't quite live up to that promise.
    The game starts out with a grandpa telling his grandchildren a bedtime story about Lily, a future Blossom Knight. This is done with quite a but of humor, which saves the game from being another Zelda 3 clone. It may happen that grandpa is out of ideas for the story and the children help him out, leading to a possible choice in enemies. Visually and musically, the game reminds more of Minish Cap than of Zelda 3.
    It's pros are the nice atmosphere, storytelling, good dungeon and overworld design and simple learning curve.
    However, the game has some serious issues.
    First of all, the controls feel imprecise, The way Lily keeps her momentum while changing directions makes for a really painful and weird feeling and is especially punishing during precision puzzles, which happen a lot in the dungeons.
    Secondly, being unable to de-bind the sword from the A-Button is weird for someone who has played a ton of Zelda, which is even more weird due to the A-Button being the interaction-button aswell. Instead, L or R could've been used for interaction (which are not binded at all).
    Furthermore, the weapon system feels imbalanced - the boomerang is compensated for too heavily by low energy costs while being unintuitive to use, using the bow is punished by high energy costs, so the boomerang has a sense at all, and the bombs' throw range is just too short, while the time they take to explode when not hitting an enemy is atrocious. - throwing them almost always results in you taking damage from the blast due to you having to throw them at enemies, or in having to wait forever for them to explode by itself.
    It's a fun, short game, but it doesn't really warrant the 15$ price tag - 10$ feel like they might've done enough for 10hours playtime.    … Expand
  2. bl1rt
    Dec 29, 2018
    5
    The big difference between Zelda and Blossom Tales is that you will not forget Zelda the moment you are done with it.
  3. Relyst
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Considering Zelda is the catalyst that made a lot of people even buy a switch, there is little reason not to purchase this game. A Zelda clone, and they have no shame in admitting it before you even take control of the character.
  4. DevonCrybe
    Mar 10, 2018
    8
    For fans of top down The Legend of Zelda games, Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is a must buy.

    You control Lily, a Knight of the Rose, as you fight through various enemy types. There are only 5 main dungeons which may leave you wanting more, but with the dozens of heart pieces to collect, and a sprawling over world, you'll have hours of gameplay ahead of you. The difficulty curve    For fans of top down The Legend of Zelda games, Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is a must buy.

    You control Lily, a Knight of the Rose, as you fight through various enemy types.

    There are only 5 main dungeons which may leave you wanting more, but with the dozens of heart pieces to collect, and a sprawling over world, you'll have hours of gameplay ahead of you.

    The difficulty curve is satisfying, without being punishing.

    Pros: Classic Zelda-style gameplay, tons of collectables
    Cons: The overworld map is a bit lack-luster, and the game heavily borrows from previous Zelda games.    … Expand
  5. Reed618
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    There's nothing bad I could say about this game :). It's a wonderful throwback to the days of 2d Zelda. It's not challenging though as it's quite generous with healing items. Personally I wasn't looking for a challenging game but others may be disappointed in that regard.
    It also has a lovely bedtime story vibe reminiscent of the princess bride. It's one of my favorite indies :).
  6. DMJohn0X
    Dec 23, 2017
    8
    An unashamed Zelda3 clone. While more similar to a modern 2d aesthetic, the source material is easily recognizable. As they say, mimicry is the surest form of flattery. And luckily, cloning an masterpiece game generally results in an excellent game. This port runs well and has been very fun and nostalgic in an odd sort of way reminding me of my first romp through Hyrule on the SNES. If aAn unashamed Zelda3 clone. While more similar to a modern 2d aesthetic, the source material is easily recognizable. As they say, mimicry is the surest form of flattery. And luckily, cloning an masterpiece game generally results in an excellent game. This port runs well and has been very fun and nostalgic in an odd sort of way reminding me of my first romp through Hyrule on the SNES. If a 2D Action-RPG appeals to you, do yourself the favor of picking up this gem.

    The only negative here is that there is no physical release.

    I give it an 8/10. The best score I can give a game that isnt pushing boundaries.    … Expand
  7. FrankoAmmo
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    I personally like that type of game (2D/hack & slash with abilities/top-down view) and I was definitely not disappointed. The way the story is told is pretty cool, the gameplay is solid, the music is very good and appropriate to the environment (I thought I was hearing Zelda music at times), the dungeons are well designed, the puzzles are interesting (easy for the most part, but some areI personally like that type of game (2D/hack & slash with abilities/top-down view) and I was definitely not disappointed. The way the story is told is pretty cool, the gameplay is solid, the music is very good and appropriate to the environment (I thought I was hearing Zelda music at times), the dungeons are well designed, the puzzles are interesting (easy for the most part, but some are challenging), the bosses are nice (easy for the most part as well), etc. There are a lot of side quests, but I felt it there were too many of them considering the number of dungeons. It took me about 11 hours to finish the game with all the items except for 1 scroll, 2 energy pieces and 4 small pieces of heart.

    I tried Oceanhorn on the Switch and I hated it. I tried Kamiko on the switch and I liked it, but it was not a full game (very short/1 hour). This is the game you want if you are missing games like ALTTP.

    This game deserves an 8 out of 10 in my book as it is not very long, it is easy in general and it is not necessarily innovative.    … Expand
  8. GBG_Jason
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    There have been an assortment of games (we’ve even covered a few) that take heavy inspiration from Nintendo’s huge IP Zelda. The series has seen many different approaches, although many would argue that A Link to the Past is one of, if not THE best. And it’s in this iteration that we see Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King takes most of its inspiration.

    The game puts a fun twist on the way    There have been an assortment of games (we’ve even covered a few) that take heavy inspiration from Nintendo’s huge IP Zelda. The series has seen many different approaches, although many would argue that A Link to the Past is one of, if not THE best. And it’s in this iteration that we see Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King takes most of its inspiration.

    The game puts a fun twist on the way that it’s told, as two children wake up their grandfather and demand he tells them a story. When asking if they heard of the elf that saves Hyrule, they say he’s told it a thousand times and that they want to hear something new. And so begins the story of Lily, a newly knighted girl that must save the king from his evil brother that casts a spell on him to rule the kingdom. While the grandfather serving as a narrator means he can give directions to the player, there are also interjections from the children that change the way the story is told, and while there isn’t any voice acting, the writing made me chuckle much more than I anticipated. Both the characters in the story as well as the grandfather with the children are well written and worth the time to read.

    While the game starts off simple enough for you to get your bearings, the game doesn’t waste any time in providing your new tools for exploration and daring. Soon after you complete the first dungeon (which will no doubt seem familiar to many), you head to the first actual dungeon to collect one of three ingredients you’ll need to save the king. Yes, you’ve probably done this before, and if you didn’t like it then, you likely won’t enjoy it now. But for those that did, you are in for a treat. Only an hour into the game and you’ll have your sword, shield, bomb, as well as a bow & arrow. Depending on how much you explore, you may have more than that at an hour deep.

    The game is generous in allowing you to learn the abilities you’re given, and fairly lenient with life that you’ll lose often. There’s a certain unhinged feeling that surrounds this game, as the controls don’t feel as pristine as you may remember. Sooner rather than later you’re asked to pull off some quickly timed tasks that you’ll no doubt be attempting again and again. The game holds your hand to begin with, but does decide to toughen things up a bit as you progress. Certainly, this isn’t the hardest game you’ll ever play, but when compared to what inspired it, and with how it starts off, it has the potential to end in manner much more difficult. And this is a good thing.

    One of the nicest things I found while playing this was the lack of inventory for your abilities. By that I mean you don’t need to worry about finding or purchasing bombs and arrows – they all come from your energy bar that refills over time. And it’s pretty quick about it too – I found myself throwing bombs and shooting arrows almost exclusively in the first real dungeon, as it allowed me to take out multiple enemies at once while not having to be up close and personal with the sword. Sure, the sword has the classic spin move and even a jump attack, but as I mentioned before, this is where things feel a bit less polished. I found myself taking damage when I shouldn’t have been – attacks being interrupted at times when they weren’t at others. I still enjoy the occasional sword fight, but the energy system allows for a lot more experimentation without the frustration of wasting your items.

    There are a lot of secrets to find in the world, and extra life and energy if you find the game becoming too difficult. This is more or less a way of choosing the game’s difficulty, as the game likes to throw huge mobs of enemies at you – quantity over quality in some instances – and more life will let you simply walk through without a care in the world. Perhaps its greatest strength is also its greatest weakness – while it makes some minor changes to the source material, it’ll at times feel like another country’s version of the same game. Chances are you’ll enjoy the remake, but prefer the original.

    It’s always strange reviewing a game that so desperately wants to recreate something the developers loved growing up. Fans of the original will no doubt find kinship, and people that never played it may find this to be their original love for the style of game. But it won’t change the minds of anyone that didn’t like the genre before. What the game does, it does well – in particular the writing. Perhaps the best part of the game is the grandfather and his grandchildren – without that, the game would lose a lot of its heart and be nothing more than a clone. Suffice to say, his storytelling won me over.    … Expand
  9. Simoss13
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    This has to be the best 2D Zelda clone I have played to date!
    Loved the over-world, Loved the dudgeon and like the child telling story.
    Secrets lying around and the items are most handy. I guess my concern is the music is fantastic and memorable, but is on a short loop and repeats itself frequently. But the biggest conern is I want MORE! An extra one or two dudgeons and maybe some side    This has to be the best 2D Zelda clone I have played to date!
    Loved the over-world, Loved the dudgeon and like the child telling story.
    Secrets lying around and the items are most handy.
    I guess my concern is the music is fantastic and memorable, but is on a short loop and repeats itself frequently. But the biggest conern is I want MORE! An extra one or two dudgeons and maybe some side quests would make this as good as a 2D Zelda itself!
    A minor gripe also is I wish the pixel art style was a little more detailed.
    Regardless, the game was great value also and hope a slightly more polished sequel is in the works for me to grab    … Expand
  10. Abuelita
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Blossom Tales es un juego tributo a los primeros Zelda para Game Boy y SNES y la verdad hicieron un trabajo increíble. El aspecto visual es casi una réplica de A Link To The Past o Link’s Awakening, en algunos lados lo ponen como un error y a mí me pareció un estilo. La música no la recuerdo en lo absoluto, así que tuvo que haber sido lo que se requiere de estos juegos. La jugabilidad estáBlossom Tales es un juego tributo a los primeros Zelda para Game Boy y SNES y la verdad hicieron un trabajo increíble. El aspecto visual es casi una réplica de A Link To The Past o Link’s Awakening, en algunos lados lo ponen como un error y a mí me pareció un estilo. La música no la recuerdo en lo absoluto, así que tuvo que haber sido lo que se requiere de estos juegos. La jugabilidad está bien, adecuada, usa lo de escoger en qué botones queremos nuestras armas como en Ocarina Of Time (otro tributito a Zelda). La historia es cualquier cosa, sin ahondar demasiado, simplemente: oh durmieron al rey, ve y sálvalo sin mucho más.

    El aspecto más positivo es su dificultad, es que parece un juego tranquilo y no, para nada. Hay partes del juego que de verdad te agobias y repetirás miles de veces. Parte del estilo del juego es meterte 40mil enemigos en la pantalla y ver cómo te arreglas, para eso tienes una buena cantidad de armas y poderes que te ayudarán depende de tu estilo de juego. Los poderes son más o menos del mismo nivel y dependerá más bien de ti que de la situación.

    El juego va más o menos así: buscas un dungeon, luego buscas cómo abrirlo, luego lo pasas y luego buscas el siguiente. Los dungeons están llenos de puzzles que son básicamente los mismos siempre, al final cansa un poco, SOBRETODO EL MALDITO DE LA MUSIQUITA DE LAS PIEDRITAS. Hay un tipo de puzzle maldito también que es seguir un camino que se cae apenas lo pisas, yo juego con un control pro y tuve que cambiar a llorar joy-con para usar la cruz porque la del control no es tan buena. En cada dungeon hay dos monstruos, en el medio y al final, bueno, el monstruo del medio del Segundo mundo me costó horrores pasarlo y pensé que todos serían tan insoportables de pasar, pero no, y no es que la dificultad del juego baje, sino que te acostumbras a jugar y mejoras.

    Lo bueno: un juego muy balanceado y bueno, con una dificultad muy agradable. Tiene muchos poderes y armas. El juego tiene cierto encanto que te engatusa y te hace querer más, como si jugases un clásico. Evolucionas al jugar y te haces cada vez mejor.

    Lo malo: los puzzles son repetitivos y siempre los mismos. El juego parece corto a pesar que me tardé 10 horas en pasarlo, pero te llega a parecer que el mundo es pequeño. Es un poco fastidioso llegar a sitios.
    Te deja con ganas de más, y sé que esto puede ser bueno, pero es que de verdad parece muy corto.    … Expand
  11. mikest
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    At first I wasn't sure about this game. The controls feel a little off for a Zelda game. Once you get used to the combat, it's one of the best Zelda likes I have played. Good bosses and fun levels/puzzles. If you are looking for a Link to the Past style game, then I would say this might scratch that itch. The main difference is that it is very linear but the gameplay is great.
  12. Curaziel
    Feb 2, 2018
    2
    It boggles my mind that this game is getting so much praise, when its only saving grace is that it is a Zelda clone. After putting a few hours into this game, I could not stomach it anymore. It is an unmemorable, frustrating, and generic game that relies on enemy spam for most of its content. Upon entering the second dungeon, the very first room is filled to the brim with enemies, grantedIt boggles my mind that this game is getting so much praise, when its only saving grace is that it is a Zelda clone. After putting a few hours into this game, I could not stomach it anymore. It is an unmemorable, frustrating, and generic game that relies on enemy spam for most of its content. Upon entering the second dungeon, the very first room is filled to the brim with enemies, granted you can one hit them, but you cannot move through the room without spamming A about a hundred times. I would try to recount the first dungeon, but all I can remember is a few rooms filled with about a dozen enemies, and a couple dull basic puzzles. The most fun I had in this game was getting the tri-bow upgrade, and only because I was excited to see what kind of upgrade I could get, but the process of getting that upgrade was about an hour of grinding for rupees, er, gold coins, to buy two components needed for the upgrade. I was promised a game similar to A Link to the Past, and was given a boring, overrated, frustrating mess of simple puzzles and annoying enemy spam. Saying this game is similar to A Link to the Past is such an insult to that game, and I can't recommend spending your money on anything other than Blossom Tales enough.… Expand
  13. djdnauk
    Jan 17, 2018
    9
    this is a beautiful fan service for zelda link to the past fans... if you love/loved that game like i did, youll love this too... totally worth the $15 asking price, added difficulty too, i think its definitely tougher than lttp
  14. Switchindiefix
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    After playing The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild you might have an urge to go back and play some classic, old school Zelda. However, with Nintendo’s silence on the Virtual Console, and their inability to produce enough SNES and NES mini consoles, classic Zelda games aren’t that easy to come by on modern consoles.

    Blossom Tales is the perfect game to scratch that itch. With its    After playing The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild you might have an urge to go back and play some classic, old school Zelda. However, with Nintendo’s silence on the Virtual Console, and their inability to produce enough SNES and NES mini consoles, classic Zelda games aren’t that easy to come by on modern consoles.

    Blossom Tales is the perfect game to scratch that itch. With its vibrant colours, whimsical soundtrack and lovely story, this game will keep you entertained for hours. Its dungeons are challenging and its secrets are all fun and rewarding to look for, enhancing the world the game is based in. I highly recommend it for Zelda fans!

    For more reviews google Switch Indie Fix    … Expand
  15. Eprom
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    Zero points for the annoying 'simon says' puzzles. If game design involves killing all motivation with annoying puzzles, this game is very good. Otherwise i will not tolerate this.
  16. GrahfZeppelin
    Jan 3, 2018
    6
    Overall a very decent game and a commendable Zelda "clone", especially for it's good price tag. It does have a few glaring issues however; hit detection is often horrendous, the dungeon level design is either unoriginal or annoying. I encountered 2 game breaking bugs throughout my play-through in which switches weren't working and I had to uninstall and reinstall the game to get them toOverall a very decent game and a commendable Zelda "clone", especially for it's good price tag. It does have a few glaring issues however; hit detection is often horrendous, the dungeon level design is either unoriginal or annoying. I encountered 2 game breaking bugs throughout my play-through in which switches weren't working and I had to uninstall and reinstall the game to get them to work properly. Other then those (admittedly major) issues, it was a fairly fun and charming game 6/10. I'd wait for it to go on sale, if I'm to be honest… Expand
  17. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Very solid game. Surprising amount of depth and consistently challenging gameplay for the average gamer, with tricky puzzles and difficult boss fights providing a unique set of obstacles for all types of players. The only real issue I ever found with this game is that it's rather short, but given how cheap it is I think that's definitely acceptable. Very charming and beautifully designedVery solid game. Surprising amount of depth and consistently challenging gameplay for the average gamer, with tricky puzzles and difficult boss fights providing a unique set of obstacles for all types of players. The only real issue I ever found with this game is that it's rather short, but given how cheap it is I think that's definitely acceptable. Very charming and beautifully designed game which I'd definitely recommend for a weekend or two of immersive fun.… Expand
  18. night4
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Very enjoyable overall. Some of the music is slightly obnoxious after a while but the attacks are satisfying and it's visually appealing.
  19. BlahCultural
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    Blossom Tales é um jogo de aventura com elementos de RPG e gráficos ao estilo Phantasy Star e que foi desenvolvido pela Castle Pixel e distribuído pela FDG Entertainment, que nos cedeu gentilmente o game para análise aqui em nosso site. Se muito bem me recordo, o título já havia saído para PC no ano passado, mas recentemente chegou ao Switch. Quem tem boa memória sabe que Phantasy StarBlossom Tales é um jogo de aventura com elementos de RPG e gráficos ao estilo Phantasy Star e que foi desenvolvido pela Castle Pixel e distribuído pela FDG Entertainment, que nos cedeu gentilmente o game para análise aqui em nosso site. Se muito bem me recordo, o título já havia saído para PC no ano passado, mas recentemente chegou ao Switch. Quem tem boa memória sabe que Phantasy Star assim como Zelda foram sucessos de crítica em suas gerações e Blossom Tales acaba bebendo dessas fontes.

    Lilly, uma menininha aparentemente carismática sempre sonhou em ser uma cavaleira do reino de seu avô. Depois de muito treinar, ela acaba se tornando essa guerreira que tanto almejava e por ser novata, acaba tendo que como sua primeira missão, exterminar uma possível infestação de ratos no porão do castelo. Enquanto a primeira missão se desenrola, o rei, que a nomeou guerreira, acaba sendo traído pelo próprio irmão no exato dia de sua condecoração como a mais nova oficial do reino.

    O visual do jogo é, digamos, mais autêntico do que parece, sem apelar para enfeites aqui e ali ou penduricalhos. Quase não vimos itens de melhoria da personagem como de costume em rpgs. Existem, mas são raros. O título é de uma nostalgia incomensurável e por diversas vezes você vai se sentir jogando um Nintendinho ou Master System. A arte em pixel e sprites tem seu mérito fazendo com que o visual seja no mínimo agradável e cuti-cuti. Apesar de soar um bocado machista, vejo que este jogo aparentemente foi desenvolvido mais para meninas, pelo fato de poucas vezes termos uma heroína na maioria dos jogos antigos. Neste caso, o que Blossom Tales não tem em originalidade que logo torna o jogo um bocado cansativo, acaba compensando em todo o resto na apresentação, com gráficos cheios de charme e cenários bastante bonitos.

    Por ser um título baseado em uma temática simplista, logo torna-se repetitivo e enfadonho. Claro que foi desenvolvido com a proposta de agradar quem ama viver de nostalgia e nisso Blossom Tales funciona muito bem, mas depois de alguns minutos de jogo (aproximadamente 40), logo caímos no cansaço e por algumas vezes queria desligar o console e ir descansar. Isso tudo simplesmente porque o mapa não ajuda também. Fica piscando, mas não aponta exatamente para onde devemos ir. Se a proposta é a exploração, então que o jogo não fosse necessariamente um adventure-rpg.

    A diferença em relação aos jogos da franquia seja Zelda ou Phantasy Star, é que saem as enrolações e entra o foco principal do jogo, fosse a narrativa ou não. Aqui há muito o que explorar e por inúmeras vezes é pura enrolação mesmo. Há uma infindável quantidade de moedas a serem coletadas espalhadas por quase todas as partes do mapa quando nem sempre são necessárias, visto que há itens que mesmo coletando tantas, não pudemos efetuar nenhuma comprinha consideravelmente importante. Lembro bem de Mônica no Castelo do Dragão quando tínhamos muito dinheiro, mas na hora de comprar a melhor bota ou melhor escudo, era frustrante por não ser o necessário no exato momento em que tanto queríamos.

    A variedade de vilões e NPC's no jogo é grande. Para cada área do mapa existem inimigos únicos e que não são derrotados por qualquer arma. É preciso saber lidar com cada criatura e seus golpes para poder exterminá-lo sem maiores problemas e isso inclui saber usar os poderes que estão ao seu alcance, seja uma simples magia ou bomba. Muitos inimigos, locais e eventos remetem aos clássicos do Super Nintendo e Master System acima citados.  Talvez por essa razão seja um exclusivo Nintendo Switch quando o assunto é console. O que vemos aqui é como se o Avô de Lilly fosse o Zelda anos depois e tivesse aquela história pra contar pra elas.

    O VEREDITO

    Blossom Tales agradará fãs de longa data para com jogos simplistas e saudosistas. Apesar de alguns minutos depois o jogador se sentir em um total marasmo, e com uma narrativa nada atrativa, não deixa de ser um bom indie lançado para o Switch até agora. O jogo brinca de espalhar no ventilador um monte de referências à Zelda e Phantasy Star sem deixar de ser original.    … Expand
  20. L0cky
    Jan 8, 2018
    7
    Picked this up as i am a huge link to the past fan, and seemed liked a fun little adventure game.

    pro's : narrative of the story told through a grandpa to his grandchildren and doesnt take the story to serious and has some nice inside jokes to nod other games. Controls are very straight forward and easy to understand. Fun dungeons with there own puzzles and situations. Some minor    Picked this up as i am a huge link to the past fan, and seemed liked a fun little adventure game.

    pro's :
    narrative of the story told through a grandpa to his grandchildren and doesnt take the story to serious and has some nice inside jokes to nod other games.
    Controls are very straight forward and easy to understand.
    Fun dungeons with there own puzzles and situations.
    Some minor side quest and secrets are to be found all over the world map that give you some additional play time.
    Colourful game and some nice music.

    Cons :
    No challenge, game is to generous with healing items and and hearts and you will never be in danger of dying.
    Map, the map is terrible and only usable to see if you going in the right direction.
    No dungeon maps.
    Warp points, the warp points are very vague as they only show text and hard to predict where they will warp you to on the map
    Price is a bit steep (14,99) as the game is short and easy (aprox 10 hours) and feels like it lacks 1 or 2 dungeons.
    Almost no replay value.

    Not a bad game but duo to length and replay value i advise to wait for a sale.    … Expand
  21. AllySky
    Jun 12, 2018
    8
    This may look like a clone, but in no way is it, to the critically acclaimed link to the past. This game brings new enemies, new puzzles, and new bosses, so if you are a fan of zelda, well here's another new experience waiting just for you.
  22. kremling_chaos
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Less of a clone and more of a fan-made homage to the Zelda series. The story & characters are so much more charming than the ones in old zelda titles, and the dungeon designs are equally clever and a lot of fun. If you liked A Link to the Past or Link's Awakening, you'll LOVE this one.
  23. SuperSega360
    Jun 12, 2019
    8
    For those fans of the top-down perspectives of the old-school zelda games, this shouldn't be too unfamiliar to you. A romp through a bright world full of monsters, puzzles and dungeons. The game is told as a story from the perspective of a grandad on a warm evening to his two grandkids and as a result they often argue about story points which can change the outcome of certain events (theFor those fans of the top-down perspectives of the old-school zelda games, this shouldn't be too unfamiliar to you. A romp through a bright world full of monsters, puzzles and dungeons. The game is told as a story from the perspective of a grandad on a warm evening to his two grandkids and as a result they often argue about story points which can change the outcome of certain events (the overarching story does not change however) I would definitely recommend as one of the better indie games currently available on the switch. If I had one complaint its that the dialogue of the NPCs are perhaps not fleshed out as much as I'd have liked. 8/10… Expand
  24. JTBoo
    Jul 28, 2021
    1
    Other reviewers titled 'Curaziel' and 'Eprom' already spelled out this game pretty well. The story is the only thing I liked and I hate reading in games. However, the story was charming and reading was the funnest part of the game. I logged around an hour into this boring "adventure" only to nearly fall asleep the whole time. Nothing worth noting ever happened except a couple laughs atOther reviewers titled 'Curaziel' and 'Eprom' already spelled out this game pretty well. The story is the only thing I liked and I hate reading in games. However, the story was charming and reading was the funnest part of the game. I logged around an hour into this boring "adventure" only to nearly fall asleep the whole time. Nothing worth noting ever happened except a couple laughs at the storyline.

    Whoever likes this? I believe they must be lemmings going along with the flow of "Professional Reviewers". The game is a total ripoff in my mind and I only paid $3.74 for it. I wish I could get a refund. Total bore and tediously repetitious grinding. The name of the game should be Sword Lawnmower and Butterfly Slasher Simulator 1989.    … Expand
  25. Shunior
    May 12, 2022
    8
    Ventajas:
    Manera original y divertida de contar la historia.
    Cuidado con el apartado visual, pixel art muy bien hecho (y no como la mayoría de indies genéricos) Sentido del humor bien construido, sin tener que forzar o apelar. Muchos diálogos bien construidos. Banda sonora bien hecha, estilo de juego retro, bien ejecutado. El diseño de niveles, los enemigos y las mazmorras están bien    Ventajas:
    Manera original y divertida de contar la historia.
    Cuidado con el apartado visual, pixel art muy bien hecho (y no como la mayoría de indies genéricos)
    Sentido del humor bien construido, sin tener que forzar o apelar.
    Muchos diálogos bien construidos.
    Banda sonora bien hecha, estilo de juego retro, bien ejecutado.
    El diseño de niveles, los enemigos y las mazmorras están bien implementados.

    Contras:
    A veces exageran la dificultad, horas de enemigos en habitaciones cerradas hacen mucho daño, puzzles que a veces fallan porque el personaje toca un píxel fuera del espacio determinado... y no siempre hay pociones para vender en las tiendas.
    Con la excepción de la espada, todas las armas y hechizos comparten la misma barra de resistencia, esto es bastante malo porque con tres ataques (incluso con diferentes elementos) se agota y no se recarga tan rápido, recibirás daño esperando la energía. volver.
    Diseño de botones, el juego usa solo A, B y X, podría usar la Y para equipar más elementos y sobretodo mantener el escudo siempre equipado con la R, por ejemplo, esto evitaría presionar Start TODO EL TIEMPO para cambiar los itens.

    Y aquí hay un punto bueno y malo a la vez:
    El juego es corto, morí mucho en combate (especialmente al principio antes de reunir más corazones y aumentar la barra de energía), me tomó un tiempo resolver algunos acertijos y llevé alrededor de 8 horas para finalizarlo.
    Momento ideal para acabar el juego sin cansarte y volverte repetitivo.
    no lo hice al 100%
    Pero lo voy a desinstalar porque no hay nada mas interesante que hacer.
    Lo que queda por hacer es recoger pedazos de corazón, que ya no hace falta una vez que terminé la aventura, no abre nuevas misiones o áreas para explorar, por lo que el factor de replay es casi nulo, es un juego agradable y divertido, pero yo no me voy volver a jugarlo tan temprano, así que ya.    … Expand
  26. doodlerman
    Apr 12, 2018
    8
    As far as Zelda imitation games go, this is one of the best, at least in terms of gameplay. Sure some of the combat feels a bit less strategic and more brutish, considering enemy placement, but the boss fights are just the right amount of challenging. The puzzles, too, while not difficult, are actually fun to solve (something that can't always be said for EVERY Zelda game). It's a solidAs far as Zelda imitation games go, this is one of the best, at least in terms of gameplay. Sure some of the combat feels a bit less strategic and more brutish, considering enemy placement, but the boss fights are just the right amount of challenging. The puzzles, too, while not difficult, are actually fun to solve (something that can't always be said for EVERY Zelda game). It's a solid length and it's certainly a game I would play again. My only real issues is that the overworld isn't incredibly interesting, nor is the story. The characters occasionally have some silly dialogue, but never feel fleshed out. Maybe that's the point, since it's a bedtime story, but the only real motive to continue is for the gameplay as opposed to any story investment. The game ends rather abruptly, too, leaving me wanting more. Naturally, I'm looking forward to a sequel, if only for new battles and puzzles. A more involving story would be nice, too.

    There are some glitches that are irksome, not necessarily game breaking though. I would do what was necessary to solve a puzzle in some cases only to have the puzzle reset. I would then leave the room to see if I could find anything else to make the puzzle doable, but to no avail. But when I returned and retried to puzzle it would suddenly work. This only happened a few times, so it wasn't so bad, but it was still annoying when it did happen. Aside from occasional spammy enemy placement, this was my only gripe with the gameplay.

    If you've got a Switch (or a PC) I recommend this game.    … Expand
  27. thryce3
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    To say this is an homage to old school Zelda is an understatement. So much so that I had Zelda themes stuck in my head after every play session. It's not perfect and doesn't do much new, but it is well-designed and the story is charming.
    If you expect it to be as good as Zelda, you'll be disappointed. If you want a casual Zelda-esque adventure, you'll get a lot of enjoyment from Blossom    To say this is an homage to old school Zelda is an understatement. So much so that I had Zelda themes stuck in my head after every play session. It's not perfect and doesn't do much new, but it is well-designed and the story is charming.
    If you expect it to be as good as Zelda, you'll be disappointed. If you want a casual Zelda-esque adventure, you'll get a lot of enjoyment from Blossom Tales. I'll definitely pick up the sequel when it goes on sale.    … Expand
  28. b00lpr0p
    Jan 23, 2019
    7
    A little bit overpriced, but it's an average Zelda tribute. It has fun enough to worth playing it if you want to buy.
  29. Deckard2
    May 24, 2019
    5
    I really didn't engage with this game. I found the level design to be bland and tedious in nature. Although it was playable I found myself eager to finish so I could move onto the next game. The dungeons are fine and the combat works but there are far better alternatives out there. This should only be for the severe Zelda nut (which this game aims to pay homage to) who has truly exhaustedI really didn't engage with this game. I found the level design to be bland and tedious in nature. Although it was playable I found myself eager to finish so I could move onto the next game. The dungeons are fine and the combat works but there are far better alternatives out there. This should only be for the severe Zelda nut (which this game aims to pay homage to) who has truly exhausted all other gaming options.… Expand
  30. TheHambro
    Oct 7, 2019
    7
    Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is an obvious homage to the Zelda series; more specifically, A Link to the Past. While it does embody those inspirations very closely, it does have it’s own charm and originality. If you’re looking for something to scratch that top down Zelda itch, then look no further than this title.

    Let’s start with everything done right. Like I said, this game    Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is an obvious homage to the Zelda series; more specifically, A Link to the Past. While it does embody those inspirations very closely, it does have it’s own charm and originality. If you’re looking for something to scratch that top down Zelda itch, then look no further than this title.

    Let’s start with everything done right. Like I said, this game really captures that old school Zelda feel from the gameplay, exploration, puzzles, items, and dungeons. The story is simple yet made effective on how it’s told through a grandfather narrating his unfolding story to his two grandchildren as you progress and play, which I thought is a nice touch. Of course, the pixel art is minimalistic but very charming, and the music is catchy.

    There are some aspects that needed improving, or I didn’t quite like. My biggest critique is that you will very often have to fight off a horde of enemies, which can make progressing through a dungeon feel slow and honestly not very fun. My second critique is that sometimes the game can feel tedious: you will solve the same puzzles over and over again, and discovering a secret chest typically doesn't yield anything particularly exciting.

    Although there are a few flaws keeping this from being great, it's still a decent title and I still enjoyed my time with it. If you're a fan of Zelda like myself, I think you’ll like this one.    … Expand
  31. Skurttish
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    A good, simple, fun Zelda clone. It doesn’t do terribly much in comparison with other games, but what it does, it does well—and I liked the simplicity that it offered. It gave me a few happy evenings.

    It gets a 9 instead of a 10 because it is really simple—even the map is pretty small. But, again, what it set out to do, it accomplished.
  32. abrus
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    This is a really enjoyable playthrough. Blossom Tales is unashamedly a Zelda clone, but it does everything very well and in some ways it even improves on the Zelda formula. I like the way you gain access to all the really useful items early in the game. There is a lot of combat which feels very satisfying, and you get to use bombs a LOT which is also fun. The puzzles in the dungeons areThis is a really enjoyable playthrough. Blossom Tales is unashamedly a Zelda clone, but it does everything very well and in some ways it even improves on the Zelda formula. I like the way you gain access to all the really useful items early in the game. There is a lot of combat which feels very satisfying, and you get to use bombs a LOT which is also fun. The puzzles in the dungeons are not quite as clever or innovative as those in Zelda, and it only took me about 10 hours to finish this game, but overall Blossom Tales is highly recommended for Zelda fans and casual gamers (I finished the game without ever dying).… Expand
  33. CasualTap
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is a top-down dungeon crawler inspired by the classic Zelda game. The story begins with a bedtime story with a grandpa telling his grandchildren a tale about Lily, a young knight. Though being newly recruited, she has to find three ingredients to wake up the sleeping king cursed by his brother.

    Exploration is very incentivised as you can find new upgrades or items. You can also collect things for the local villagers for items or weapon upgrade as well. There are secret areas and hidden gold that encourage you to explore more. And you will solve a lot of puzzles. But later in the game, it can be a bit challenging because it involves some platforming.

    I played on Nintendo Switch Lite, and the control is tight. No complaints. The visuals are stunning. I was surprised by how pixel art in this game can be made to look this amazing. You have three slots to save your progress. And with auto-save will start as you enter or leave an area. You can be carefree and at ease.

    Overall, I think the game defines the true meaning of a ‘little gem’. Without a doubt, I give it 9/10.    … Expand
  34. jfirestorm44
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    This game was a pretty decent game. I thought the way the story was presented, with the grandpa narration, gave it its own personality although being an almost Zelda clone. The puzzles were fun to figure out. Most were way too easy and a few were a bit tougher. The combat was just way too easy as everything dies in one hit of the arrow or boomerang. The enemies that come in swarms (bees,This game was a pretty decent game. I thought the way the story was presented, with the grandpa narration, gave it its own personality although being an almost Zelda clone. The puzzles were fun to figure out. Most were way too easy and a few were a bit tougher. The combat was just way too easy as everything dies in one hit of the arrow or boomerang. The enemies that come in swarms (bees, zombies, fireball things) can be killed with one use of the quake medallion also. My biggest gripe was how short the game was. I blew through it in one day (8hrs) and was left scratching my head wondering if there was more or if I really just beat it. I hope that if they make a sequel that they remove some of the insta-kill methods and make the enemies just a tad bit harder along with the bosses. Also a few more hours of game play would be nice. Either way it was worth playing and I did have fun with it.… Expand
  35. chosen0ne
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    Solid, self-aware Zelda clone. I enjoyed a lot of the cleverness and tried-and-true classic gameplay. Took me about 15 hours to 100% it and I really enjoyed it all. Would recommend to anyone who wants a good Zelda-like game.
  36. judgementblade
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    It is a nice homage to 2D (top-down pixel) Zelda games and has an interesting but slightly annoying stamina system to use items but you get used to it eventually.

    Controls are nice for the most part but can get tedious in close-space areas for stick controls. Unfortunately though, you don't have a dedicated shield button and instead it goes for the item slot. You are also locked into    It is a nice homage to 2D (top-down pixel) Zelda games and has an interesting but slightly annoying stamina system to use items but you get used to it eventually.

    Controls are nice for the most part but can get tedious in close-space areas for stick controls. Unfortunately though, you don't have a dedicated shield button and instead it goes for the item slot. You are also locked into the sword being on the A button (Switch) and while I don't mind that, I got used to it by playing the old Zelda games (and am very comfortable with it) other people might not like this.

    Story is simple stuff and the "choose your path" aspect is very under-utilized to a point that it shouldn't have been implemented and just give a straight narrative.

    The game has a very uneven difficulty. For most oft the time exploring, enemies don't pose too much of a threat and then you come to mid-bosses and bosses that have way too much HP and spam the screen with bullets you can hardly avoid with the finicky controls.
    In some rooms there is also enemy spam with way to fast respawn ruining the fun.

    Another terrible part of the game are the "Simon say's puzzles" that go on way too long and have random patterns all the time. It wouldn't have been that terrible (but still bad) if they wouldn't always reset to zero if you make a mistake and just have you try the current phase again until you either get an easy pattern or can remember it all. In some cases the triggers are too close together so you accidentally hit the right and the wrong one at the same time.

    In other cases it simple was good puzzles but going on way too long and/or unneeded enemies to make it more tedious than it should be to get through.
    Or you just had no hint what it wants, where it wants you to begin with or from which view angle or position the solution is supposed to be.

    It's not a bad game by far but it has it's issues and the game being what it is, can't avoid being compared to old Zelda games that were just done much better in terms of gameplay and mechanics. It is a "first" development so it will have issues but air to improve so I won't be too harsh. It's definitively something I recommend for classic Zelda fans and a good entry for kids or younger generations who want to see where Zelda started without playing the old (overpriced) classic old school games.    … Expand
  37. NShadow
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Zelda-like with its own unique tone and style. The game is a delight. I only hope the devs let more of their own flair stand out above the exactness of the Zelda features for the sequel. They certainly seem capable!
  38. rebster
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed playing this game and if you are even contemplating getting it, just get it. I knew little about the story going into it but I'm a sucker for pixel games so I jumped right in.

    Pros: The game looks beautiful, the music is good, the fact that the story is based on the grandpa telling it is so sweet, the puzzles. The play time is good too, I spent around 10 hours to finish    I really enjoyed playing this game and if you are even contemplating getting it, just get it. I knew little about the story going into it but I'm a sucker for pixel games so I jumped right in.

    Pros: The game looks beautiful, the music is good, the fact that the story is based on the grandpa telling it is so sweet, the puzzles. The play time is good too, I spent around 10 hours to finish this game which includes time I spent on doing some side quests. There are some hidden areas in the map that give you rewards which are fun to look for.

    Cons: The only thing I didn't really like in this game is that when using your bow and arrow if you activate facing one direction then you have to shoot it facing that direction which is sometimes a waste if your enemy moves suddenly. The reason I'm not giving this game a 10 is because sometimes the game is too forgiving and it kind of throws away your incentive to play well because you can find hearts so easily. Coins are also too easy to obtain.    … Expand
  39. Jobni
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    A fine little game that can be completed in 10 hours, if you want to complete 100%. It is not a masterpeace but it's easy to figure out and control. The level of difficulty is very low, maybe too low, so everyone can join. It is very easy to see that they have imitated the Zelda-games, but it's not at the same level. But all in all a nice little game.
  40. azathoth_91
    Apr 24, 2023
    7
    Quick review: quality copy of A Link to the Past and Links awakening, but game is completely devoid of personality

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    95
    Blossom Tales has enjoyed a lot of success on Switch, and it deserves it all. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 23]
  2. FNintendo
    Jul 22, 2018
    70
    Blossom Tales stands as a good example at how a game with a rather simple origin can provide a surprising amount of content and a world to explore, even if it does not reach the monumental peaks it would like to. Thanks to its fine controls and gameplay and to the satisfaction of exploration, as well as to a visually charming outlook, Blossom Tales is a very welcome addition to the adventure and exploration games of the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Feb 5, 2018
    75
    A carbon copy of classic Zelda games, but in my opinion the best part of this game is not how it looks, but its story design. A mixture of fairy tales.
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