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Guayota

Guayota

Released: 8/13/2024

Inspired by legends related to the Canary Islands and the Guanches mythology, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets. Main Content: The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s Island Immerse yourself in a rich puzzle game that draws inspiration from the legend of Saint Brendan. As you look for your companions, you will explore ancient gods’ temples, each guarding a deep secret and offering a piece of the island's mysterious past. The power of fire, light, and darkness Equipped with a torch, you must utilize the powers of fire, lights, and lasers to navigate through temples and solve their enigmas. As you progress, the challenges become increasingly complex, requiring keen observation. Two modes, two ways of accessing the truth As you explore each temple, you'll encounter two distinct modes: The ""Real World"" and ""The Plane of Madness"". Reality can sometimes be deceiving: exploring both will be crucial in your quest for the truth. Constant new exploration & puzzle mechanics to master Each temple presents its own unique enigmas and dangerous traps. And as your journey on Saint Brendan continues, you will encounter more challenges involving new ways of solving puzzles.

Inspired by legends related to the Canary Islands and the Guanches mythology, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets. Main Content: The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s Island Immerse yourself in a rich puzzle game that draws inspiration from the legend of Saint Brendan. As you look for your companions, you will explore ancient gods’ temples, each guarding a deep secret and offering a piece of the island's mysterious past. The power of fire, light, and darkness Equipped with a torch, you must utilize the powers of fire, lights, and lasers to navigate through temples and solve their enigmas. As you progress, the challenges become increasingly complex, requiring keen observation. Two modes, two ways of accessing the truth As you explore each temple, you'll encounter two distinct modes: The ""Real World"" and ""The Plane of Madness"". Reality can sometimes be deceiving: exploring both will be crucial in your quest for the truth. Constant new exploration & puzzle mechanics to master Each temple presents its own unique enigmas and dangerous traps. And as your journey on Saint Brendan continues, you will encounter more challenges involving new ways of solving puzzles.

Inspired by legends related to the Canary Islands and the Guanches mythology, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets. Main Content: The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s Island Immerse yourself in a rich puzzle game that draws inspiration from the legend of Saint Brendan. As you look for your companions, you will explore ancient gods’ temples, each guarding a deep secret and offering a piece of the island's mysterious past. The power of fire, light, and darkness Equipped with a torch, you must utilize the powers of fire, lights, and lasers to navigate through temples and solve their enigmas. As you progress, the challenges become increasingly complex, requiring keen observation. Two modes, two ways of accessing the truth As you explore each temple, you'll encounter two distinct modes: The ""Real World"" and ""The Plane of Madness"". Reality can sometimes be deceiving: exploring both will be crucial in your quest for the truth. Constant new exploration & puzzle mechanics to master Each temple presents its own unique enigmas and dangerous traps. And as your journey on Saint Brendan continues, you will encounter more challenges involving new ways of solving puzzles.

Critics
70
Steam
95

Score Breakdown

70.1

Critic Average

9 reviews

95

Steam User Score

57 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-24.6
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-24.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (11%)8 launch window (89%)0 late (0%)