8legs: Peter hoskin

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The buddy system: In The Lonesome you make progress by making friends

The Lonesome Guild centers on friendship to defeat loneliness, a unique twist for an action RPG.
Loneliness manifests as a red mist players must chase and banish by bonding with companions.
Campfire conversations deepen character growth and influence skills and progression.
The review notes the game balances dark themes with a wholesome friendship message.
Twinkleby is offered as an alternative slower-paced option in the same piece.
The piece presents The Lonesome Guild as a 'friendship simulator' within its genre.
The critic highlights the game’s artful landscapes and creature companions as appealing features.
The article mentions The Lonesome Guild’s darker undertones despite its cute presentation.
The review positions The Lonesome Guild as a notable release within its category.
The piece identifies the game’s core message as friendship over war.
The article suggests the game’s premise could be seen as both saccharine and poignant.

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