Okay, so I stumbled upon this demo called Tall Trails, and it's got me feeling all kinds of nostalgic. It's like someone took the best parts of old N64 platformers – you know, the kind you'd play at a friend's house after school – and mixed them with a dash of Breath of the Wild's open-world goodness. It's got that stamina wheel thing going on, but honestly, the real fun starts when you realize you can stuff chili peppers in your boot and use it as a freakin' jetpack!

Seriously, who needs a fancy sci-fi jetpack when you've got spicy peppers?

Tall Trails just feels generous, you know? It's got this vibrant, cheerful color palette and music that makes you want to bop along. But the real generosity comes in the form of its movement mechanics. You're constantly finding new ways to get around, whether it's using mushrooms for super jumps, chili peppers for rocketing into the sky, or sunflowers for a bit of breezy flight. Watching the petals tick down as you hover with a sunflower is oddly satisfying.

It's also funny and silly. You can explore mountains, help people, and search for treasure. The world is divided in biomes and its full of secrets. Your main objective is to find a purpose in life, which is a nice touch that adds to the game's charm.

You can also upgrade badges to improve your character skills, or simply focus on collecting hats!

And if you're worried about replayability, don't be! Once you finish the main story, you can jump into a randomly generated world and explore islands that no one has ever seen before.

The full game is launching on August 4th. So, if you're looking for a game that's both charming and engaging, keep an eye on Tall Trails. It's definitely worth checking out!