Any manner of horrors could lurk within the thickets.
All it takes is the howl of a wild beast to set your mind racing.
The monsters in this folktale are real.
Twisted wolf-like beasts lurk within, turning all who hear their howls into monsters.
But our protagonist, the Prophet, is deaf, so shes unaffected by their wailing.
This part of her being is a strength, not a weakness.
Though the woods are dangerous, theyre also beautiful.
It reminds me of the backgrounds in Disneys animated101 Dalmatians.
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The Prophet starts with four action points per round.
Its a lot likeInto the Breach, especially when you turn onHowls assistance mode.
Each round becomes a series of decisions that have to be painstakingly thought out.
Planning and executing the perfect strategy to lay waste to a pack of wolves is a thrilling experience.
It feels like I genuinely outsmarted them.
Of course, she powers up asHowlprogresses.
Interestingly, you could only use these abilities on certain turns during each round.
New enemy types are also added, each with different abilities, attack styles, and hit points.
New hazards come into the environment, too.
Howl has a narrator and subtitles that cannot be turned off.
The writing is sparring yet paints a complete picture of old characters and the mythos of the world ofHowl.
What complicates readingHowlas a criticism is the Prophets very existence.
Despite concluding a little too rapidly for my liking,Howlis a wonderfully crafted game.
