Child of the Wind
- June 16, 2017
- Freetale
Get on Steam"Child of the Wind" is a Virtual Reality game where you control a ship using hand-fans to manipulate the wind, allowing you to navigate treacherous waters and avoid various dangers such as whirlpools and enemy ships. With unique controls and the ability to manipulate the wind, you have the power to outsmart and destroy your enemies, creating a challenging and immersive VR experience.
Reviews
- Gorgeous handmade environment with beautiful graphics and a unique game experience.
- Charming Japanese music that enhances the atmosphere and complements the gameplay.
- Original gameplay mechanics involving wind control that provide a fun and engaging experience.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, causing lag and graphical artifacts on some systems.
- Difficulty spikes in later levels can be frustrating, making it hard for players to progress.
- Lack of a save feature means players must restart from the beginning after losing, which can be discouraging.
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful Japanese compositions, which enhance the overall atmosphere and complement the visuals. Players appreciate the option to adjust the music volume in the in-game menu, allowing for a more personalized experience.
“The room is beautifully done, the music is very appropriate and really enhances the atmosphere.”
“The Japanese music is perfect.”
“Nice game with good graphics and calm Japanese music.”
“The in-game menu lacks options to adjust the music volume, making it difficult to enjoy the game without being overwhelmed by the soundtrack.”
“There should be a feature to quit the game directly from the music settings, as navigating through multiple menus is frustrating.”
“The music is often too loud, and there are no clear options to soften it, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique wind mechanic that guides a boat through challenging levels filled with obstacles like pirate boats and typhoons, reminiscent of old-school arcade experiences. While the mechanic is fun and original, players note inconsistencies with the wind and some awkward landscape transitions that can detract from the overall experience. The game encourages replaying levels to perfect performance and collect missed items.
“It's a very fun mechanic.”
“The gameplay is pretty original; you have 2 fans and you need to guide a boat to safety and collect floating crates all while dodging dangerous things (pirate boats, typhoons, rocks, etc.) by pushing it with wind.”
“It also seems that the wind mechanic just isn't as consistent as the store video would have you believe.”
“There's nothing casual about the gameplay after the first few levels.”
“This is old-school arcade gameplay, where you replay the level until you nail it, and then maybe do it again just to catch that crate you missed.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous handmade environments and unique art style, creating a visually stunning experience. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and calming Japanese music, with many describing the graphics as "eye candy." Overall, the aesthetic contributes significantly to the game's appeal, even for those who typically dislike stylized visuals in VR.
“Gorgeous handmade environment, great graphics, and a real unique game experience.”
“The art style is very pretty to look at.”
“I normally dislike stylized visuals in VR.”
“Graphics are eye candy.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the Oculus Quest 2's capabilities to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling overall experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful room design and fitting music, which significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The room is beautifully done, the music is very appropriate and really enhances the atmosphere.”
