Cult of the Wind

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Cult of the Wind is a multiplayer action game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by North of Earth and was released on June 30, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Cult of the Wind is a game about people who pretend to be airplanes. "In an unknown time and place, a cult that worships the wreckage of ancient airplanes gathers to mimic the dogfights of old. With the peak of humanity far behind, their world is a mausoleum to a lush and verdant Art Deco past.

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Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has a funny and unique concept of players pretending to be airplanes, which can be entertaining for a short while.
The graphics and art style are visually appealing, and the game features a decent soundtrack.
There is a map editor that allows players to create custom levels, adding some creative potential to the game.

The game has a completely dead multiplayer community, with almost no players online, making it unplayable without friends.
There is a lack of content, including no single-player mode or bots, which limits gameplay options.
The game feels unfinished and buggy, with clunky controls and a confusing user interface.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The gameplay of "Cult of Wind" is described as a mix of fun and frustration, featuring unique mechanics like plane-mimicking jumps and a capture-the-flag format, but suffers from generic elements and poor instructions. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and casual pace, others find the gameplay limited and glitchy, with a lack of player engagement diminishing the experience. Overall, the game presents an interesting concept but requires more polish and variety to fully realize its potential.
- “Cult of Wind presents a comical and original gameplay experience in an over-the-shoulder shooter.”
- “The gameplay centers around fast-paced (medium-paced) run-and-gun third-person capture the flag with power-ups and secondary weapons.”
- “The concept is fresh, the mechanics are good, and the gameplay is fun!”
- “Sadly this interesting concept isn't enough to save a game with generic gameplay, dull maps, and a non-existent player base.”
- “Not only do the servers suck but the gameplay itself is very limited and glitchy.”
- “Cult of the Wind had a unique concept for sure, but once I started playing it everything felt quite generic: you're running around maps trying to capture the flag while killing other players, it's something you've seen and done countless times and the imaginary airplane mechanics add little to nothing.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its creative art style and smooth performance, particularly on lower-end machines. However, several users note issues such as low-quality visuals, a lack of graphical options, and unclear representations of in-game elements. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is recognized, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance clarity and detail.
- “Creative style and smooth graphics, but dead servers (as of the date of this review).”
- “The graphics look unique and nice, it has a great sound design and runs smoothly on a potato.”
- “This game oddly enough has pretty decent graphics, there are some nice lighting effects and smooth-looking grass.”
- “Boring gameplay, stupid animations, and shitty graphics.”
- “Highly unoptimized, with few capabilities of turning the graphic settings down.”
- “Not enough graphics options; despite the simple graphics, it's killing my computer to play in a 16-player server, and I can play Battlefield 3 with higher FPS.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding the premise of role-playing as airplanes both funny and innovative. While the initial comedic appeal is strong, some reviewers note that the humor can wear thin over time due to gameplay limitations and awkward mechanics. Overall, the game's quirky concept and visual style contribute to its charm, making it a lighthearted experience despite some criticisms.
- “This is a very unusually fun and funny title that features you role-playing an airplane and fighting against like-minded individuals in an arena environment.”
- “Hilarious concept slickly implemented!”
- “It's a real shame, the idea is brilliant, visually it's not bad and it has a few items that'll leave you laughing at how ridiculously silly the game is, in a good way.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as high-quality and enjoyable. However, some players feel that the music's intensity does not align well with the game's overall style, and while the soundtrack stands out, it may not be enough to elevate the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's stronger aspects, despite some criticisms regarding its fit with the game's premise.
- “I think the soundtrack is great, and the style is fantastic.”
- “The OST is surprisingly the best in all of this, sounds like a professional has made it.”
- “The blend of music, various plane and special move sounds really make me think that 'I'm a plane!'”
- “I muted the game sounds, as I was already doing the sounds and the soundtrack by myself.”
- “At least it's quite worth in the artistic and music sector, but that's everything it has.”
- “The music is also strangely decent but a little too intense for the, uh, style this game is going for.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting poor performance and limited options for adjusting graphic settings, making it difficult to run on lower-end PCs. While some praise the graphics and sound design, the overall consensus highlights significant issues with controls and optimization, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics look unique and nice, it has a great sound design and runs smoothly on a potato.”
- “Highly unoptimized, with few capabilities of turning the graphic settings down.”
- “Not to mention performances are horrible.”
- “Bad controls, bad optimizations, and boring generic capture the flag game style made this game really bad.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no substantial narrative presented during gameplay. However, some find the concept intriguing, particularly the cult-like worship of wrecked airplanes, suggesting a potential for a more compelling story that remains largely unexplored.
- “So when I first saw this game, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from it; I thought the concept was very interesting and I liked the cult story behind it where these people basically worship old wrecked airplanes.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent; there's really nothing provided as you play.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent; there's really nothing provided as you play.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and a lack of content, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the player base is minimal, and the server browser is unreliable, further complicating multiplayer interactions.
- “The concept of the game is really silly, but sadly the game is buggy with seemingly not much content and no one is playing it.”
- “Interesting concept but poor execution; buggy, lack of content, and players.”
- “There's no one to play with, and the server browser is very buggy.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being under-developed, especially considering the extensive advertising leading up to its release over the past two years.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between spending or missing out.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a game.”