Diluvian Winds

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In "Diluvian Winds" , play as a walrus lighthouse keeper, welcoming anthropomorphic travelers to your hamlet during worsening weather. Manage their requests, build a community, and maintain the lighthouse fire to endure natural disasters, with options to grow your settlement on land, undersea, or among clouds. Wishlist more city builders from Goblinz at .

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+11

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story30 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere, making it visually appealing and relaxing to play.
Different species have unique strengths and can build various rooms, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
The game offers multiple modes, including a scoring mode and sandbox mode, providing players with options for different play styles.

The story mode feels more like an extended tutorial and ends abruptly without a satisfying conclusion, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, especially on normal difficulty, leading to a sense of monotony after a few hours.
There are significant balance issues, such as limited building space and the inability to manage residents effectively, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.

story
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
74%
6%
The story mode is often described as a lengthy tutorial that lacks depth and a satisfying conclusion, leaving players wanting more narrative development. While the game features charming art and a pleasant atmosphere, many reviewers feel the story is too short and predictable, with minimal character backstory and unresolved plot points. Overall, the story mode serves as an introduction to the game's mechanics but does not provide a compelling or engaging narrative experience.
- “Wonderful atmosphere, storybook art style, mellow & thoughtful music all combine to create an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “In story mode, you develop the storm-battered hamlet at the base of the lighthouse into a thriving community.”
- “This game has a great story and is a fun management sim with a unique art style.”
- “You play through the story/tutorial levels, and then the game ends abruptly with no real conclusion to the story.”
- “There's just a bunch of tutorials linked together and then when you complete the last one, it's 'yay, you finished the story!' We never find out what's causing these disasters, we never find out... well, anything at all.”
- “Boring and easy, the story is predictable and lame.”
gameplay
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, particularly in the initial hours, with a charming art style and a well-paced introduction to mechanics through its story mode. However, many players note that it becomes repetitive and lacks depth after a few hours, with limited strategic challenges and a reliance on basic mechanics. While the game offers a cozy experience suitable for unwinding, it is suggested that further expansion of gameplay elements and diversity could enhance its longevity and appeal.
- “The art design is really pleasant and the campaign is a great way to explore all the mechanics of the game before diving into the deep end with scoring mode.”
- “The gameplay feels very tight and varied.”
- “The way the story mode introduces the new mechanics is seamless and it feels like a natural progression.”
- “Fun for maybe the first 8-10 hours and then it got a little boring, as the gameplay is fairly basic.”
- “Mechanically speaking, it's neither a solid strategy challenge nor a game with a broad scope.”
- “The gameplay pretty much the same like in the prologue, repetitive; they just added underwater and chapter-ing to make the game a little bit longer.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cute art style and beautiful hand-drawn visuals, creating an immersive and cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the relaxing aesthetic, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience, making it ideal for unwinding. While the visuals are delightful, some reviewers note a lack of depth in gameplay, suggesting that the graphics may be the standout feature rather than the mechanics.
- “Wonderful atmosphere, storybook art style, mellow & thoughtful music all combine to create an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “The game boasts incredibly detailed hand-drawn graphics and immersive ambient visual effects, providing a beautiful aesthetic.”
- “The art style is the perfect mix of cute, thematic, warm, and beautiful.”
- “The graphics are cute.”
- “A very relaxing game about building and managing a small hamlet hosting travellers with cute graphics.”
- “Pc requirements are modest, as the game runs easily on a laptop without a dedicated graphics card.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
15%
80%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable in the early stages but increasingly tedious as they progress, particularly in the mid to late game where micromanagement becomes overwhelming. While the game avoids a lengthy tutorial and offers a charming story mode, many feel it lacks sufficient narrative development and engaging activities to maintain interest, leading to a sense of stagnation. The need for constant repairs and the unpredictability of challenges contribute to a frustrating experience as players advance.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Near the end, it becomes a little tedious.”
- “Great fun in the early game, but tedious and tough in the late game.”
- “However, towards the mid to late game, the micromanaging starts to get tedious - I somehow wished there was a better way to scale into the late game, instead of constantly having to repair and reinforce my structures, before a random bout of bad RNG luck sends 4 tidal waves my way, ending an otherwise good run.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience alongside the beautiful art style. Reviewers highlight the peaceful soundtrack and ambient sounds, such as rain, which contribute to a delightful and atmospheric gameplay. Overall, the combination of mellow music and charming visuals creates a wholesome and engaging environment for players.
- “Wonderful atmosphere, storybook art style, mellow & thoughtful music all combine to create an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is peaceful and sometimes it's nice to just listen to the sound of the rain.”
- “The game's audio is very good, with soothing music that accompanies well-realized audio effects.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming storybook art style, calming music, and immersive qualities, creating a cozy and aesthetically pleasing experience. While the audio occasionally falters, the overall ambiance enhances the engaging gameplay and intuitive design, making it both addictive and enjoyable.
- “Wonderful atmosphere, storybook art style, mellow and thoughtful music all combine to create an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is very fun, great tutorial, and the atmosphere is incredible.”
- “It's atmospheric, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome and emotional experience, featuring relaxing music, cute aesthetics, and beautiful artwork that create a comforting atmosphere. While currently offering a light challenge, players look forward to future updates that will enhance the emotional engagement through more difficult gameplay elements. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a feel-good gaming experience.
- “A really nice, wholesome game but with just enough pressure from resource management and random weather events to make it interesting.”
- “Once the achievements and harder difficulties are released, then there'll be a real challenge to dive back into the game - but for now, it's just a wholesome few hour game with relaxing music, cute aesthetics, and great artwork (kudos to the artists!).”
- “Definitely recommend this to any wholesome gamers out there :)”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game charming and visually appealing, but many express concerns about its limited content, leading to a lack of replayability after completing the story mode.
- “The game is adorable and I love the art style, but there isn't really much to it. While I haven't put much time into it, I'm blazing through the story mode and don't see much replayability right now.”