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Echelon: Wind Warriors

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58%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, graphics
68% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Echelon: Wind Warriors is a single player simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MADia Entertainment and was released on August 8, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You are a pilot in the government forces stationed at one of the planets under attack. As you get higher on your career ladder, you will be able to choose more advanced hovercrafts and ammunition, as well as to order your own squad and influence local battles. The goal of the development of the game is to further expand our virtual universe. Based on the huge success of the first game, we are pre…

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Echelon: Wind Warriors offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original game, providing enjoyable flight combat mechanics and a variety of aircraft and weapons.
  • The game has a unique atmosphere and engaging campaign missions that can be fun for those willing to invest time in getting it to work.
  • Many players appreciate the community support and workarounds available to help launch the game on modern systems.
  • The game is plagued by significant technical issues, including failure to launch and lack of support for modern systems, making it unplayable for many users.
  • It has not been updated or modernized since its release in 2004, leading to outdated graphics and gameplay that do not meet current standards.
  • The developer has been criticized for not addressing the game's bugs and for perceived unethical practices in selling a broken product.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is characterized by its moral lessons about perseverance and unexpected life challenges, though it suffers from pacing issues, particularly in the final mission. While the campaign features a good length and some non-linear elements, it lacks the immersive impact of its predecessor and is marred by quirky mission mechanics that may require restarts. Overall, the narrative is engaging with well-voiced dialogues, but the absence of sequels leaves the story feeling incomplete.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The story/campaign is good, long, and even non-linear at some places, with fully and nicely voiced dialogues (including a yelling commander, etc.).”
    • “I would recommend this game if you like open locations, sci-fi VTOL, atmosphere (in both meanings, as the game takes place only on a planet), some hard missions to challenge your skills, epic and dynamic battles, and unexpected turns of the plot.”
    • “Last mission sucks though, most of it is spent waiting for some tanks to make their way from one side of a valley to the other to destroy some cannons while you just fly around in circles on autopilot, and then when that's done after, I kid you not, 45 minutes (and you can't speed it up either, you're flying over a destroyed enemy base and the onboard computer says 'attention enemy contact' every time you try to speed things up).”
    • “Sadly this game didn't get any sequels (forget about Operation Matriarchy) so the story is incomplete due to publishers counting this type of game as not profitable.”
    • “The modern gaming industry develops flight simulators with a new graphic component that pleases the eye of virtual pilots; they are delighted with the mechanics of aircraft control, but somewhere there is, perhaps, an exciting plot...”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring accessible mechanics and appealing graphics that enhance the experience for virtual pilots. However, some players find it becomes repetitive over time, and there are technical issues that can hinder enjoyment. Overall, it draws favorable comparisons to the MechWarrior series, albeit with a focus on aircraft control.

    • “The modern gaming industry develops flight simulators with a new graphic component that pleases the eye of virtual pilots, and they are delighted with the mechanics of aircraft control.”
    • “I enjoyed the gameplay many years ago, and I enjoy it now.”
    • “6.8 / 10 gameplay (again easy to get into gameplay, sadly at one point it becomes repetitive)”
    • “I bought this game and have spent the most 'gameplay' hours trying to get it to work.”
    • “Game mechanics have a lot of similarities to the MechWarrior series, just you control the aircraft there.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Windwarriors are considered outdated, largely reusing assets from its predecessor, which detracts from the overall experience. While modern flight simulators offer visually appealing graphics, Windwarriors fails to innovate in this area, leaving some players disappointed despite the enjoyable gameplay mechanics.

    • “The modern gaming industry develops flight simulators with a new graphic component that pleases the eye of virtual pilots; they are delighted with the mechanics of aircraft control.”
    • “The graphics of Original Echelon (2001) were next-gen for their time, but in Windwarriors, not much has changed.”
    • “The graphics of Original Echelon (2001) were next-gen for its time, but in Windwarriors, not much has really changed.”
    • “7/10 graphics (uses the same graphics as its previous game).”
    • “If you ignore the outdated visuals and the hassle to get it properly set up the first time, this would be a fun flight sim for you.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it serves primarily as a nostalgia-driven cash grab rather than a genuine effort to revitalize abandoned content.

    • “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
    • “I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it feels like a constant money grab.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, providing a calming experience that allows players to feel at ease.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.

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Echelon: Wind Warriors is a simulation game with science fiction theme.

Echelon: Wind Warriors is available on PC and Windows.

Echelon: Wind Warriors was released on August 8, 2014.

Echelon: Wind Warriors was developed by MADia Entertainment.

Echelon: Wind Warriors has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Echelon: Wind Warriors is a single player game.

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