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LostWinds

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85%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, grinding
84% User Score Based on 406 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

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LostWinds is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Frontier Developments and was released on March 24, 2016. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 406 reviews
story58 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Charming graphics and art style that create a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Unique wind manipulation mechanics that add a fun twist to platforming and puzzle-solving.
  • Short but enjoyable gameplay experience, making it suitable for casual players and children.
  • Very short playtime, typically around 2-3 hours, which may not justify the full price.
  • Controls can be frustrating and imprecise, especially when using the mouse for wind manipulation.
  • The game ends on a cliffhanger, requiring players to purchase the sequel to complete the story.
  • story
    160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple and somewhat generic, often following classic tropes of adventure and fetch quests. While some players find it charming and nostalgic, others criticize it for being short and incomplete, particularly as it ends on a cliffhanger that leads into a sequel. Overall, the narrative is considered adequate for the game's style, with appealing characters and a relaxing atmosphere, but it lacks depth and complexity.

    • “Lostwinds embodies everything I want in a game - a beautiful art style, an emotional story, strong game mechanics, and a wonderful soundtrack.”
    • “The story is simple but relatable, the graphics are pretty with a lot of attention to detail, and the music is very relaxing.”
    • “Very very underrated game; I played this when I was a child, and now every time I play this, that inner child in me gets excited. The game has a great story and great characters; it's short, simple, and fun. Definitely should try it if you like short story games.”
    • “The primary story conflict is left unresolved.”
    • “The game leaves you on a cliffhanger just to make you buy the second game; it doesn't even end the story.”
    • “This game does not only end in a sequel hook/cliffhanger, it doesn't even have the decency to finish the story set up in this one.”
  • gameplay
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Lostwinds is characterized by its unique wind-controlling mechanics, which offer a whimsical and engaging experience, though it is often described as simplistic and lacking in depth. While the controls are intuitive and the puzzles are enjoyable, many players find the gameplay to be short and occasionally frustrating due to clunky controls and minimal challenge, making it more suitable for casual gamers. Overall, the game is visually charming and relaxing, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or lengthy gameplay experience.

    • “Lost Winds is a casual puzzle platform game where the player uses different wind abilities as the primary mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is very unique and makes the experience more enjoyable than it would be otherwise.”
    • “A very cute little game, with a fun (although sometimes a bit finicky) mechanic of platforming with the help of wind spirits, with lovely visuals and a nice atmosphere.”
    • “Gameplay is probably the biggest letdown.”
    • “The biggest disappointment has to do with what I alluded to in the introductory paragraph, which is how minimal the gameplay is.”
    • “Conclusion, there isn't much content involved in Lost Winds, it's really short and the gameplay is for kids.”
  • graphics
    112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which evokes a warm and relaxing atmosphere. While some reviews note that the visuals may not be technically advanced by modern standards, they are described as beautiful and well-designed, effectively complementing the gameplay and overall experience. Despite minor criticisms regarding flat textures and clunky controls, the aesthetic appeal remains a highlight for many players.

    • “The art style is so charming it's like the game is giving you a warm hug ”
    • “The graphics and art style are bright and charming.”
    • “The story is simple but relatable, the graphics are pretty with a lot of attention to detail (as the wind actually affects the background and surroundings) and the music is very relaxing.”
    • “It's not the most advanced game in any way; graphics, story, and controls are all basic and by modern standards maybe even a little bad, but it's fun enough and on sale worth the low price.”
    • “The game's delivering an okay graphic with okay puzzles, but nothing hooked me.”
    • “Right until the end, I was conflicted about this game: it has interesting mechanics and cool stylized visuals, but bad camera and absolutely horrible controls.”
  • music
    110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as soothing and enchanting, complementing the beautiful visuals and creating a charming atmosphere. However, many reviewers noted the limited variety of tracks, with only a few pieces repeating throughout the gameplay, which can lead to monotony. While some found the music to be a highlight, others felt it could become tiresome over time, suggesting a need for more diverse compositions.

    • “The music, world, and art design create a seamlessly cute experience that's worth checking out.”
    • “The atmosphere of Lost Winds gives the player a casual experience with a visually vibrant world, and a beautiful and soothing soundtrack.”
    • “Lost Winds embodies everything I want in a game - a beautiful art style, an emotional story, strong game mechanics, and a wonderful soundtrack.”
    • “As other reviewers have mentioned, the music is a big let down.”
    • “There are only 2 tracks that play throughout the game that I recall: first is this panflute melody that is your general overworld track, and the second is this drumbeat that is the battle music. Both are fine, but as they are the only pieces of music to transpire on screen, they get tiring very fast.”
    • “Game only has 3 or 4 music pieces, it pierced through my head by the end of two hours.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Lost Winds" is consistently praised for its vibrant visuals and soothing soundtrack, creating a casual and immersive experience. Players appreciate the charming art style and the integration of sound effects that enhance the overall ambiance, although some note that the gameplay can feel a bit rushed. The unique mechanic of using wind spirits adds to the game's delightful atmosphere, making it a visually and aurally appealing adventure.

    • “The atmosphere of Lost Winds gives the player a casual experience with a visually vibrant world, and a beautiful and soothing soundtrack.”
    • “The music was soothing and the sound effects supported the atmosphere.”
    • “With that said, it runs smoothly; the art style and atmosphere are beautiful.”
    • “The atmosphere of Lost Winds gives the player a casual experience with a visually vibrant world and a beautiful, soothing soundtrack.”
    • “The music was soothing, and the sound effects supported the atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of "Lostwinds" deeply resonant, highlighting the heartwarming journey shared with the character Toku, which evokes feelings of comfort and connection. The game's beautiful art style, compelling narrative, and strong mechanics contribute to an overall experience that is both touching and immersive.

    • “Toku becomes my new partner in crime, and we embark on an adventure more heartwarming than a fuzzy blanket on a winter's day ️❄️”
    • “A blessing on the winds, touching my world.”
    • “Lostwinds embodies everything I want in a game - a beautiful art style, an emotional story, strong game mechanics, and a wonderful soundtrack.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no performance issues and praise the art style, others express concerns about poor optimization, hoping for improvements in the sequel.

    • “Had no performance issues at all.”
    • “With that said, it runs smoothly; the art style and atmosphere are beautiful.”
    • “It's fairly poorly optimized.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions players can have with NPCs, particularly through the use of wind mechanics that elicit funny reactions. Players enjoy the lightheartedness and comedic elements that arise from these interactions, making the experience entertaining.

    • “I liked pushing gusts of wind on people and seeing and hearing their funny reactions.”
    • “The NPCs also take notice when you move wind near them, which causes them to be funny.”
    • “Funny, I remember thinking back then: 'this would do just as good on a PC' and at the time of posting this...”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of Lostwinds to be tedious and somewhat boring, primarily due to the repetitive nature of the controls and gameplay mechanics. While the game is short and offers a unique experience, the frequent crashes and the need for constant clicking and dragging detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players still feel the game is worth its low price.

    • “It's not a hard game, just a bit tedious.”
    • “Boring and tedious game that keeps crashing.”
    • “It's not a hard game, just a bit tedious.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers minimal replayability, primarily due to its short length and straightforward nature, allowing players to achieve 100% completion in just a few hours. The only incentive for replaying is the collection of statues in each area, but this task is not particularly challenging, leading many to feel the game does not justify its full price.

    • “Although it has no replay value and is stupidly short, you can complete it 100% in a couple of hours, and for that, it's not worth its full price.”
    • “Each area has a collectible statue, which is kind of the only replay value, but it's not terribly difficult, so I'd say get them all before fighting the final (and only) boss.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a stable experience with no glitches encountered during gameplay, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's stability.

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LostWinds is a platformer game.

LostWinds is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing LostWinds.

LostWinds was released on March 24, 2016.

LostWinds was developed by Frontier Developments.

LostWinds has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

LostWinds is a single player game.

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