Loverowind

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Loverowind is a single player action game. It was developed by Tonguç Bodur and was released on May 19, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Loverowind is a single-player adventure game with fabulous visuals and good music. It offers a short, atmospheric experience where you collect flowers and use them on altars to reveal a poem, while avoiding circles of light and collecting orbs to regain speed. Progress is saved at the beginning of each level, making it a great game for those seeking to experience the mood."

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

music11 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere make for a visually pleasing experience.
The game features a nice soundtrack that enhances the tranquil vibe.
Easy achievements and a short playtime make it accessible for casual gamers.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal objectives and no real story.
The game is very short, often completed in under 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
The mechanics, such as the moving light beams, can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of the game.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The music in the game is generally described as soft and peaceful, primarily featuring piano pieces that create a relaxing atmosphere. However, many reviewers find the soundtrack to be unmemorable and lacking in variety, with some suggesting that better music can be found elsewhere for free. Overall, while the music contributes to the tranquil setting, it does not elevate the experience significantly due to its limited scope and generic quality.
- “The classical music playing through the game is really relaxing and definitely sets the tone.”
- “The music is beautiful and the location has a wonderful scenery.”
- “Relaxing, gorgeous atmosphere and music with some actual goals this time which made it kinda fun.”
- “With a non-existent story, unimpressive visuals, a mediocre soundtrack, and totally uninspired gameplay, Loverowind does nothing to capture the atmosphere of spring.”
- “The soundtrack was fine as soundtracks go – it was a soft, peaceful piano piece, but it was neither memorable nor moving.”
- “Music is also very limited here.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals and art style, particularly in vibrant settings. However, some players report issues such as graininess, blurriness, and a lack of detail in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, high graphical demands can lead to performance issues on less powerful PCs.
- “The graphics are lovely this time of year.”
- “Visually, the art style and all the details put into the game are just stunning.”
- “The visuals were very nice at times, especially with the colors.”
- “The house is really ugly graphically and devoid of details.”
- “Even when you use the highest graphics settings, everything looks a bit grainy and blurry.”
- “But something about the lighting and other graphical/visual features just felt either weak or lacking.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "loverowind" is widely criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with players describing it as a tedious experience focused on aimlessly walking through an empty environment to collect flowers. The mechanics, including a brief "wind" ability, fail to provide meaningful interaction or engagement, leaving the overall experience feeling uninspired and lacking in variety. Many reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from more immersive elements and a longer playtime to enhance player engagement.
- “The gameplay is not my personal favorite but interesting at least.”
- “The 'I become wind' mechanic is fun as long as it lasts, but it's only really nice when you fall or fly down a mountain or over a cliff.”
- “Many of his games have additional mechanics built in (minor platforming, driving, collecting orbs, etc.) which add to the experience.”
- “It's very short, shallow, and has little to no gameplay, and the narrative is just garbage.”
- “With a non-existent story, unimpressive visuals, a mediocre soundtrack, and totally uninspired gameplay, Loverowind does nothing to capture the atmosphere of spring.”
- “The gameplay involves walking around a large field of copy-pasted assets to find a few flowers and pedestals, which show a poem when clicked.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The reviews indicate that the game "loverowind" lacks a substantial story, with many players noting its absence of narrative depth and complexity. While some describe the experience as more poetic and atmospheric rather than story-driven, others criticize it for having no real gameplay or engaging plot. Overall, the consensus is that the game does not effectively convey a meaningful story, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative content.
- “If you like chill and story-driven games, check out my curator [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35872486]peaceful adventures and stories[/url].”
- “Storyline is short and sweet although it's up to the player how quick to finish.”
- “I have played quite a few games by Tonguc Bodur and they are very enjoyable meditative walking sims - some with a story (Nephise, Bottle Pilgrim, Dead Tree of Ranchiuna, etc.) and others with poetry (Pluviophile, Chionophile).”
- “No story.”
- “I wouldn't call this experience a game even though you interact and move around; however, there is no real story or complex gameplay included.”
- “With a non-existent story, unimpressive visuals, a mediocre soundtrack, and totally uninspired gameplay, loverowind does nothing to capture the atmosphere of spring.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's atmosphere. While some players appreciate its relaxing and poetic qualities, describing it as gorgeous and suitable for meditation, others criticize it for lacking detail, depth, and engagement, leading to a tedious exploration experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere seems to resonate with some players but fails to impress many others.
- “It is more poetic, atmospheric, and spiritual than story-driven.”
- “Relaxing, gorgeous atmosphere and music with some actual goals this time which made it kind of fun.”
- “_beautiful atmosphere”
- “The whole game isn't really that beautiful, let alone rich in detail, and the exploration is very long-winded, boring, and there's just no atmosphere.”
- “With a non-existent story, unimpressive visuals, a mediocre soundtrack, and totally uninspired gameplay, Loverowind does nothing to capture the atmosphere of spring.”
- “It failed to capture much of an atmosphere and overall felt amateur and lazily put together.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of "Loverowind" is characterized by tedious and unengaging gameplay, with poorly detailed environments that diminish exploration. Players find the pursuit of objectives, described as challenges, to be slow and lacking in excitement, leading to a general sense of frustration and disinterest. Overall, the game is perceived as a monotonous experience that fails to captivate players.
- “Apparently my very tedious progress wasn't saved, so I'm not coming back.”
- “What I assume the author calls a 'challenge', pursuing some green light, is simply slow and tedious: calling it a challenge seems like a stretch.”
- “Personally, I found Loverowind to be a bit tedious with very little to hold my attention or pique my curiosity.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be a mix of uplifting and disappointing; while the exploration of vibrant, flower-filled areas and the sensation of speed evoke a strong connection to nature, the lackluster ending and visually dull environments in certain sections detract from the overall emotional impact.
- “Very good game, visually pleasing and made me feel closer to nature.”
- “30+ minutes to complete; enjoy exploring two areas full of flowers; there are many glowing orbs on the map and touching them will increase your movement speed and make you feel like the wind of spring.”