Ostwind

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"Ostwind" is a single-player Simulation game with stunning visuals, offering about 4 hours of playtime. Based on the Windstorm movies and books, the game follows the story of Mika, a horse whisperer, as she tries to befriend the black stallion Windstorm. Experience exciting riding tasks, explore the Kaltenbach estate, care for Windstorm, and discover secrets together to form an unforgettable bond.

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The graphics and environment are beautiful, making the game visually appealing.
The free roam option allows for exploration and adds to the enjoyment of the game.
The horse care system is well-designed, providing a fun and engaging way to interact with Windstorm.

The quests are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
The horse animations and controls are poor, making movement feel unnatural and frustrating.
The game is short, with a lack of substantial story content, leaving players wanting more.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The game's story is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with players noting that most quests feel like variations of the same tasks rather than offering a rich narrative experience. While the free roam feature and exploration elements are appreciated, many reviewers feel that the overall storyline lacks depth and excitement, often reducing gameplay to mundane errands. Overall, the game is seen as short on actual story content, making it less appealing for those seeking a compelling narrative.
- “It is a peaceful exploration game with a story and a few quest types like fetching some plants, riding across the land in a speed race or obstacle course, and sometimes you have to discover points of interest which you need to photograph.”
- “This game has a storyline and great quests to do.”
- “The overall playtime for the story mode is comparatively tight, but completing all the collectibles and discoveries still keeps you busy way longer from there.”
- “The game is short, there is no actual story (honestly, there is no story. You just run errands for 4 hours and you're done. No story.) I actually thought my game had bugged because I didn't have the next part of the 'story' available to play, but it turns out that was it.”
- “The missions get repetitive very quickly; the story mostly boils down to 'welcome back Mika, let's do some chores.'”
- “No, I don't count quests like 'collect this', 'find that', 'catch that', etc. as a story beyond the existing story, especially when one quest actually repeats another and just points to some situations like lost apples and books, and runaway cows.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful environments and detailed visuals that effectively capture the imagination of horse enthusiasts. While some users note that the graphics are decent for a low-budget title, others criticize them as poor or lacking in certain areas, particularly on lower settings. Overall, the game is described as visually appealing, though not necessarily next-gen quality.
- “Gorgeous graphics and huge map to explore.”
- “The visuals are beautiful and the gigantic level is stunningly detailed and passionate.”
- “Graphics are decent for a low-budget title.”
- “[*] Poor graphics.”
- “The graphics are beautifully done and the gameplay is easy to learn.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The gameplay is primarily focused on riding and racing, offering a short experience that can extend to 10-15 hours for enthusiasts. While the controls are easy to learn and the graphics are praised, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking innovation within the horse game genre. Overall, it presents a relaxed, semi-linear approach but may disappoint those seeking more diverse gameplay elements.
- “The graphics are beautifully done and the gameplay is easy to learn.”
- “+ very solid gameplay”
- “Controls need a little getting used to, but once you familiarize yourself with them, gameplay is a breeze :-)”
- “This game looked promising, but the gameplay is just horrible.”
- “If you consider that the game is actually all about riding and racing and doesn't have any other ways of gameplay, yes, I was seriously disappointed by that.”
- “Gameplay by quests is also short.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The music in the game features a charming classical soundtrack that many players find appealing, though some note a similarity to a specific track from "Garten of Banban." While the overall tone is described as calm and cute, there are complaints about choppy playback, potentially due to hardware limitations.
- “The music is nice and calm.”
- “Plus, the soundtrack!”
- “The only thing I'm unhappy about is that the music is choppy, but that's probably because I'm playing on a standard laptop.”
- “It's kinda cute with classical music; however, there's a song that is very similar to the 'chase song' in Garten of Banban.”
- “It's kinda cute with classical music; however, there's a song that is very similar to the 'chase song' in Garten of Banban.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The optimization aspect of the game is mixed, with players appreciating the need to manage the character's well-being for better performance, but finding the frequency of care required to be excessive. This leads to inconsistent performance, as neglecting the character can significantly impact gameplay.
- “I like the idea that you need to take care of Windstorm to achieve better performance and that he will actually get tired from doing missions.”
- “- Windstorm needs care way too often, and if he doesn't get it, his performance wavers.”
- “Performance is weird.”
- “-ostwind needs care way too often, and if he doesn't get it, his performance wavers.”
- “Performance is weird.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and bugs reported by users, particularly affecting horse animations. Overall, the game's performance is considered unreliable.
- “The game glitches really bad.”
- “But it's buggy and the horse animations are bad!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the horse breeding aspect and find enjoyment in grinding for various colors, although they note that the horse care can be tedious. Overall, the grinding experience is mixed, with a focus on the fun of collecting and breeding.
- “The horse care is tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's replayability is rated positively by some users, with a score of 8, suggesting that there are elements that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, concerns about difficulty and other issues may deter some players from fully engaging with the game again.
- “Replayability: 8”
- “Replayability: 8”
- “Maybe the easy difficulty level would be more playable, but it doesn't stop the other problems from making me not really want to even try.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its visual appeal and expansive environments that encourage exploration and questing. However, some players feel that certain elements detract from the overall experience, creating a lingering sense of unease when viewed from specific perspectives.
- “The game features a beautiful aesthetic and an immersive atmosphere, complemented by quests and a free ride mode that offers a vast territory for exploration.”
- “The visuals are stunning, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, with plenty of quests and a large area to explore.”
- “It ruins the atmosphere and leaves a lingering feeling that something is wrong whenever you look at it from any angle other than Mika's back.”
- “The atmosphere is negatively impacted, creating a constant sense of unease that lingers in your mind.”

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5h Median play time

7h Average play time

4-15h Spent by most gamers

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