Refuted Wind

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Refuted Wind is a single player action game. It was developed by Tropical Games and was released on September 26, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Refuted WindThis is an atmospheric adventure that will immerse you in a mysterious story. During the game, you will visit many unique places, each of which evokes a feeling of fear and anxiety. Mysterious murders occur in the area where Dave lives. The police cannot find the criminal. Trying to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. When his idea is mentioned in …

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging and challenging gameplay experience with well-thought-out mechanics and a captivating atmosphere.
The jumpscares are well-timed and effective, creating a tense and immersive horror experience.
As a first game from the developer, it shows great potential and creativity, making it a fun and unique experience.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a deeper storyline.
Some gameplay elements feel underwhelming, with a lack of character development and a simplistic plot.
There are minor bugs and quality of life issues that detract from the overall experience, such as NPCs phasing through doors.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The gameplay is described as engaging and challenging, with a refreshing approach to the genre and well-designed mechanics that ensure smooth and responsive interactions. Players appreciate the increased number of interactables throughout the game, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and challenging, offering a refreshing take on the genre.”
- “More interactables throughout the house enhance the overall gameplay.”
- “- more interactables throughout the house/overall gameplay”
- “Overall really good game I really enjoyed it and if you're curious here is my gameplay of it https://youtu.”
- “The mechanics are well thought out, and you can tell a lot of effort went into ensuring everything feels smooth and responsive.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and fast-paced, while others criticize it as simplistic and lacking depth. Although there are positive mentions of easter eggs and engaging elements, many feel the plot could benefit from greater complexity to enhance the overall experience.
- “The plot is intriguing.”
- “The story is fast paced and you don't have time to get bored.”
- “The story was good and there was a bit of an easter egg I found (won't spoil it).”
- “Otherwise, nothing happens and the plot is kind of dumb.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive world design and intense graphics, effectively building tension and evoking strong emotions, including paranoia during daytime scenes. Reviewers commend it as a phenomenal experience, reminiscent of the 2000s, that keeps players engaged throughout.
- “The world's design and atmosphere also deserve special mention — they pull you in and keep you immersed throughout.”
- “The atmosphere the game creates is impressive; I even started feeling paranoid during the daytime scenes in the game.”
- “This was an excellent first game of yours. I absolutely loved the atmosphere along with the tension building throughout the whole game; it was all phenomenal.”
- “And it has an atmosphere of the 2000s.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
25%
The game's graphics are described as atmospheric and intense, effectively enhancing the overall experience. While they may not be award-winning, they contribute to a sense of tension and immersion, particularly in the context of a walking simulator.
- “The game is very intense and the graphics are very atmospheric.”
- “The game rewards you by keeping you on edge with little visuals here and there.”
- “Graphically, it's not gonna win any awards - but like I mentioned, think 'Fears to Fathom.'”
- “Graphically, it's not gonna win any awards - but like I mentioned, think 'Fears to Fathom'.”
- “The game feeds you dialogue, you do the next bit, etc. etc. it's a walking simulator with little chores added, and that can feel a little underwhelming, but the game rewards you by keeping you on edge with little visuals here and there.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”