Tales of Wind
- September 4, 2024
- NEOCRAFT
- 3h median play time
Heartwarming MMO RPG
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and a charming art style.
- Gameplay is engaging with a variety of quests and events to keep players entertained.
- The community is mostly friendly and helpful, making it easy to find groups for quests.
- The voice acting is often criticized for being poor and lacking emotion.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
- There are frequent crashes and lag issues, especially during high player activity.
- graphics724 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful art style, stunning visuals, and smooth animations. Players appreciate the cute character designs and vibrant environments, noting that the graphics are among the best seen in mobile games. However, some reviews mention issues with voice acting and occasional lag, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, there is room for improvement in other areas of the game.
“I really do love this game, the graphics, art, gameplay, general basis of the storyline, character design and development are amazing!”
“The graphics are gorgeous in terms of a mobile game - but can always stand improvement.”
“This game has absolutely gorgeous visuals and I love how stylized the environments are.”
“There went so much love in certain aspects of the visuals and the BGM, but... animations in cutscenes are completely off, so is the voice acting.”
“The game is decent and the graphics are lovely, but there are some things that remind me of Aura Kingdom which is why I was drawn to it.”
“The graphics are outdated, but they are cute.”
- story692 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it either bland or confusing due to rapid pacing and poor translations. While some appreciate the unique characters and engaging graphics, others criticize the voice acting and the lack of depth in the narrative, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the story shows potential but requires significant improvement to enhance player engagement and coherence.
“The story is amazing, the graphics are so good and at the beginning the journey has been set with a love and hope story; it's a pretty good journey so far.”
“I love the story of this game so far and the graphics are incredible!”
“The story is fun and it's easy to create a team and do missions with new people!”
“The story is very unclear!”
“The story is poorly written and not engaging at all and the gameplay is all about doing dailies which gets tedious quickly.”
“The story is difficult to follow, the chat system feels cluttered and is not convenient to use, there's noticeable lag/glitching.”
- gameplay434 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its smooth mechanics, enjoyable combat, and customization options. However, several users have reported issues such as lag, repetitive tasks, and a reliance on auto-play features, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the voice acting has been widely criticized, impacting immersion despite the game's appealing graphics and engaging storyline.
“The gameplay seems smooth with lots of customization options for building the character and lots of different classes.”
“Gameplay is pretty amazing so far and very enjoyable, there are a few minor bugs here and there but it is understandable as it has just been released.”
“The gameplay is amazing, a bit laggy if I must say.”
“No way to dodge or avoid taking damage, controls lag constantly, it's just really irritating gameplay.”
“The gameplay is a little laggy but the graphics are fantastic!”
“Gameplay lacks intuitive designing and runs like most other games styled this way, making it a stale game trying to run a stale style.”
- monetization217 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over expensive microtransactions and a pay-to-win (P2W) model that hampers progress without spending real money. While some players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overwhelming presence of misleading advertisements and the use of stolen gameplay footage from other games have further tarnished the game's reputation. Overall, the monetization practices are seen as exploitative, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“In-app purchases are truly optional.”
“While not being pay-to-win, it has monetization and ways to earn those 'paid' things with work.”
“Pretty solid game; obviously there are microtransactions, but they don't force it upon you and spam you with ads.”
“The microtransactions are also very expensive.”
“But, microtransactions plague every inch of the experience.”
“Progress is extremely slow without microtransactions.”
- grinding94 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly after reaching higher levels, which can become tedious and repetitive for many players. While some enjoy the grind as a means of progression and find the gameplay engaging, others criticize the experience curve and the pay-to-win elements that exacerbate the grind. Overall, the game offers a variety of activities, but the grinding aspect is a common point of contention, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“First good mobile MMO I've found, not grindy, not pay-to-win, and not dead.”
“Not too grindy.”
“My only complaint for now is that around level 30, you start to hit grinding/level walls, which to me indicates the experience curve isn't as balanced as it could be.”
“I spent way too much time grinding just to realize that after a certain point there's no way to have decent strength without paying extortionate amounts which you essentially have to gamble away.”
“Fun till you hit level 40, then starts the heavy grinding and questioning if it's worth even playing since gameplay becomes exactly the same over and over...”
- stability90 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and connection issues, particularly during cutscenes and important events. Many players experience random crashes and lag, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users report smooth gameplay on certain devices, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires urgent fixes to address its numerous stability problems.
“The controls on my Samsung Note 9 have been very smooth, and so far, there have been no glitches or bugs.”
“However, the game freezes: always at cutscenes and randomly at other moments.”
“The game disconnects, lags, glitches, and freezes due to connection errors with the server. Another significant issue is the cost of in-game currency and items.”
“Freezes in major events, and as far as I'm aware, the developers have yet to even acknowledge the issue.”
- music46 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being beautiful, pleasant, and fitting well with the overall aesthetic, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users noted issues with voice acting quality and audio balancing, suggesting that the music sometimes overshadows character voices. Additionally, there are concerns about the use of unlicensed music from other sources, which detracts from the game's originality.
“Cute, beautiful, awesome music, intense and all around really fun.”
“The art is incredible, the gameplay is fun, the music is pretty.”
“Beautiful colorful graphics, great soundtrack, fun and smooth gameplay, everything you could ask for in a mobile MMO!”
“The voice acting is very poor and the soundtrack is kind of annoying.”
“Stealing licensed themes from an anime as soundtracks should not be part of a game.”
“The graphics are overall cute and charming the plot is ok the gameplay is simple and easy to pick up the audio needs some work theres times that voices are either too soft or overlap the background music so they need to balance out the audio but there is one thing that irks me is the voice acting my god the voice acting its so bad the voices of the character are so inconsistent are they young or they're grown and the acting it sounds like no one gave a single damn about no heart no soul no life.”
- humor43 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its "hilariously bad" voice acting, which many players find amusing rather than off-putting. While some moments are described as cringeworthy, the overall tone is light-hearted and entertaining, with players enjoying the comedic elements and quirky character interactions. However, the game's heavy pay-to-win mechanics are also noted, adding a layer of irony to the humor.
“The voice acting is so bad it's funny.”
“I mean, I was laughing really hard.”
“This game is hilarious.”
- optimization25 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth gameplay and impressive graphics, many others experience significant performance issues, including lag, crashes, and poor voice acting. Users with high-end devices still encounter freezing and connectivity problems, suggesting that the game may not be well-optimized for a range of hardware. Despite its engaging story and aesthetics, the need for better optimization is a common concern among players.
“The animations run smoothly, your character is customizable at the start which is great, so far the game looks like a fun game to invest some time into.”
“It's quite decent, has a great optimization and awesome graphics.”
“Amazing graphics and the game seems to work fine even on my low performance phone.”
“The frame rate sucks; it runs like a potato. It has a lot of performance issues and isn't as smooth as it could be.”
“Not optimized at all.”
“I'd give 5 stars, but this game is not optimized for low-end devices.”
- character development22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its customization options and appealing designs, with many players appreciating the graphics and artistic detail. However, some users express disappointment in the depth of character backstories and the overall development, suggesting that while the visual aspects are strong, the narrative and character growth could be more substantial. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with solid character design, but it may lack the depth some players desire.
“I really do love this game, the graphics, art, gameplay, general basis of the storyline, character design and development are amazing!”
“Good graphics, excellent character development and story build up.”
“Amazing love the artwork and character development.”
“In-game you are able to decide the way your character looks, but when you are actually talking with NPCs, it just shows some random character design.”
“Disappointing... the graphics and character design implied a lot of potential.”
“Seemingly weak and simple character development.”
- emotional22 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lackluster voice acting and weak storytelling that fail to create emotional investment in the characters or plot. While some appreciate the game's heartwarming graphics and fun gameplay, others feel that the emotional depth is undermined by monotone performances and a poorly developed narrative. Overall, the game is seen as having potential for emotional engagement but falls short due to execution issues.
“Endless fun, engaging on all levels, imagination, intellect, spirit, and emotional.”
“Absolutely a stunning game, it is family friendly, heartwarming, hardcore, and it always has something to do.”
“Most amazing and heartwarming story.”
“The voice acting is pretty bad; even I could do better than that, and the storyline is the most boring story I've ever heard.”
“Boring story; you don't know anything about your characters' relationships with everyone, nor does it explain why you're important.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its polished graphics and charming art style, creating a cute and uplifting experience. However, some players feel that the voice acting detracts from the overall ambiance, impacting their immersion in the story. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength, contributing to a heartwarming and engaging RPG experience.
“The graphics and gameplay are pretty polished, and I love the art style and atmosphere when there are no story elements involved.”
“The atmosphere is cute and uplifting.”
“A really heartwarming atmosphere.”
“In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of RPG games is the atmosphere, but the voice acting completely ruins it for me.”
“It's a shame, because the graphics and gameplay are pretty polished, and I love the art style and atmosphere when there are no story elements involved.”
“The story is okay, I guess, but the atmosphere is cute and uplifting.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is limited, as it can often play itself, diminishing the incentive to replay. While experimenting with different classes offers some potential for replay value, many feel it may not justify the effort required.
“The game feels so linear that once you've completed it, there's little incentive to play again.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to revisit the game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replayability is severely limited.”