Talewind
- September 22, 2016
- WindLimit Studios
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Talewind is a challenging 2D platformer with good mechanics and graphics, offering around 4 hours of playtime. The Halloween update, "Isaac's Basement," features a new level, the history of the protagonist's grandfather, new monsters, and an achievement. The game includes wind-based mechanics and five hand-painted worlds to explore."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and animations, creating a visually stunning experience.
- The controls are tight and responsive, making gameplay smooth and enjoyable.
- It offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers, with engaging level design and replay value.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to a one-hit-kill mechanic and poorly designed level hazards.
- There are issues with bugs and design flaws, such as losing progress upon death and unresponsive UI elements.
- The game lacks depth in mechanics and story, making it feel simplistic and repetitive over time.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the smooth controls and unique gliding mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking depth. Many players feel that the platforming mechanics do not align well with the game's content, particularly in challenging scenarios like boss fights. Overall, while the game boasts beautiful artwork, the gameplay experience is often described as dull, repetitive, and in need of significant improvement.
“Love the gameplay, art, and music.”
“+tight and responsive platforming controls with interesting gliding mechanics.”
“The gameplay is very smooth.”
“Great artwork, terrible gameplay.”
“Overall, I give this game a C-. Good effort, keep the art similar but redo the gameplay from scratch, since I paid 9 euros for good gameplay, not just a good looking exterior.”
“I'll give a thumbs down because the gameplay is too slow and monotonous.”
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting well with the levels, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users note that it can be repetitive and easily forgotten, with some soundtracks changing between acts but repeating within levels. Overall, while the music is appreciated, it lacks memorability and variety.
“The music is very relaxing, the artwork is fantastic.”
“[b]Music & sound:[/b] Music is really good and fits perfectly to the levels and scenarios.”
“Talewind is a beautiful 2D platformer inspired by the likes of Mario and Sonic; if you enjoy that type of game, you'll enjoy this. It has amazing 2D sprites and enjoyable music.”
“The sound effects and music are, to be honest, pretty terrible.”
“Music is okay but a little bit too repetitive and easily forgotten.”
“The soundtrack changes each act, but repeats for each level until you get to the boss.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as weak and unengaging, with many players noting a lack of compelling narrative elements and minimal backstory. While there are additional challenges and side quests that offer some replay value, the main storyline fails to captivate, leaving players wanting more depth and purpose. Overall, those seeking a rich narrative experience may find this game lacking.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is more content than what meets the eye; there are side quests and, most of all, there's replay value.”
“Sometimes the line art of the enemies detracts from the general feel of the environments; I think it shouldn't be there. A little bit of backstory or purpose would also be good.”
“The story isn't compelling at all; some guy just tells you the wind is going away and off you go to the right of the screen.”
“- no story to speak of.”
“It seemed to be lacking in story early on.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive artwork and level design. However, some note that the game's graphical demands may lead to performance issues, detracting from the overall experience.
“The art style is definitely S-level.”
“The music is very relaxing, the artwork is fantastic.”
“[b]Graphics:[/b] beautiful, just amazingly beautiful.”
“The art style is definitely subpar.”
“This game is not refined, and it is graphically demanding; there are still a few problems that need fixing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting it as one of the most immersive experiences they've encountered. Additionally, the game performs well technically, enhancing the overall atmospheric experience.
“It's one of the most atmospheric games I've ever played.”
“Nice atmosphere and runs well on my machine.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through various goals, such as completing levels within time limits, collecting items, and discovering hidden elements. Additionally, the presence of side quests and hidden content enhances the overall replay value, encouraging players to revisit the game.
“There's a lot of replay value - you have goals such as beating the level in a certain amount of time, collecting a certain amount of feathers, and finding a hidden crystal.”
“There is more content than meets the eye; there are side quests and, most of all, there's replay value.”
“There is more content than what meets the eye; there are side quests and, most of all, there's replay value.”
“A lot of replay value - you have goals such as beating the level in a certain amount of time, collecting a certain amount of feathers, and finding a hidden crystal.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by frustrating mechanics, such as limited jump height and one-hit deaths, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and frustration rather than engagement with the narrative or characters. Players struggle to connect with the story due to these gameplay challenges, making it difficult to fully appreciate the emotional depth intended by the developers.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, especially considering it is a 2D platformer, which typically requires less processing power.
“Unfortunately, it has pretty poor performance for a 2D platformer.”
