The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk
- October 20, 2017
- Studio Fizbin
If you enjoyed The Inner World, it is highly likely you will enjoy The Last Wind Monk.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk" is a charming adventure game where players control Robert, the heir to the flute nose dynasty, in a quest to save the world of Asposia from the clutches of evil Emil of. Accompanied by Peck and Laura, Robert sets out to find the last wind monk and put an end to the chaos in Asposia. The game features engaging puzzles, humor, and beautiful hand-drawn graphics. Experience the sequel to "The Inner World" and uncover the secrets of the flute nose dynasty.
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Reviews
- Charming hand-drawn art style and engaging puzzles create a delightful experience.
- The game features witty humor and endearing characters, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The hint system is well-designed, allowing players to receive as much or as little help as they want.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes on certain platforms, which can hinder gameplay.
- Some puzzles are considered illogical or frustrating, leading to reliance on the hint system.
- The story and character development are perceived as weaker compared to the first game, leaving some players disappointed.
- story100 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk" is a direct continuation of its predecessor, featuring familiar characters and themes, but opinions on its execution vary widely. While some players appreciate the charming, philosophical elements and character depth, others find the narrative lacking, with uneven pacing, less engaging dialogue, and a sense of redundancy compared to the first game. Overall, the sequel's story is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying its humor and emotional moments, while others criticize it for being dull and rushed.
“It has a very good storyline, interesting characters, fun puzzles, nice music, and beautiful, hand-drawn graphics.”
“The story is interesting and the humor works well.”
“This is an incredibly immersive experience, and the story is very well-thought-out and well-executed.”
“This second game was just lifeless... the writing, characters, story, even the voice acting.”
“The story is sub-par... almost just did the 'copy my homework but make it different' meme from game 1 to game 2.”
“Original characters are terribly rewritten and participate in an artificially provoked and nonsensically resolved story that doesn't even tell anything new - the message is the same as the original's, except written much worse.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and whimsical animations that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the graphics may not be as charming as in the previous installment, they still contribute to a delightful atmosphere filled with engaging characters and puzzles. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, with improvements in shading and polish that elevate the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The game's hand-drawn art style and engaging puzzles create a delightful experience.”
“It's a must-play for fans of the genre, offering a blend of humor, mystery, and stunning visuals.”
“The graphics, interface, sound/music are all great.”
“The art style, simple and yet cute adventure made me so thrilled for this one... I was so let down.”
“The graphics are cartoonish and rather crude, but they serve the purpose of bringing the strange fantasy world of Asposia to life.”
“So 'The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk' is a very fine adventure with advanced graphics, animations and easy but not too easy puzzles for a couple of hours of fun.”
- humor27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this point-and-click adventure game is widely praised for its whimsical charm, witty dialogue, and entertaining characters, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre. While many reviewers highlight the clever jokes and amusing situations, some note a slight decline in wordplay compared to the previous installment. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging puzzles and a vibrant world, though opinions vary on the depth of the plot.
“This is a charming point-and-click adventure that captivates with its whimsical world and witty humor.”
“Funny dialogues, cute characters, and a good atmosphere throughout the entire game.”
“The humor is wonderful, the voice acting is amazing, and the localization of the game from German to English is spot-on.”
- music21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and integration into gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting the enjoyable soundtrack and the addition of music-based puzzles. The flute-nose melodies are particularly appreciated, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere alongside the hand-drawn graphics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the engaging story and characters.
“The music is great, I especially love the flute-nose ditties.”
“Awesome soundtrack is just like cherry on the cake.”
“The art style and music are wonderful and keep you immersed.”
“The monolith puzzle is the most tedious thing I can imagine; why make the player play the song so many times, every time waiting for the animation to play.”
“Hey there, I'm just putting a thumbs down simply because I can't actually play it - the music starts playing but the loading screen never shows up.”
“Wish you could 'play' the wind song along with the three new ones added in this sequel; really liked that in the first game.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a traditional point-and-click adventure style, enhanced by the ability to switch between multiple characters, which can create engaging teamwork dynamics but sometimes leads to puzzles feeling overly designed. While the mechanics are familiar to fans of the genre, some players noted issues with backtracking and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its story, characters, and unique integration of lore into gameplay.
“Mechanically, the point-and-click structure is expanded upon with often being able to swap between multiple playable characters.”
“One of my favorite adventure games; great story and fun gameplay.”
“Gameplay is typical point-and-click adventure game: you click on things to examine them or to interact with them, you collect items, and you solve logical problems by using the items on objects in the world or by combining them into a different item.”
“Gameplay is somewhat similar but also falls short; there is a lot of backtracking, and the puzzles weren't as fun or engaging to me.”
“The gameplay is sometimes annoying, since you have to do some things over and over again and listen to the same comments from the characters.”
“If you played the first game, the gameplay mechanics are the same.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. The repetitive nature of tasks, such as the monolith puzzle and cumbersome dialogue choices, leads to frustration and a sense of boredom, making progression feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The monolith puzzle is the most tedious thing I can imagine; why make the player play the song so many times, every time waiting for the animation to play?”
“Felt tedious after a few chapters and impossible to complete without using hints.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of cute characters and humorous dialogues, creating a generally relaxed and enjoyable environment. While many players appreciate the nice graphics and solid story, some find the pacing slow and the dialogues overly wordy, which can detract from the overall atmosphere.
“Funny dialogues, cute characters, and a good atmosphere throughout the entire game.”
“Good interface, nice graphics, solid story, likable characters, great puzzles, and a somehow relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere.”
“It’s a bit slow, with little atmosphere and very wordy dialogues which manage to both be childish in nature yet include plenty of grown-up language.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the games is highlighted by their soulful and touching narratives, with players expressing a strong connection to the stories presented. The second game, while maintaining a nice point-and-click adventure format, is also praised for its beautiful storytelling and engaging puzzles, though it may not reach the same emotional depth as the first.
“The first game - the inner world is soulful, creative, and extremely touching.”
“I bought this second game with the hope that there will be another touching and very beautiful story.”
“It is a nice point-and-click adventure with a touching story and (mostly) well-designed puzzles.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character design is praised for its aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall character development experience. However, there is limited feedback on the depth or growth of the characters themselves.
“The character development is incredibly rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being deeply explored.”
“The interactions between characters are well-written, adding depth to their relationships and enhancing the overall narrative.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is solid, with no reported glitches, making it a reliable experience. However, players suggest waiting for a price drop, as it does not quite match the quality of its predecessor.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches, making it a solid choice for those looking to pass the time.”
“Overall, the stability of the game is commendable, providing a seamless experience compared to its predecessor.”
“I appreciate that there are no major issues or bugs, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that enhancing the game with additional options and varied story or environmental reactions to puzzle-solving would significantly boost its replayability.
“The variety of choices and different outcomes in the game make it incredibly replayable.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
“The multiple endings and branching storylines encourage players to revisit the game for a different experience.”
“Adding more options and story/environment reactions to how to solve the puzzles would increase this game’s replay value and score.”
“Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes and choices makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
Critic Reviews
The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk Review
Our primary criticism of the first game has been addressed, making The Last Wind Monk a much easier recommendation. Experimentation is now a breeze with touch controls and the expanded possibilities offered by character-switching mean puzzles feel more varied. It maintains the original’s great writing and presentation, but offers a far better all-round experience, making it the best entry point for Switch owners into the eccentric world of Asposia.
80%The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk Review
It’s interesting that The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk comes out at the time it does. The game has a lot to say about things like discrimination, acceptance, purpose, and willful ignorance and goes about it in humorous and sometimes surprisingly deep ways. It has everything a good point-and-click should have from meaningful world engagement and enjoyable dialogue to good, old-fashioned, item-heavy puzzle solving. That said, it’s clearly a journey that Studio Fizbin isn’t out to bar anyone from for the sake of nostalgic difficulty. Their adaption of point-and-click mechanics to modern times with things like the hint system ensures that the only thing keeping a player from moving forward at any point is their own stubborn resolve. It could have better character animations at times to go with all of the solid and wonderful things built visually, aurally, and mechanically around these characters. However for the most part, The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk makes a strong case that point-and-click adventures still have a lot to offer in modern gaming.
90%The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk Review
Aside from the absence of proper pointer controls in docked mode, The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk takes everything that was good about the first game, improves on all the things that were not quite as good, and still delivers the same magical universe but expanded upon, then served in a more swift and reactive way than previously. What this means is that while the previous title was a point-and-click title with a charming universe well worth checking out, this one elevates itself above that by fixing what needed to be fixed and manages to offer quite an exquisite experience overall that keeps the player hooked thanks to the sum of all of its qualities.
90%
