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 pacing can be uneven, and some puzzles feel frustrating or illogical.
- Technical issues, such as crashes on certain platforms, detract from the overall experience.
- The story and character development are perceived as lacking compared to the first game, leading to disappointment for some players.
- story202 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, whimsical narrative and character depth, others find it lacking in engagement, with a rushed plot and less compelling dialogue compared to the first game. Overall, the sequel maintains a similar aesthetic and humor but struggles to deliver a satisfying story arc, leaving some fans disappointed.
“It has a very good storyline, interesting characters, fun puzzles, nice music, and beautiful, hand-drawn graphics.”
“I was very impressed with the philosophical implications in it and the pure beauty of a pure and innocent individual, Robert, that we miss such individuals at this time, and the series that tells the story of him alongside the gullible Aspians.”
“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 re-written 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.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 5 % 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 puzzles and likable characters. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, with improvements in shading and polish compared to earlier versions.
“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 seemed more lush and vibrant than the first game.”
“The graphics are cartoonish and rather crude, but they serve the purpose of bringing the strange fantasy world of Asposia to life.”
“The art style, simple and yet cute adventure made me so thrilled for this one... I was so let down.”
“Other than that, the game's aesthetics are much more polished compared to the first.”
- humor56 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its whimsical world and witty humor, featuring charming characters and entertaining dialogues that enhance the overall experience. While many found the humor to be delightful and well-executed, some noted a decrease in wordplay compared to its predecessor, with a few jokes that may not resonate with all audiences. Overall, it successfully blends humor with engaging puzzles and a creative narrative, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
“This is a charming point-and-click adventure that captivates with its whimsical world and witty humor.”
“The humor is wonderful, the voice-acting is amazing, and the localization of the game from German to English is spot-on.”
“Funny dialogues, cute characters, and a good atmosphere throughout the entire game.”
- music42 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and integration into gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting the enjoyable flute-nose ditties and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciated the addition of more music-based puzzles and noted that the soundtrack is a significant improvement over the first game. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive experience, complementing the game's charming graphics and engaging story.
“I really enjoyed the story and the music - the puzzles were challenging enough to keep the game interesting.”
“The art style and music are wonderful and keep you immersed.”
“The music is great, I especially love the flute-nose ditties.”
“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; I really liked that in the first game.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a traditional point-and-click adventure style, enhanced by the ability to switch between multiple characters, which can create both engaging teamwork and frustrating puzzle design. While the mechanics are familiar and include item collection and logical problem-solving, players noted issues with backtracking and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its story, character interactions, and the integration of lore into gameplay.
“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.”
“Their adaptation 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.”
“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.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring significant time investment that detracts from enjoyment. The repetitive nature of tasks, such as the monolith puzzle and cumbersome dialogue choices, contributes to a sense of boredom and frustration, making progression feel laborious. Overall, many reviewers suggest that the grinding mechanics could benefit from streamlining to enhance the gaming experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of funny dialogues and cute characters, creating a generally relaxed and enjoyable experience. While many players appreciate the nice graphics and solid story, some find the pace slow and the dialogues overly wordy, which can detract from the overall atmosphere. Overall, it strikes a balance between childlike charm and mature themes, though opinions on its atmospheric depth vary.
“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.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the games to be deeply impactful, with the first game being described as soulful and creatively touching. The sequel is anticipated to deliver a similarly beautiful and moving narrative, complemented by engaging puzzles. Overall, the series is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions through its storytelling.
“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 development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing design, with users appreciating the aesthetic quality of the characters and environments. However, there is little mention of depth or growth in the characters themselves, suggesting that while the visuals are strong, the narrative development may be lacking.
“The character design is still lovely.”
“The puzzle design is decent, and the environments and character designs do look good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable, 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. Overall, it serves as a decent time-passer but is not considered worth the full price.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches, making it a good option to pass the time.”
“Overall, the game is stable and does not have any major issues, which is a plus.”
“While it may not be as good as the first one, the stability of this game is commendable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 the different ways to approach puzzles significantly enhance the game's replay value.”
“Each playthrough offers unique story elements and environmental interactions, making you want to experience it again.”
“The multiple endings and diverse character interactions encourage players to replay the game to uncover all its secrets.”
“Adding more options and story/environment reactions to how to solve the puzzles would increase this game’s replay value and score.”
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%
