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The Wind and the Wisp

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99%Game Brain Score
music, emotional
story, grinding
99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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The Wind and the Wisp is a single player action game. It was developed by The Wind and the Wisp and was released on August 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Wind and the Wisp is an emotional adventure about two best friends separated by life and death, connected through a mysterious broken garden. Players control both a ghostly Wisp and their living friend, using breath and traditional input to solve puzzles and restore the garden. This heartfelt journey explores themes of love, loss, and connection amidst grief.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
music16 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a heartfelt story that resonates with players, making it a touching experience.
  • The unique microphone mechanic adds a fun and creative element to the gameplay, allowing for different ways to interact with the environment.
  • Despite its short length, the game is filled with charm and emotional depth, leaving players with a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
  • The game is very short, which may leave some players wanting more content and a deeper experience.
  • Some players found the controls to be a bit rough, particularly with the sensitivity of the interaction mechanics.
  • As a student project, the game may lack the polish and depth of a fully developed title, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value.
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its beauty, calming qualities, and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some noted that certain sound effects felt out of place, the soundtrack is frequently described as stunning and integral to the game's charming atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's emotional impact and aesthetic appeal.

    • “The music invokes a sombre kind of happiness, making the flower garden feel kind of like a little home.”
    • “Absolutely a beautiful game, very short but the mechanics are fun, the artwork is appealing, and the music is fantastic.”
    • “The visuals were stunning, the music was amazing, and the gameplay was fun and creative, and it brought me to tears just by existing.”
    • “The music is decent; I didn't find it to be anything groundbreaking.”
    • “Music and sound are fine, while some sound effects don't fit, in my opinion.”
    • “The interactions, the music, everything.”
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized as a heartwarming and bittersweet journey, focusing on themes of love, loss, and healing as players work to restore a broken garden and prepare a soul for reincarnation. Despite its brevity, the narrative is praised for its emotional depth and charming visuals, evoking a storybook vibe reminiscent of titles like "Spiritfarer." Overall, players find the storytelling to be sweet and complete, leaving a lasting impression.

    • “It's a really beautiful game with its lovely visuals and a heartfelt story.”
    • “Even though it's a free, Unity-made game, the plot behind the game shines through beautifully as you try to fix this broken soul to prepare it for reincarnation.”
    • “The story and the little whisp are both very sweet, but the story is a bit sad, though.”
    • “Its very short, but the story feels complete and leaves you in a state of bittersweet melancholy.”
    • “The plot involves fixing a broken garden, which is nice, and there's a somewhat bittersweet theme around moving on from loss.”
  • emotional
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, with many players noting its beautiful visuals and touching story that explores themes of grief, loss, and coping. The experience is described as both charming and moving, often eliciting tears and strong emotional responses, making it a standout in its genre. Overall, players find it to be a deeply emotional journey that resonates long after the game ends.

    • “It's a really beautiful game with its lovely visuals and a heartfelt story.”
    • “A gentle, emotional and moving investigation of grief and coping with loss and loneliness.”
    • “The ending and overall message of the game sealed the deal for a recommended review, because it was extremely sweet and heartfelt.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and beautiful art style, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and cohesive atmosphere that enhance the overall experience. While some mention the low-quality, stylized low poly 3D graphics, the majority appreciate the charming aesthetics and how they complement the heartfelt story and engaging gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact.

    • “It's a really beautiful game with its lovely visuals and a heartfelt story.”
    • “An absolutely gorgeous game, beautiful art style.”
    • “The visuals were stunning, the music was amazing, and the gameplay was fun and creative, and it brought me to tears just by existing.”
    • “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
    • “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique microphone-blowing mechanic, which is creatively integrated into various levels, providing a refreshing and interactive experience. Despite being short and light on content, players appreciate the fun and emotional engagement it offers, complemented by stunning visuals and an excellent soundtrack. Overall, the game is seen as a charming student project that successfully tests innovative gameplay ideas.

    • “The art looks amazing and the gameplay is playfully interactive.”
    • “The visuals were stunning, the music was amazing, and the gameplay was fun and creative, and it brought me to tears just by existing.”
    • “The blowing mechanic is really unique and fun, and re-contextualized in each level in very clever ways.”
    • “The main gimmick of using your microphone for gameplay isn't a new one, but it's refreshing to see it used here.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, with specific achievements like "fit of rage" eliciting genuine laughter.

    • “The fit of rage achievement made me laugh.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its touching visuals, which positively influenced the overall impression of the game.

    • “The visuals and atmosphere in that part were touching, and it positively influenced my review.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that stays with you long after playing.”
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The Wind and the Wisp is a action game.

The Wind and the Wisp is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Wind and the Wisp was released on August 11, 2025.

The Wind and the Wisp was developed by The Wind and the Wisp.

The Wind and the Wisp has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

The Wind and the Wisp is a single player game.

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