Windlands 2

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In Windlands 2, explore a ruined world underneath vast skies, using grappling hooks and a bow to traverse and battle titans, either alone or with up to three friends. The game features a fully voiced storyline, speed run races, advanced modes, and various collectibles. Your actions will help determine the fate of this ancient world.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 345 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The grappling mechanics are incredibly fun and intuitive, allowing for smooth movement and exhilarating gameplay.
The addition of combat with a bow and arrow enhances the experience, making battles engaging and dynamic.
The game features beautiful environments and a charming art style that adds to the overall enjoyment.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with many quests requiring backtracking through the same areas multiple times.
Boss fights can feel tedious and frustrating, often requiring players to respawn without resetting the boss's health.
Some players may experience motion sickness due to the fast-paced movement and lack of comfort options.

gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, with some players praising the intuitive swinging and archery mechanics that provide a sense of freedom and satisfaction, while others criticize the frustrating movement mechanics and level design that hinder enjoyment. Many reviews highlight the repetitiveness of gameplay and the lack of enemy variety, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its unique mechanics and potential for fun, the game suffers from execution issues that can lead to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Gameplay is the core that makes this game so good: the swinging physics are so intuitive and make so much fun, jumping around and shooting with a bow is just awesome.”
- “The mechanics of the game are high intensity and it is very satisfying to land a bow shot between swinging.”
- “The swinging mechanics are incredibly fun and zipping around while fighting drones makes me want to play more.”
- “It's unbelievable how badly this game gets one of its two core mechanics wrong.”
- “Movement is an absolute chore due to bad level design (targets way too small and far apart to hit without absolute precision) and the logistics of the mechanic itself: the delay to connecting to grapple points, the short distance you are able to latch on to things, and the overly complicated momentum logic.”
- “The core gameplay loop is pretty dull and frustrating too.”
story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The story in Windlands 2 is generally considered serviceable but lacks depth, often described as generic and cheesy. While it provides a framework for gameplay and includes some engaging elements like NPCs and quests, many players feel it doesn't significantly enhance the overall experience. The focus remains on the fun mechanics and exploration rather than a compelling narrative, making it more of a casual VR adventure than a story-driven game.
- “The story is so enjoyable you are left with longing for more.”
- “It feels more like a story adventure than anything else, and the bow mechanic suits it very well; shooting while in the air is fun.”
- “Windlands 2 keeps the same unique grappling-hook movement, but it’s now a full-blown story campaign with exciting combat.”
- “The story isn't great, but it's serviceable.”
- “The story is also as shallow as the gameplay.”
- “The story is very generic and simply drives the waypoint.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
49%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and vibrant colors, creating a magical and immersive world. While some reviewers noted a lack of technical sophistication, the overall aesthetic charm and smooth performance contribute to a satisfying visual experience. Despite mixed opinions on creativity, the graphics are generally considered a highlight, enhancing the gameplay and environment.
- “The world they have created is so magical and mysterious, in large part due to its graphic style.”
- “The graphics are really pretty cell shading and it is just a lot of fun.”
- “The visuals are some of the best I've seen on the Vive so far with vibrant colors, wonderful lighting, and impressive modeling.”
- “So, better graphics than Jet Island but felt kind of bland in terms of creativity.”
- “At first I really didn't like the visual style, and the graphics looked like this is a low budget game.”
- “The visuals are not a technical feat.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its charm and fitting nature within the game world. The soundtrack, often compared to popular anime themes, adds an emotional depth to gameplay, making moments feel more impactful. Overall, the sound design, including music and voice acting, contributes significantly to the game's beautiful atmosphere.
- “Listening to Attack on Titan music while playing this game is an amazing feeling (until you miss something to swing on and fall to your death on the beat drop).”
- “The graphics, the style, and the music are beautiful.”
- “The music is wonderful and charming and never feels out of place.”
- “The probably only good things about this game were the multiplayer and the first level where you had fun just grappling around, listening to the soundtrack and fighting easy enemies.”
- “However, the simple, somewhat Miyazaki-esque art style in conjunction with the soothing music make for an environmental feel I interpreted as BOTW inspired, and I love it.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it for providing a smooth and enjoyable VR experience, others report issues such as motion sickness and stuttering during multiplayer sessions. Balancing performance and graphics appears to be a concern for some users, indicating that optimization may vary depending on individual setups and gameplay modes.
- “Thanks for one of the best VR experiences, and for great optimization.”
- “Great game all around, fun, optimized, cheerful experience.”
- “When you figure this out, you’ll save yourself some time and performance, and enjoy the game as-is.”
- “This is the only VR game where I've actually gotten motion sick, due to how poorly it is optimized.”
- “When hosting multiplayer, the game starts stuttering a lot.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The stability of Jet Island has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant bugs, tracking issues, and glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode, which is essential to the experience. While some users appreciate the game's mechanics and performance on certain hardware, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and stability at launch.
- “I love the new mechanics with combat, and it runs great on a 1080 as well.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable since the last update, with no crashes or major bugs.”
- “I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, even during intense battles.”
- “The game is really buggy; whenever I play, my sensors keep losing tracking, and the same goes for the controllers.”
- “When the Steam version dropped, it was buggy, lacking features, and multiplayer (a key component of the game) was basically broken.”
- “The developer had a history of badmouthing the Vive on social media, and this flippant attitude was reflected in the half-baked, buggy version they dropped on Steam.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while grappling and exploration are enjoyable, boss fights can feel tedious and repetitive, leading to a desire to rush through combat encounters. Although some players appreciate the progress retention after dying, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the repetitive nature of certain tasks and backtracking.
- “The combat encounters feel tedious and annoying, and I find myself rushing through them to get back to exploring at my own pace.”
- “You will see some routes multiple times (others call it backtracking), which can get a little bit tedious.”
- “Grappling is fun, but the boss fights are tedious and lacking in suspense.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers limited replayability, with some users noting it is not designed for repeated playthroughs, while others highlight that its longer campaign and advanced modes provide additional replay value. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it infinitely replayable and others disagreeing.
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “- it's longer (~6 hour campaign) with more replayability (advanced modes).”
- “However, if you're looking for a game that has replay value, this game isn't it.”
- “It's longer (~6 hour campaign) with more replayability (advanced modes).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviews indicate a mixed approach to humor in the game, with some players feeling conflicted about the tonal shifts between lighthearted jokes and serious themes. The humor is described as inconsistent, with some elements being amusingly absurd, while others leave players questioning the intended emotional impact. Overall, the humor seems to be a hit-or-miss aspect that may not resonate with everyone.
- “Hilariously enough, the designer of these elements has a sense of humor akin to that of a deity, as they are the only grapple-able surfaces that don’t glow your chosen color when in range.”
- “The game oscillates between a funny tone with lines like 'lol, it's just a giant bomb' and a serious one with 'ohh, Baldakka is trying to destroy the world!' It leaves you wondering if you should care or not.”
- “The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, making even the most mundane situations feel entertaining and engaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the removal of jump-based platforming, leading to a gameplay experience that feels less engaging and immersive, as players can navigate the game with minimal interaction. This change has left some users feeling that the emotional connection to the game is diminished, suggesting a need for more tactile movement mechanics.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its uniqueness and mystery, contributing significantly to its overall appeal and immersive gameplay experience.
- “It's a gem like no other for its unique gameplay and mysterious atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels alive.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a haunting beauty that keeps you on edge.”