Windscape

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 197 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Windscape is a melding of old action/adventure gaming with new mechanics and storytelling in mind, allowing the player to explore the nearly open-world around them at their own pace.
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"Windscape" is a single-player, fantasy open-world game that offers a good plot, amazing gameplay, and stellar graphics. As a young girl living on a floating island, you discover the world and uncover a threatening evil. Despite some bugs, "Windscape" brings a modern take on classic exploration adventure games, blending in crafting and sandbox elements.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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Reviews

61%
Audience ScoreBased on 197 reviews
story16 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions
  • Windscape offers a charming adventure with a beautiful art style and engaging exploration, reminiscent of classic Zelda games.
  • The crafting system is enjoyable and adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to gather materials and create items.
  • The game provides a relaxing experience, making it suitable for players of all ages and skill levels.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Combat feels repetitive and unbalanced, often reducing encounters to simple click-fests without much strategy involved.
  • Many features, such as quest markers and achievements, are broken or poorly implemented, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story80 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and clarity, often describing it as flat or non-existent. While some appreciate the art style and potential for interesting narratives, numerous bugs and quest issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration. Overall, the story feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more substance and coherence.

    • “I love the crafting, controls, graphics, and the story which has already started to unfold.”
    • “I found a cave hidden in the far corner of the map with its own story to tell, a man living in a tree fearful of his angry wife, and a mysterious shrine shrouded in magic.”
    • “The art style is amazing, the story is (from what I've seen so far) interesting, if not a little slow, and this game is still in development!”
    • “As for the bad, it kinda overpowers the good in this case. A large number of bugs and the story falls flat quite fast (like the ending... would hold off talking about endings due to spoilers, but there really was none). The last level felt like it could have been three levels if they were worked on more instead of rushed.”
    • “There is no story.”
    • “There is no clear story which is told.”
  • graphics68 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique and charming art style, often likening it to a cartoon or retro aesthetic. However, some users report issues such as eye strain, clunky movements, and a lack of graphical customization options, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the visuals are generally described as beautiful and fitting for the game's atmosphere, with smooth performance on compatible hardware.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and each boss fight is unique.”
    • “Definitely a fun exploration/quest Zelda-ish kind of game and the artwork/graphics look absolutely amazing.”
    • “Beautiful graphics - everything looked great for cel shading and it ran very smooth at 60fps.”
    • “Why I don't recommend this game is that something is up with the graphics and it can cause eye strain.”
    • “Every movement just feels very clunky, and the artwork is like ... baby's first Minecraft.”
    • “The graphics hurt my eyes, but this may be related to the aforementioned brightness issues.”
  • gameplay49 mentions

    Gameplay reviews are highly polarized, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, limited, and plagued by bugs, particularly noting issues with boss mechanics and quest markers. Conversely, some players appreciate the blend of mechanics inspired by titles like "Zelda" and "Skyrim," finding the crafting system enjoyable and the overall experience immersive, despite acknowledging some rough edges. Overall, while there are moments of fun and potential, the gameplay often feels unfinished and lacks depth.

    • “The combat is simple but effective, and the dungeons offer some fun mechanics without being very complex.”
    • “I bought this game on Empulse and now I'm addicted. The game is a perfect blend of a Zelda theme similar to the storyline of Skyward Sword with Wind Waker textures, and a Skyrim gameplay mechanic. It's like you took those three games, put them in a blender, and made a very addictive, highly immersive game.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and gave me multiple things to do.”
    • “Bosses are bullet sponges with 2 mechanics each, all almost identical. The map and quest markers sometimes work and sometimes don't, the achievements are broken - requiring learning how to use a prior version of the game to get some - and there is a lot left to be desired.”
    • “Gameplay is poor at best, and I felt lost and confused the vast majority of the time.”
    • “The team is small and the budget was undoubtedly tight; I have no problem with the gameplay itself or the graphics, but the game, as it progresses, just really starts to fall apart compared to the early game.”
  • music24 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted that the music can feel out of place at times, the majority appreciated the colorful and fitting soundtrack, with several expressing a desire for a standalone soundtrack release. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, complementing its vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay.

    • “I have to say the upside is the game looks rather nice visually and I love the music (if this game had a soundtrack for $10, I would get it easily).”
    • “It has a nice art style, fitting music, and a great atmosphere.”
    • “I loved what I did play; I experienced very minor glitches, riveting battles, a beautifully crafted soundtrack, secrets across the land, and a decent storyline.”
    • “The music feels out of place at times.”
    • “The game is quite pretty, and the soundtrack is alright, but apart from that there isn't much here.”
    • “This game at the very least has music and style going for it, and a unique premise.”
  • stability20 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unfinished mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, many describe the game as feeling rushed and incomplete, with significant problems in quest functionality and graphical fidelity. Overall, it appears that while there is potential, the game requires substantial improvements to achieve a stable and polished state.

    • “It's an okay timesink, but it feels like they got halfway through developing it and gave up or rushed. The last level is aimless and the game ends abruptly. There's a cool mechanic introduced in the second area that never gets used again, and there are massive glitches that should have easily been caught in QA. Locked doors aren't locked, unpowered switches can still be used in most cases, and you can sequence break in a few dungeons completely by accident.”
    • “Some games at least add black letterboxes to prevent Steam overlay achievements and loading, and some broken icons that fade out in the unused 4:3 areas and start being out-of-bounds. These strange glitches in Bethesda games and older games, where everything is reflecting in a white void, make some players nauseous. These 16:9 games forced into an unsupported 4:3 window only happen with Unity games, and the color palette (the green of the grass mostly) being off shows the game art is bad; the grass is being eaten by the green color under the grass.”
    • “It's full of glitches and bugs, the fighting system isn't balanced at all, and it's tedious to go from place to place in the game.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the unbalanced combat system that diminishes damage when attacking multiple enemies. The slow resource conversion rates and the overall glitchy experience contribute to a sense of dissatisfaction, especially given the limited gameplay time for the price.

    • “Attacking multiple enemies at a time is extremely tedious because once each swing hits more than one enemy, the amount of damage you deal drops off a cliff.”
    • “It's full of glitches and bugs, the fighting system isn't balanced at all, and it's tedious to go from place to place in the game.”
    • “The conversion rate is slow and grindy to get; 4 logs only yield 1 charcoal bag.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating art style and fitting music, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight a dark, Halloween-inspired ambiance that enhances the fun, particularly in the new region, which is noted for its incredible atmosphere.

    • “It has a nice art style, fitting music, and a great atmosphere.”
    • “Incredible atmosphere in the new region.”
    • “Dark and Halloween-like atmosphere for much fun!”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Despite being in early access, the game is reported to run smoothly on Windows 10 machines without any bugs or performance issues, with users experiencing no crashes or glitches. Overall, the optimization appears to be commendable for this stage of development.

    • “Even though it's early access, I had no issues at all with the game - ran perfectly without any bugs or performance issues on my Windows 10 machine with Xbox One controller.”
    • “It runs smoothly, no crashes, no bugs.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The reviews highlight a vibrant character design complemented by an engaging color palette, alongside quality music and controls. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.

  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome setting, which creates a nostalgic and comforting atmosphere reminiscent of a toy-like world. Players feel a sense of warmth and familiarity as they explore their home and surroundings.

    • “The setting is very wholesome; when you first enter the world, you're at your home, and everything has an almost toy-like feel to it.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is often criticized for being unsophisticated and lacking the smoothness needed to engage players effectively. Many reviewers feel it fails to create a memorable or compelling comedic experience.

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Critic Reviews

73% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
6-12hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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