Windstorm: Ari's Arrival
- March 28, 2019
- Aesir Interactive
Get on Steam"Windstorm: Ari's Arrival" is a game based on the movie of the same name, where you play as Ari, a brave girl who befriends the restless horse Windstorm. Together, you go on exciting adventures and discover the true meaning of friendship. The game features horseback riding, archery, and 15 quests to complete, with no prior horseback riding experience required for Ari. Master your archery skills on foot and on horseback, and see if Mika can regain her confidence in riding Windstorm.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and lifelike horse animations, creating an immersive experience for players.
- The open world design allows for exploration and side quests, providing a variety of gameplay options.
- The story is engaging and emotionally resonant, making it a recommended choice for horse enthusiasts.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress.
- Controls can be unintuitive and require a learning curve, which may frustrate some players.
- The quest design is often repetitive and lacks depth, with many fetch quests that can feel tedious.
- story92 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally described as cute and engaging, with improvements over its predecessor, featuring more interactions and a longer narrative. However, some players find the plot clichéd and predictable, with a reliance on fetch quests that detracts from the overall experience. While the story appeals to a younger audience and is complemented by charming cutscenes and music, it may lack depth and polish, leading to mixed feelings among players.
“The engaging story and adorable cutscenes add depth, while the exceptional music enhances the experience.”
“This game was extremely fun and exciting, the gameplay and graphics are outstanding, the storyline is great; there is pretty much nothing I disliked about this game, gameplay-wise.”
“It is well made and fun to play with a good storyline and a beautiful open world.”
“I enjoy the actual gameplay quite a lot, however the sections with dialogue and that give you the plot/storyline leave a lot to be desired.”
“In addition, the arc of the story is predictable and doesn't delve into mature themes, but perhaps that is an indicator that I'm simply not the targeted audience.”
“Based on what I've read, I am roughly halfway through the story, but I am unlikely to finish it as I am finding the story both uncompelling as well as monotonous.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics in Windstorm receive mixed reviews, with many praising the lifelike horse visuals and gorgeous landscapes, especially on high settings. However, some players criticize the overall polish and quality, noting issues with horse animations and a lack of refinement. While the game offers decent graphics for its level, there are significant concerns about consistency and execution.
“Windstorm impresses with its lifelike horse visuals and animations.”
“I loved how realistic the graphics were; I wish there were more horse riding games like this.”
“The landscape graphics are gorgeous on the high quality setting.”
“A severe lack of polish, lazy quest design, game-breaking bugs, and poor graphics find me wishing I hadn't purchased this title.”
“Graphic also disappointing.”
“Decent graphics for a game of this level.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs and glitches that can lead to getting stuck, particularly when exploring off the main paths. Overall, these stability concerns detract from the gameplay experience.
“The only thing I dislike about the game is the little glitches that it has.”
“Some movements and terrain are buggy, meaning getting stuck happens surprisingly often if you're off the beaten track.”
“Can be buggy”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality, significantly enhancing the overall experience alongside the engaging story and charming cutscenes.
“The engaging story and adorable cutscenes add depth, while the exceptional music enhances the experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a strong desire for increased content to enhance the game's replayability, indicating that the current offerings may not fully satisfy their expectations for varied experiences.
“The desire for more content and replayability is evident.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
“However, the desire for more content and replayability is evident.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly recommended for horse enthusiasts and gamers alike, as it provides a captivating experience that resonates emotionally with players.
“Overall, it's a recommended game for horse enthusiasts and gamers, offering a captivating and emotionally resonant journey.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong enthusiasm for the gameplay, highlighting their enjoyment and satisfaction with the overall experience.
“Loving the gameplay so much!”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as a journey of overcoming personal traits, suggesting that characters are designed to evolve and grow throughout the narrative. This aspect is seen as a crucial element in enhancing the overall depth and relatability of the characters.
“I understand if this is a character trait that she is meant to overcome and grow out of as part of character development.”
