Windstorm: Ari's Arrival

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story16 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautiful open-world environment with engaging scenery and lifelike horse visuals.
Fun gameplay mechanics, including archery and a variety of side quests that keep players occupied.
Improved storyline and character interactions compared to the previous game in the series.

Performance issues on older computers, leading to lag and glitches during gameplay.
The story is relatively short and predictable, with some quests feeling tedious and poorly designed.
Significant bugs, including collision issues and lack of intuitive controls, detract from the overall experience.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The story in the game is generally described as engaging yet somewhat predictable and cliched, appealing primarily to a younger audience. While the main narrative is relatively short, players appreciate the abundance of side quests and collectibles that extend gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a fun backdrop to the open-world exploration and horse-riding mechanics, though some critiques highlight a lack of depth and polish in quest design.
- “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.”
- “Yes, the story is a little bit cheesy, but I kind of wanted/expected that from a game like this anyway. It's a game in which you can just wander around on horseback in a beautiful world, doing some quests and solving a mystery.”
- “The quests are also very far apart and with no fast travel (expect spawning at the last bonfire you've been to), the quests really seem to drag out.”
- “Cliched story.”
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the lifelike horse visuals and beautiful landscapes on high settings, while others criticize the overall quality as lacking polish and detail. Performance issues are noted, particularly on older hardware, leading to lag even at medium settings. Overall, while there are standout elements, many players feel the graphics do not meet expectations.
- “Windstorm impresses with its lifelike horse visuals and animations.”
- “This game was extremely fun and exciting; the gameplay and graphics are outstanding.”
- “The landscape graphics are gorgeous on the high-quality setting.”
- “Mine is 4 years old and gets really laggy if I do not have graphics on medium, and it still is a bit laggy sometimes.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to various bugs, particularly related to movement and terrain, which can lead to players getting stuck off the main paths. Glitches are noted as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Some movements and terrain are buggy, meaning getting stuck happens surprisingly often if you're off the beaten track.”
- “The only thing I dislike about the game is the little glitches that it has.”
- “Can be buggy.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful, manageable open-world design that encourages exploration without fast-travel, alongside an enjoyable archery mechanic. Players appreciate the abundance of side-quests and collectibles, which provide hours of additional content beyond the main story.
- “Beautiful open-world that isn't too large to explore (fast travel is not an option in this game; to be honest, I prefer it without it), fun archery mechanic, and plenty of side quests and collectibles to keep one occupied for hours after finishing the main story.”
- “Loving the gameplay so much!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, significantly enhancing the overall experience and complementing the engaging story and charming cutscenes.
- “The engaging story and adorable cutscenes add depth, while the exceptional music enhances the experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players express a strong desire for additional content to enhance the game's replayability, indicating that the current offerings may not fully satisfy their need for varied experiences.
- “The desire for more content and replayability is evident.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “However, the desire for more content and replayability is evident.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly recommended for both horse enthusiasts and gamers, 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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The character development is perceived as a journey where the protagonist is expected to confront and overcome specific traits, indicating a focus on personal growth throughout the narrative.
- “I understand if this is a character trait that she is meant to overcome and grow out of as part of character development.”
- “The way the characters evolve throughout the story is truly remarkable; their growth feels authentic and relatable.”
- “Each character's journey is filled with challenges that lead to significant personal growth, making their development a highlight of the game.”
- “The character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't offer any real surprises or growth.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling like my decisions didn't matter.”