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Rediscover the breathtaking world of Windstorm. Delve into the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer, as she befriends the majestic black stallion called Windstorm – with fully updated graphics and a new photo mode!

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

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features great visuals and cleaner graphics compared to the original version.
It offers a relaxing adventure experience, making it suitable for younger audiences and horse riding fans.
There is a lot to explore in the open world, and the game has potential for enjoyable gameplay with quests and hidden objects.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and performance issues even on low settings.
Quests feel like a burden rather than engaging, lacking a captivating story or motivator.
There are several bugs and choppy controls that detract from the overall experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with quests feeling more like tedious tasks than intriguing narratives. While there is an active storyline supported by voice acting and narration, many players feel that the quest structure detracts from the overall experience, suggesting a more organic approach to quest discovery could enhance immersion. Overall, the game is seen as focused on gameplay rather than a compelling story.
- “If you let yourself follow only the quests, you will miss the best part of this game.”
- “There is an active storyline with voice actors and narration, which is amazing to see!”
- “Imo, if they did away with the quest menus and let the quests be done by wandering into them in the world or as events that pop up, it would be a better way to introduce players to the game.”
- “The quests seem like a burden rather than something to get me intrigued by the game.”
- “It all seems like busy work, like a hassle, and I played for a couple of hours looking for a motivator, a real reason to play. The game seems to just lack a captivating story.”
- “This is more like a run-around and complete tasks game rather than a game with a story to follow.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to choppy controls and overall poor performance. Many users have echoed these sentiments, indicating that the game's optimization detracts from the overall experience.
- “I agree with the poor optimization of the game, as many others have mentioned.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized.”
- “The controls were fine, but I needed some time to get accustomed to them, and they sometimes felt a little choppy, which may have been caused by the overall performance of the game.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game features impressive visuals that are a significant improvement over the original, offering a cleaner and more engaging experience. However, performance issues are noted, with users experiencing 30-40 fps on high settings with a 2060ti, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are much cleaner than the original, and it's more enjoyable with more to see/do.”
- “I had about 30-40 fps while playing on a 2060 Ti on high graphics, which is not optimal but playable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic racing games, featuring various modes that enhance the experience. Players find it engaging, especially for those seeking additional quests and gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay reminds me of classic racing games, with different modes.”
- “Since demoing, I do think it is worth it if you're aiming for more quests and gameplay.”