Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship - Remastered
- June 19, 2024
- Aesir Interactive
Get on SteamRediscover 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!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features great visuals and improved 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 an active storyline with voice acting.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and performance issues even on lower settings.
- Quests feel like a burden rather than engaging, making the gameplay feel like busy work.
- There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including issues with movement and clipping.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the active storyline with voice acting and narration, many feel that the quests feel like tedious busywork rather than engaging narrative experiences. There is a suggestion that a more organic quest integration could enhance the storytelling, as the current quest system detracts from the overall immersion. Overall, the game is seen more as a task-oriented experience than one driven by a captivating 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. 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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor overall performance and choppy controls that require adjustment time for players.
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's visuals are praised for their quality and cleanliness compared to the original, enhancing the overall experience. However, performance issues are noted, with some players experiencing lower frame rates on high settings, which may detract from the enjoyment.
“The graphics are much cleaner than the original, and it's more enjoyable with more to see and do.”
“Honestly, this game has great visuals, but I feel like that's about it.”
“I had about 30-40 fps while playing on a 2060 Ti on high graphics, which is not optimal but playable.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic racing games and offers various modes, appealing to players seeking additional quests and engaging experiences.
“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.”
