Windy Kingdom
- August 11, 2020
- EastFog Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Windy Kingdom" is a 2D pixel art game set in a sprawling, open world. As a young adventurer, you'll explore diverse environments, battle creatures, and solve puzzles to uncover the mysteries of the kingdom. With its charming retro style and engaging gameplay, Windy Kingdom offers a nostalgic yet fresh adventure.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that many players appreciate.
- It has a nice, relaxing vibe with pleasant music and sound design, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The concept of the game is interesting, combining farming with combat elements, which some players find refreshing.
- The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, with no updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future.
- Players report numerous bugs, long loading times, and clunky controls that significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- The combat system is criticized for being slow and awkward, making it frustrating for players to engage with the game's mechanics.
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Windy Kingdom" are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, featuring beautiful colors and detailed environments. Many reviewers highlight the game's strong visuals, cute character designs, and overall superb quality, though some express a desire for more emotional depth in character portraits. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal and potential for success.
“The good: Windy Kingdom has some of the strongest visuals in the genre.”
“The art style is incredibly cute with nice details (the waving of the greens, the monsters, etc.).”
“The graphics style is charming.”
- story19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story features a unique premise involving a time-traveling archaeologist in a land affected by a mysterious disease, but it suffers from unnatural dialogue and a rushed feel, leading to a shallow narrative. While some players may find the plot engaging, many criticize it for being weak and lacking depth, with concerns about sexism and unresolved plot points. Overall, the story's reception appears mixed, with potential for improvement in later developments.
“The story is unique: you start as a time travelling archaeologist, who finds himself in a strange past of a land that has lost all of its men to a mysterious disease.”
“This plot point might become better explained in the later parts of the story, so this is just my initial reaction.”
“The storyline is probably down to personal taste, but I doubt it'll ruin your experience even if you feel the same as I do about it.”
“There is still some balancing to be done, some aspects of the game still waiting for implementation (you cannot flirt with anyone and the story is really shallow for now) and bugs roam freely - and randomly - across the game.”
“I find the current storyline sexist.”
“The story line is probably down to personal taste but I doubt it'll ruin your experience even if you feel the same as I do about it.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of "Windy Kingdom," noting that the farming mechanics are enjoyable and complemented by a market system for selling crops. Many believe that with further development, the game could excel as a farming sim/RPG, highlighting its unique niche in a crowded genre. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a positive element that enhances gameplay.
“I hope the developer will return to work on this game, because in my opinion, he did an amazing job and this could be an excellent farming game if given more time and effort.”
“Windy Kingdom is a game that could potentially be one of the best farming sim/RPGs on the market.”
“The farming is also fun, with a market system that will slowly sell off your crops.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing but suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. It has not received updates in several months, contributing to a sense of abandonment and a lack of content. Overall, stability issues are a significant concern.
“Beautiful game but riddled with a ton of glitches... has not been updated in many months meaning more or less abandoned.”
“However, it currently lacks a lot of content and is very buggy.”
“The game is still buggy and some functions are not yet implemented.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and pleasant sound design, effectively evoking a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the original Harvest Moon games. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the unique art style and overall atmosphere, enhancing the experience of farm life.
“The music is beautiful, the art style looks really unique, the colors are beautiful, the architecture is so nice!”
“I am a big fan of the original Harvest Moon games, and the soundtrack does bring out that vibe of maintaining your farm and enjoying life as a farmer.”
“The music is beautiful, the art style looks really unique, the colors are beautiful, the architecture is so nice!”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game requires significant optimization, with users noting performance issues and the need for improved English translations due to grammatical errors. Many recommend waiting to purchase until these issues are addressed for a smoother experience.
“For those that want a game that runs smoothly and is fleshed out, wait before buying the game.”
“The game needs optimization, and they should consider getting help with their English translation, as there are several grammatical errors.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its quirky item combination system, reminiscent of "Atelier Alchemist," which features amusing charts and a playful crafting mini-game that adds a lighthearted touch to enhancing equipment power.
