Wings of Glass

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"Wings of Glass" is a 3D puzzle-platformer adventure game where you play as Mayfly, a kidnapped girl who must escape from a skeleton demon and find her scattered glass wings to return home. With horror-like enemy encounters and no combat, you must rely on stealth and maneuvers to survive. The game features pleasant art and exciting platforming action with classic stunts, providing great replay value.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Wings of Glass features a beautifully imaginative world with charming character designs and a whimsical yet moody atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The game offers engaging puzzle-solving elements reminiscent of classic platformers, with tight controls and satisfying acrobatic maneuvers that are rewarding to master.
Despite being a short game, it is highly replayable and encourages experimentation, making it a fun experience for speedrunners and fans of the genre.

Some game mechanics and controls are not communicated effectively, leading to confusion and frustration for players, especially during puzzle-solving segments.
The camera controls can be problematic, particularly outside of side-scrolling sections, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The game lacks sufficient save points, resulting in tedious restarts at the beginning of levels after dying, which can discourage players from continuing.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing narrative and character designs, though some players found the ending abrupt and the immersion occasionally broken. It features a rich visual storytelling approach, with optional collectible letters that enhance the narrative experience for those who choose to engage with them. Overall, the atmospheric setting and meditative pacing contribute to a compelling story that leaves players eager for more.
- “The game has good graphics, great piano music, and an interesting story.”
- “A wonderfully atmospheric platformer with a lovely art style and an intriguing story.”
- “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the meditative pace at which the puzzles and the story unfold.”
- “It seemed a little immersion-breaking from a story perspective.”
- “Despite this, without giving too much away, the ending was rather abrupt, and I was hoping the narrative would leave off on a more resolving story beat.”
- “In the beginning of the story, you are met with another demon that thinks she will do the world better if she isn't a glass wing anymore - so he starts to pull off her wings.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is generally solid, featuring well-paced puzzles that avoid overstaying their welcome, though some mechanics could be better communicated. While the action is not particularly challenging, players may need to rely on their gaming intuition to navigate the puzzles effectively. Minor glitches and a fullscreen bug detract slightly from the experience, but the game is well-suited for speedrunning once players grasp the mechanics.
- “Usually with these kinds of games, a lot of mechanics overstay their welcome, but in this game, you get just enough of each puzzle thrown at you before it can get boring or frustrating.”
- “After playing through this game, it seems like a good speedrunning game once you know how all the mechanics work.”
- “My main critique would be that some of the game mechanics could have been communicated more effectively.”
- “Aside from a few glitches (including a really annoying fullscreen bug) and some general jankiness, the gameplay is solid and I really appreciate the lack of hand-holding throughout.”
- “Usually with these kinds of games, a lot of mechanics overstay their welcome, but in this one, you get just enough of each puzzle thrown at you before it can get boring or frustrating.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical yet moody tone, enhanced by imaginative world-building, beautiful art direction, and engaging music that complements the storytelling. Players appreciate the meditative pace of the puzzles, which further enriches the overall experience.
- “The whimsical yet moody atmosphere is really engaging, and the world is very imaginative.”
- “A wonderfully atmospheric platformer with a lovely art style and an intriguing story.”
- “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the meditative pace at which the puzzles and the story unfold.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique ambiance and lovely art style, contributing to an atmospheric experience. The contrast between the cute character design and the surrounding world enhances the overall aesthetic, making it visually engaging.
- “A wonderfully atmospheric platformer with a lovely art style and an intriguing story.”
- “The aesthetic, in my opinion, is fantastic.”
- “The graphics are cool, and the contrast between Mayfly's general cute appearance and the rest of the world really emphasizes she is not safe.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, complementing the graphics and story effectively. Reviewers highlight its non-intrusive nature and meditative pace, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music, I also adore; it's very atmospheric and non-intrusive.”
- “The music is by far the best part of the game for me.”
- “The music is very atmospheric and non-intrusive.”
- “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the meditative pace at which the puzzles and the story unfold.”
- “The music works well with the ambiance.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with some initial glitches and a fullscreen bug reported by users. However, the developer's active engagement in fixing these issues has improved the experience, suggesting that stability will continue to enhance for new players.
- “Aside from a few glitches (including a really annoying fullscreen bug) and some general jankiness, the gameplay is solid and I really appreciate the lack of hand-holding throughout.”
- “Due to some now fixed glitches, one I thought was a good one to exploit actually destabilized the game later on.”
- “Ok, the game has a few glitches, a little fewer since I started playing it, meaning the developer is still active and willing to fix issues, just like the previous game I played.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs and the narrative, indicating that the character development is well-integrated into the overall story, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “I really appreciate the depth of character development throughout the game.”
- “The character arcs are incredibly well-written and engaging.”
- “The way characters evolve based on player choices adds a unique layer to the storytelling.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable, as its design encourages multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
- “This actually works to its advantage as it makes the game very replayable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's just tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some players suggesting that the infinite respawn mechanic undermines the potential for comedic moments, such as a darkly humorous bad ending where a character's demise is met with maniacal laughter.