Wings of Glass 玻璃の羽
- February 11, 2019
- Sayuri Artsy
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Reviews
- The game features a whimsical yet moody atmosphere with beautiful graphics and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- Puzzles are rewarding and encourage creative problem-solving, reminiscent of classic platformers from the PS1/N64 era.
- The main character, Mayfly, is well-designed with expressive animations, and the game offers a unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving without hand-holding.
- The level design suffers from repetitive assets and can become tedious, leading to a feeling of stagnation as players progress.
- Some mechanics and controls are not clearly communicated, which can result in frustration and confusion, especially for new players.
- The game lacks sufficient save points, forcing players to restart levels upon death, which can be tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing narrative and character designs, complemented by atmospheric visuals and music. While some players found the ending abrupt and felt that certain elements broke immersion, the overall storytelling—especially through collectible letters—adds depth and engagement to the experience. Many reviewers appreciate the blend of visual storytelling and the meditative pace at which the narrative unfolds, leaving them eager for future developments.
“A wonderfully atmospheric platformer with a lovely art style and an intriguing story.”
“For £5, I find this game is well worth the amount as the game is very heavy in its visual storytelling, and feels like a new breath into the old-school platforming genre.”
“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.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Many players highlight the beautiful piano compositions and how well the music complements the game's ambiance and storytelling. Overall, it is considered one of the standout features of the game.
“I was charmed by the music just from the first few notes.”
“The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the meditative pace at which the puzzles and the story unfold.”
“Even the music is similar though.”
“The music, I also adore; it's very atmospheric and non-intrusive.”
“Music works well with the ambiance.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Wings of Glass" is generally solid, featuring well-paced puzzles that avoid overstaying their welcome, though some mechanics could be better communicated. Players appreciate the lack of hand-holding, which encourages intuitive problem-solving, but note the presence of glitches and jankiness. Overall, the game is seen as a good candidate for speedrunning once players familiarize themselves with its mechanics.
“Usually with these kinds of games a lot of mechanics overstay their welcome, but in this 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, you get just enough of each puzzle thrown at you before it can get boring or frustrating.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as whimsical yet moody, creating an engaging and imaginative world. Players appreciate the lovely art style, intriguing story, and non-intrusive music that enhance the overall experience. The combination of art direction, character design, and a meditative pace contributes to a wonderfully immersive platforming 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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive graphics that create a unique ambiance, complemented by a lovely art style and atmospheric design. Reviewers highlight the effective contrast between the cute character and the surrounding world, enhancing the overall experience. The visuals, along with the engaging story and music, contribute to a captivating platforming experience.
“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 generally cute appearance and the rest of the world really emphasizes she is not safe.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences some stability issues, including glitches and a fullscreen bug, but these have been decreasing as the developer actively addresses them. While some earlier glitches could destabilize gameplay, recent fixes suggest that new players should encounter a more stable experience. Overall, the gameplay remains solid despite these minor issues.
“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.”
“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.”
“Due to some now fixed glitches, one I thought was a good one to exploit actually, in the long run, had destabilized the game later on.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character designs and the narrative, indicating that both elements contribute positively to the overall character development in the game.
“I really appreciate the depth of character development and how it enhances the overall story.”
“The character designs are fantastic, and the way their stories unfold is truly engaging.”
“The growth of the characters throughout the game adds a rich layer to the narrative.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game's design significantly enhances its replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“This actually works to its advantage as it makes the game very replayable.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, indicating a lack of engagement and enjoyment in the repetitive tasks required.
“It's just tedious.”
“It's just tedious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as dark and potentially excessive, with some players suggesting that the concept of infinite respawn undermines the comedic impact. They propose a more fitting consequence for repeated failures, such as a humorous yet grim ending involving the skull monster Ferace, which could enhance the game's comedic tone.
