Wings of Glass 玻璃の羽

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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"Wings of Glass 玻璃の羽" is a tranquil exploration game set in a beautiful, surreal glass world. You play as Sayuri, a lonely paper crane, on a quest to restore color and life to the glass realm. The game features meditative flight mechanics and a soothing original soundtrack, creating a calming atmosphere for players to immerse themselves in.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a whimsical yet moody atmosphere with beautiful graphics and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are rewarding and encourage experimentation, providing a satisfying challenge without excessive hand-holding.
  • The main character, Mayfly, is well-designed with expressive animations, and the game offers a unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving reminiscent of classic titles.
  • The level design suffers from repetitive asset usage, leading to a sense of boredom as players progress through similar environments.
  • Some mechanics and controls are not clearly communicated, which can lead to frustration and confusion, especially for new players.
  • The game lacks sufficient save points, making it tedious to restart levels after dying, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing narrative and atmospheric presentation, with players appreciating the character designs and visual storytelling elements. However, some found the ending abrupt and felt that the story could have provided a more satisfying resolution. Collectible letters enhance the narrative experience, allowing players to engage more deeply with the story if they choose to explore them.

    • “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.”
  • music7 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 piano compositions as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and storytelling. Overall, the music is considered one of the best aspects of the game.

    • “I was charmed by the music just from the first few notes.”
    • “The music, I also adore; it's very atmospheric and non-intrusive.”
    • “Even the music is similar though.”
    • “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the meditative pace at which the puzzles and the story unfold.”
    • “Music works well with the ambiance.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    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 strong 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.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    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.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their unique ambiance and lovely art style, contributing to a wonderfully 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.”
  • stability4 mentions

    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 development1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character designs and the depth of the story, indicating that character development is a strong point of the game.

    • “I really appreciate the depth of character development throughout the game.”
    • “The character arcs are incredibly well-written and engaging.”
    • “The evolution of each character feels authentic and adds so much to the overall story.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find that the game's design enhances its replayability, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “This actually works to its advantage as it makes the game very replayable.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is criticized for lacking depth, with some players suggesting that the infinite respawn mechanic undermines the potential for comedic consequences, such as a darkly humorous bad ending involving the skull monster, Ferace, and the character Mayfly.

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