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Metroidvania
LostWinds
By Frontier Developments, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- adventure video game
What it is
LostWinds is a 2008 adventure game from Frontier Developments, built around using wind powers to guide and protect Toku, a young boy. Players control Enril, a wind spirit, and use everything from gentle breezes to tornadoes to help Toku move through Mistralis. Wind can power his jumps and glides, strike enemies and help solve puzzles as he journeys to confront the evil spirit Balasar and lift a curse on the world. The game is described as a platform adventure and is also classified as a Metroidvania. Its listed platforms are Windows and Wii; the Steam release is for Windows. Steam features include single-player, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Frontier Developments both developed and published the game.
What players like, and what they don't
- Wind powers guide and protect Toku.
- Use gusts to power jumps and glides.
- Wind can buffet enemies and solve puzzles.
- Steam Cloud support is listed.
- Available on Windows and Wii.
- Steam version is listed for Windows.
- Steam features list single-player only.
- Release date listed as Mar 24, 2016.
Who it suits
LostWinds suits players interested in a single-player platform adventure with wind-based movement and puzzle solving. It may appeal to those looking for a journey through distinct regions of a fantastical setting.
LostWinds centers its adventure on directing wind to help Toku travel, fight and solve puzzles. Its Windows Steam version includes achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.
