The formula willĬertainly feel familiar to most, with players earning new skills as they Gathering, crafting of equipment, and combat with the many monsters foundĪcross the islands… you know… typical survival stuff. When you’re not sailing around, there’ll be plenty of resource Journey, especially since I had a fair distance left to travel. Whittling away – I had minimal supplies and it put a lot of pressure on my One VERY ANNOYING occasion where I set out to sea only to find my hunger Just make sure you’re prepared for a long journey. Those who take the time to explore can come across some neat treasures too, with some unexpected items to be found if you check out some of the world’s more elusive islands that aren’t necessarily on the path you’re meant to follow. Of course, sea travel isn’t easy and you can expect some long journeys (sometimes frustratingly so) and uneasy winds to make each voyage more treacherous, but there’s always an excitement to be felt when you do set sail. After loving games like Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag and (perhaps more obviously) The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, this was something which REALLY appealed to me. For one, there’s an emphasis placed upon sailing between the different islands of the game, with players owning their own upgradable boat that is used to navigate the seas. The gameplay of Windbound keeps itself relatively simple as far as survival games are concerned, though it does have some neat ideas thrown in the mix that give it a fresh feel when compared to its peers. Through to its conclusion may want to stick to Storyteller the first time around… Though, Windbound is not an easy game, so players hoping to see the tale These optionsĬater for two very different types of players who are looking for a differentĮxperience from Windbound, so its nice to see that it can be playable asĪ hardcore survival sim or as a typical adventure game. Mechanics, and ‘Storyteller’, which has easier combat, no loss of inventory,Īnd chapter-based checkpoints so you don’t lose your progress. Gives players tougher combat, strict inventory loss upon death, and permadeath It’s worth noting that there are two different ways toĪpproach Windbound via its difficulty settings: as a ‘Survivalist’, which Purpose to keep me fully invested in the adventure. Really liked about the game, with a lot of other survival titles lacking the
To following the objectives that are set out for you. Player as to how they approach their journey, but progress is ultimately tied Open and procedurally-generated and there is plenty of freedom given to the Is spread over multiple chapters during its adventure. In design, Windbound gives players an actual goal to work towards that However, whilst a lot of survival games are more open-ended There’s a big emphasis placed on gathering resources, crafting, looking after your own well-being, and unlocking more advanced gear to increase your odds of success – it’s a formula that has been utilised in plenty of other games in the genre over the years, with Windbound not straying too far from the norm as far as its basic concept is concerned.
This means? Setting sail on your own boat and navigating across the Forbidden islands,Īll whilst uncovering the many secrets that are hidden upon them.Īt its core, Windbound plays like most other survival games that are available right now. Seeking out a mysterious set of keys as a means to find her way home. The islands to help her endure through the ordeal, she soon finds herself With just her survival instincts and the resources available on
Windbound puts players in the role of Kara, a youngĪdventurer who finds herself lost at sea within the Forbidden islands followingĪ shipwreck.
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