- Publisher: Top Hat Studios Inc , WeatherFell
- Release Date: Nov 11, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Jan 4, 2026Windswept delivers a fantastic platforming experience, brimming with personality and well-designed levels, constantly surprising players with varied mechanics. However, its design falters under increasing difficulty, leading to unnecessary frustration, particularly for those pursuing 100% completion due to punishing checkpoint placement.
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Nov 17, 2025Windswept is a game that proudly embraces its retro DNA, offering a challenging and personality-filled adventure. Although it draws heavily from Donkey Kong Country 2, the title delivers engaging moments, creative levels, and a charismatic duo of protagonists, guaranteeing fun for those who appreciate demanding platform games.
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Nov 14, 2025An enjoyable tribute to classic 90s platformers, Windswept blends taut controls, charming pixel art, and a challenging dual-character gameplay system. While its difficulty ramps up significantly across the late game, robust accessibility options ensure that players of all skill levels can enjoy Marbles the duck and Checkers the turtle cheerful and challenging outing.
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Nov 12, 2025Windswept is an adorable ode to classic 1990s platformers, mostly for better, but occasionally for worse. The charming design, stellar presentation, and fluid platforming mechanics are top-notch. Assists added to the game are thoughtfully included, especially because the game gets absurdly challenging by the end of the experience. This is a case of a near-flawless first act, but a second act that will leave many setting the controller down and walking away, or abusing assists just to see the game through. I still think it's one worth checking out for retro platformer fans, but I'm a bit bummed that what felt like a certified classic initially doesn't quite stick the landing in the end.