- Publisher: DotEmu
- Release Date: Aug 29, 2017
- Also On: PlayStation Vita, Switch
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Sep 20, 2017My initial thought towards the renewed interest in Windjammers was little more than a fun, limited time joke. Only after emerging victorious against fake international flying disc enthusiasts and human players did I get why the game received the attention it did. For something made over twenty years ago, it still has legs and the entertainment value to stay in the consciousness of new gamers and those that still play cash games of Warlords to this day. A wonderful relic of the past (seeing the Data East logo pop-up after all these years brought a tear to my eye), Windjammers is an awesome and unique sports game that, having survived semi-obscurity, might have the cache to become a staple of modern competitive gaming.
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Sep 5, 2017Coming into this without the nostalgia glasses is always an interesting perspective. Will a game that people have loved and wanted to see again resonate with a completely new player? In this case I believe due to the ease of play and how much simple fun the game can be, along with how intense the matches can ultimately get, this is a no brainer. It might be a relic of old arcade fun, but there must be a reason so many people love it, and it seems truly good gameplay mechanics don’t age if Windjammers is anything to go by.
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Sep 3, 2017Stylish, simplistic and a whole load of fun, get some mates round and have a tournament, you’ll thank me later.
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Sep 1, 2017An arcade masterpiece that’s been lovingly revived for the PlayStation family, Windjammers is absolutely essential. A hoot both online and offline, hoofing Frisbees across sunbaked beaches is still fun 20 years removed from the title's original release, so here’s to another two decades of top tossing.
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Dec 7, 2017Windjammers is a good example of how solid gameplay can remain enticing, even if only a few additions are made to the overall package. It lacks some meaningful modes for the solo player, but it makes up for it with a good enough multiplayer component for both online and offline play. The best part is that the core gameplay elements and the presentation are left virtually untouched, which is perfect since any changes would ruin the game's spirit. It remains a quirky game that local multiplayer fans need to have if they want a fighting game experience without necessarily having to learn a bunch of complicated maneuvers.
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Sep 1, 2017Windjammers offers up a healthy dose of what made great arcade games great: tight controls, fast pace, and room to grow.
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Aug 30, 2017Make no mistake, Windjammers’ biggest strength is in its fun and addictive gameplay. It cuts through the white noise and just delivers some fast-paced, super competitive action that anyone can pick up and play.
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Aug 29, 2017Over 20 years since it initially released,Windjammers is finally getting its chance to shine as a competitive game. It’s got the accessibility and depth to deliver memorable play sessions, and while the online play can sometimes be disappointing, I’m largely left impressed. Few multiplayer games have made me scream (and make some strange primal noises during the heat of the action) like Windjammers, and it’s simply a blast when played with friends.
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Playstation Official Magazine UKOct 15, 2017Despite the inconsistent online mode, this is an instantly satisfying slice of arcade sports, and the most fun you can have with a Frisbee without heading to the beach. [Nov 2017, p.93]
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Games Master UKOct 6, 2017Forget the internet, then - Windjammers' arena is the living room, and there it shines just as brightly as it did in 1994. [Nov 2017, p.79]
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Sep 5, 2017Being able to play Windjammers in 2017 on PS4 and PS Vita is a wonder made possible by the frenchs at DotEmu who made this awesome port. We would have liked an enriched content and a better netcode but let's hope a future patch will correct those issues.
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Aug 31, 2017Windjammers might not be as glorious a return of a long-forgotten gem as we hoped for, but still provides some fast and addictive old-school arcade action that does indeed showcase why such a game ever became a cult classic in the first place. It remains an innovative twist when it comes to sports games, even to this day, and serves as a reminder of just how varied the Neo Geo’s lineup could be at times. DotEmu did a fine job in bringing this bit of quirky athletics to a new audience and should be congratulated for it.
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Aug 31, 2017Windjammers still plays like a dream for retro players. Its core gameplay was so competitive that still holds up, being a perfect pick for fast and intense online matches. If you are into retro gaming related releases and intense online play alike, then Windjammers is a dream come true for you.
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Sep 19, 2017The PS4 version of Windjammers is a perfect replica of the legendary Neo Geo game, with the added bonus of the online multiplayer. It still stands the test of time, but it's best played with some friends over a couple of drinks.
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Sep 3, 2017Windjammers is the umpteenth blast from the past, the golden age era of gaming. In 2017, is still a great sport game that didn't age a single day.
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Aug 31, 2017Windjammers is still a lot of fun, and if you add online modes, then you can spend hours and hours playing it. It would've been nice to have some extra features, though.
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Aug 31, 2017Reinventing Windjammers in 2017 on Playstation 4 is a peculiar and highly educational experience.
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Sep 5, 2017If you’re looking for a party game, Windjammers is a totally tubular choice. If you’re looking for a deep and engaging game that’ll keep you occupied for a long time – this isn’t it. Still, the core gameplay is fun and exciting as long as you’re playing with humans, so consider Windjammers an option the next time you’re wanting to elicit controller smashing rage from a fellow human.
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Sep 18, 2017In the end, Windjammers is a mechanically interesting experience that still feels fresh 23 years after its release, but this PS4 edition doesn’t include much to enhance the original. As it stands, Windjammers is enjoyable for an afternoon with friends, but it doesn’t offer much to hook players for the long term.
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Sep 18, 2017Windjammers is a solid game that is dumb arcade fun from the 90s. While it certainly has some arcade charm to it through its intense gameplay, it isn’t meant for long periods of play, which might be a turn-off for some gamers.
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Sep 11, 2017The fact that it's still fun to play over two decades after its initial release is a testament to Windjammers' quality base mechanics. It's a classic case of good gameplay being more important than graphical improvements. The short arcade mode and barebones offline versus component make it feel somewhat limited but it's still worth picking up for a quick blast of nostalgic arcade sports action.
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Sep 8, 2017Windjammers is the same fun game released 23 years ago on Neo-Geo, with the exception of the new online mode formula. Once again gives it’s best if played with other gamers, but the price is a little too high compared with the actual available contents.
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Sep 6, 2017Faithful conversion of a game that hasn't old one bit. There's not much new to see and we've had some problems with the online mode, but it's so freaking fun that it's impossible not to recommend Windjammers to anyone who just wants to have a good time.
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Sep 5, 2017Windjammers is a solid port of the original disc-throwing arcade game and while an update to the modes and visuals would have been welcome, this is still a great way to revisit a true Neo Geo classic.
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Sep 4, 2017Windjammers is identical to the game released 23 years ago, with one difference: it contains an online mode that gives it a new life. We would have liked a better network code and more flexibility in defining the match options, but for the rest everything is there. It's fast, nervous and extremely demanding in terms of reflexes. Those who have known it at the time will find back their sensations after only a few minutes of play. As for the solo mode, however, this version is so faithful to the original that it maintains its main flaw: except a short competition and a versus mode, there's nothing else.
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Sep 1, 2017Windjammers is really fun while it lasts. But how long it lasts depends on how long you’re willing to play the same mode. Its tight, responsive, strategic gameplay doesn’t quite hide the fact that it’s lacking in areas that contemporary multiplayer games almost instinctively include at this point, such as character and match customization.
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Aug 31, 2017If you can get friends interested, though, Windjammers makes for an almost no-brainer local purchase. The intensity of the gameplay and sheer attitude the game exhibits is truly a joy.
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Aug 30, 2017As fun an addictive as it was 24 years ago, but its online component is not working properly, so that makes this remake a failed attempt to improve the original formula.
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games(TM)Oct 6, 2017It it had just managed to add a little more depth to this Windjammers update, it might have made something better than this nostalgic celebration. [Issue#192, p.81]
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Aug 29, 2017As DotEmu already accomplished with several comebacks of classic games, Winjammers, which costs $15 for a PS4/Vita Cross-Buy game, should offer more extras and a true visual overhaul. It is a 1994's game but with online and small extras. And even if it still works pretty well and will be many parties main attraction, it has that feel of a game whose main selling point is nostalgia.
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Aug 31, 2017The only thing that's missing here? That Data East logo in all of its desert chrome glory, something that's been unceremoniously cut from the title screen. It's an excision I can live with, I think, in what's otherwise a gloriously handled port of a 90s arcade masterpiece that's every bit as dazzling today as it was back then. It's been polished up, but at its heart this remains a slightly scratchy, bluntly simplistic sports game that still exudes a magic of its own.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 13
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Mixed: 3 out of 13
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Negative: 3 out of 13
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