Wind Peaks

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Finger Guns
    Mar 4, 2021
    70
    Despite a few issues, Wind Peaks delivers 2 hours of zen-like, chilled gratification like only a hidden object game can. Games like this aren’t traditionally ‘fun’ or engaging but they scratch an almost primordial itch to find the missing things. If you need a Switch title to fill a boring train journey, this one would fit that bill.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Mar 5, 2021
    65
    There’s certainly something to be said for a game that leaves me thinking about it and wanting more. Wind Peaks definitely grew on me. But, reaching the end after playing for just over three hours (and getting all achievements) is a tough pill to swallow for a $14.99 game. I hope the sequel plays it less conservatively.
  3. Video Chums
    Mar 19, 2021
    60
    Hidden object games rarely feel like an adventure yet Wind Peaks crafts its campaign well with plenty of silly and memorable scenarios.

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. VianPlays
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    Wind Peaks is the type of game best suited for passing time. The game looks beautiful, delivering on the promise of it being reminiscent toWind Peaks is the type of game best suited for passing time. The game looks beautiful, delivering on the promise of it being reminiscent to the aesthetics of Gravity Falls--which, honestly, was what drew me in.

    Wind Peaks, for all intents and purposes, is a hidden object game with the objects often being so well-hidden that it may take a couple of pass-throughs for you to even notice them. If, however, you need help, there is a way to ask for it which, upon requesting help, makes you wait for a few minutes (3, to be exact) before a magical arrow will point you to the direction of where the item is. You can use this as many times as you want, at the expense of drawing out your playtime...which, considering how short the game is, isn't really that bad.

    There is also a variety in the map sizes, with earlier levels being small areas which later grew in size and scope the further along the game you are. There are a lot of items scattered as well, presumably to confuse you, but most of these items are never used as (based from my multiple playthroughs) what is being asked of you to find remains the same no matter how many runs you make, which is kind of a shame.

    That being said, Wind Peaks is a delightfully addicting game in a way that playing it makes you lose track of time, despite how short it is. One thing I did notice is that, in the Level Select menu, the short cutscenes included in the game are counted as a Level...which is, honestly, weird. But, apart from that (and how I wished the game was longer), there isn't really anything else I could fault the game for.

    With how it is teased that there will be additional content in the future, however, to continue where the game left us in a cliffhanger, I am honestly looking forward to what comes next.    … Full Review »
  2. Ciao_Ringo
    Apr 29, 2021
    7
    I am a Japanese video game fan.
    So I'm not very good at English. I am writing using automatic translation.
    Wind Peaks is a very gentle    I am a Japanese video game fan.
    So I'm not very good at English. I am writing using automatic translation.

    Wind Peaks is a very gentle game.
    The basis is a hunting game, but it was characteristic that each had an animation and a story.

    Finding things is not easy. However, it was helpful because there was a function to get hints.

    I am posting the live game on YouTube.
    The atmosphere of this work was well received by Japanese users.

    Thank you for reading.
    We hope this game will be loved all over the world.    … Full Review »
  3. Blinchik56
    Nov 5, 2022
    4
    The game looks very nice, arts are beautifull (that's why I really wanted to buy it), but the amount of content disappointed me. Only 15 smallThe game looks very nice, arts are beautifull (that's why I really wanted to buy it), but the amount of content disappointed me. Only 15 small levels, and the last one is missing, it's just a transition to the main menu (or is it a bug?). If the game cost less I would be happy, but the price is 15 dollars. Unfortunately, there is too little content for this… Full Review »
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