LostWinds

 Wii
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. GameFocus
    73
    I doubt it’ll get much talk time for “hardcore” gamers. It is a fun game, and it is a steal at 1000 Wii points. If you’re looking for a fun game that’s easy to start playing and the family would enjoy you can’t go wrong with this game.
  2. GameCritics
    70
    LostWinds isn't something that will impress friends or provide hours of replay, but it's an enjoyable and enjoyably discrete experience that made me glad I downloaded it.
  3. Level7.nu
    70
    With charming graphics and a great control scheme, this title is a premiere example of WiiWare titles that are all but cheap hand-me-downs. Controlling your character by manipulating the wind is great fun and easy to understand. This is a short experience though, easily being beatable in one sitting. No replay value whatsoever lowers the score of an otherwise great title that is definitely worth it's price tag.
  5. The A.V. Club
    67
    None of this will bother kids, who'll dig the game's ease, the non-threatening boss, and the chance to actually finish a game that's a fraction as long as say, Okami.
  6. AceGamez
    60
    It's simply a solid addition to the inaugural batch of WiiWare launch titles that tries a few new things with some uninspiring results.
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  7. Thunderbolt
    60
    LostWinds reeks of wasted potential.
  8. GameSpot
    55
    LostWinds is brimming with potential, but the result leaves a lot to be desired.

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best Wii Game of 2008
42
#42 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 154 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 154
  3. Negative: 96 out of 154
  1. OldishFart
    Feb 11, 2015
    0
    Yikes, really didn't like it at all. Although that's just me - I really bought it for the kids.

    They didn't like it either. They wanted    Yikes, really didn't like it at all. Although that's just me - I really bought it for the kids.

    They didn't like it either. They wanted to play more interesting stuff on the iPad.

    Go figure. Quality game. Not.    … Full Review »
  2. WyattDerp
    Jan 30, 2015
    2
    Really didn't think that much of it to be honest.

    The graphics are passable, but nothing special. Do yourself a favor, buy Zelda    Really didn't think that much of it to be honest.

    The graphics are passable, but nothing special.

    Do yourself a favor, buy Zelda Twilight Princess instead!    … Full Review »
  3. kvnd
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    This was probably my favorite game for the WiiWare service. A really neat little puzzle platformer that used the Wii controls really well.This was probably my favorite game for the WiiWare service. A really neat little puzzle platformer that used the Wii controls really well. It's not perfect but it definitely exceeded my expectations at the time and has a really nice art style and serene vibe while playing. LostWinds is pretty short and not very challenging but definitely worth checking out.… Full Review »
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