Windbound

 Xbox One
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  1. LadyAux
    Sep 2, 2020
    3
    Windbound, a game that heavily emphasizes the fact that it wants to be like Windwaker. Which is a false comparison. Windbound is a shallow randomly generated survival game in a sea of Raft's and Stranded Deep's. Bizarre and punishing difficulty that detracts from the relaxing quality of semi-realistic sailing. Little to no story elements, NPC's or quests that would make this an adventureWindbound, a game that heavily emphasizes the fact that it wants to be like Windwaker. Which is a false comparison. Windbound is a shallow randomly generated survival game in a sea of Raft's and Stranded Deep's. Bizarre and punishing difficulty that detracts from the relaxing quality of semi-realistic sailing. Little to no story elements, NPC's or quests that would make this an adventure game like Windwaker. Hollow crafting and progression, wonky controls and crafting placement on Xbox. Lack of challenge and reason to build the toughest boat you can, as its not needed for any of the final islands. Lack of island variety or progressive changes to environments, size or complexity as the chapters progress. Broken boat physics and glitches, that don't seem to be alleviated by your own construction choices or hull placement to balance things out. Short, far too expensive for what you get and lacking even for a casual survival game. Watch my review here: https://youtu.be/g_1M6FJxfYo… Expand
  2. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    Windbound : The survival genre has been around for decades, but it seems that the rising prominence of indie game development over the last decade has led to survival games experiencing something of a renaissance, much like the Metroidvania and roguelike genres. The story of Windbound follows Kara, a silent protagonist who finds herself shipwrecked and alone after a dangerous encounterWindbound : The survival genre has been around for decades, but it seems that the rising prominence of indie game development over the last decade has led to survival games experiencing something of a renaissance, much like the Metroidvania and roguelike genres. The story of Windbound follows Kara, a silent protagonist who finds herself shipwrecked and alone after a dangerous encounter with a massive Kraken-like creature. Kara’s goal is, of course, to find her way back home, but there’s a bigger narrative at play which is slowly unwound by encountering a series of mysterious magical shrines dotted about the islands of the strange waters she's been cast into. There’s a fairly extensive crafting system at Kara’s disposal, as almost everything in her surroundings - from grass and sticks to animal bones and hides - can be gathered and converted into rudimentary tools like shovels and hammers or enhancements to her boat in order to make sailing speedier. As much as I disliked the act of sailing, I did enjoy the process of building a sturdy boat. In typical survival game fashion, as you find new materials you unlock access to new recipes. There's a thing that actually frustrating me when you on dry island you are literally spending your whole time escaping from the monsters there's only few monsters that probably would ignore you as long as you stay away from their personal space. Windbound was a game that I've been waiting for a long time but it's really making me sad when I play a game that I've been waiting for a long time and after I play it I'm going like oh this so much on my Xbox One.… Expand
  3. michael6784
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    its really pretty with a great gameplay loop some bugs but minimal overall pretty good
  4. Broyax
    Oct 15, 2022
    0
    Cet étron indé est du type ‘survie’ exploratoire avec son bateau préfabriqué (et fabriqué à la main, roulé sous les aisselles) : on navigue on ne sait pas où, on ne sait pas ce qu’on doit faire, à part éventuellement fabriquer des merdes et ramasser des merdes (pour fabriquer des merdes), puis errer comme un pauvre hère dans cet archipel à la petite semaine…

    On s’ennuie vite, très vite,    Cet étron indé est du type ‘survie’ exploratoire avec son bateau préfabriqué (et fabriqué à la main, roulé sous les aisselles) : on navigue on ne sait pas où, on ne sait pas ce qu’on doit faire, à part éventuellement fabriquer des merdes et ramasser des merdes (pour fabriquer des merdes), puis errer comme un pauvre hère dans cet archipel à la petite semaine…

    On s’ennuie vite, très vite, tellement vite qu’on a déjà envie de quitter le jeu (très vite). La répétition de ce merdier et la navigation foirée (ingérable la gestion du vent dans ce sale jeu de merde !) font qu’on lâche l’affaire sans demander son reste. Ou plutôt si, on demande le remboursement !

    Les graphismes sont en 16 couleurs, la modélisation est taillée à la serpe, le bon goût est absent, la direction artistique est sans direction -à part le mauvais goût bien sûr et l’ensemble de cet étron minable coule à pic sans crier gare. Une daubasse indé de plus, c’est du classique en matière d’étrons indés daubés de partout.    … Expand
  5. neomoonsevin
    May 19, 2023
    1
    Another garbage gold game with unity ugly graphics the graphics look budget to throw this garbage in the bin

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#90 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Generación Xbox
    Sep 19, 2020
    78
    In Windbound we will embark on a survival with a great atmosphere and crafteo system. That unfortunately wrecks in their fights and a repetitive development.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Sep 14, 2020
    50
    I had a hard time with understanding the purpose of Windbound. The concept set forth is relatively easy to understand but the execution fell flat and left me with more questions than answers. Aside from the graphics being gorgeous beyond expectations, Windbound wasn't a game that I found I enjoyed thoroughly. Some gamers may appreciate the survival mechanics and the overall style though. Windbound for me isn't a game I'd jump on my raft and cross oceans for, so I think I'll set up camp and chill on my island.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 14, 2020
    80
    More enticing systemically than it is narratively, Windbound nevertheless succeeds as a sojourner's adventure of striving for survival and greater understanding.
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