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Windbound

Critics Consensus (Skip It)

Windbound is gorgeous, but it’s neither a compelling survival simulation nor a captivating story-based experience, and the barriers that Windbound puts up makes it a tough game to enjoy.

Game Info

Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise. With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures. Whilst exploring further islands and the scattered ruins across their lands, secrets of the past and glimpses of the future are revealed. Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.

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RATING & REVIEWS

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73

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High Score

100%

Median Score

64%

Low Score

40%
Jordan Devore (Destructoid)
[Date Unavailable]
6/10

“From a distance, Windbound is a gorgeous oceanic adventure with a fun sailing system that isn’t afraid to push back, but up close, the cracks start to show. The game makes a great first impression that ultimately wears thin by the time you’ve mastered its repetitive resource-gathering roguelike loop.”

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Josh Hawkins (Shacknews)
[Date Unavailable]
6/10

“Unfortunately, if you’re looking for a great survival roguelike to put your time into, then you’re probably better off setting sail in more abundant seas.”

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Joshua Wise (VideoGamer)
[Date Unavailable]
7/10

“The more I played the less the goings-on of the narrative bothered me, and the more I relished the wavelike rhythm of the action: the roll and crash of sailing and breaking to alight for supplies.”

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