Windswept
November 11, 2025
Don&s;t be fooled by its cute charm! The journey home won&s;t be an easy one! Windswept is a love letter to a period of gaming where collectathon platformers reigned supreme, trying again was the norm, and players only had a game manual to guide them. There are over 40 stages …
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76.5
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Critic Reviews (8)
Graphics
90.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
30.0
"Windswept is a game that proudly embraces its retro DNA, offering a challenging and personality-filled adventure. Although it draws heavily from Donkey Kong Country 2, the title delivers engaging moments, creative levels, and a charismatic duo of protagonists, guaranteeing fun …"
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85.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
70.0
"Windswept is a charming, nostalgic love letter to 90s platformers, packed with personality, collectables, and thoughtful mechanics. Its visuals, music, and fluid gameplay hit the sweet spot between homage and freshness. The difficulty spike in later stages may frustrate casual …"
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
65.0
"Windswept is an adorable ode to classic 1990s platformers, mostly for better, but occasionally for worse. The charming design, stellar presentation, and fluid platforming mechanics are top-notch. Assists added to the game are thoughtfully included, especially because the game gets …"
Read original review"While its controls can be a lot at first, the choices they open up make for some great platforming and puzzling challenges"
Read original review"Windswept is a game with good intentions, but it stumbles due to design decisions that compromise the experience."
Read original review"Windswept does a great job delivering a fun 2D platformer that isn&s;t afraid to declare its love for the games that inspired it, while also not succumbing to mere nostalgia."
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88.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
55.0
"Windswept is a charming, retro-inspired platformer with an upbeat soundtrack, accessibility options, tag-team mechanics, and adorable pixel art. However, players should be prepared for a challenging experience, as the game can be frustrating for all."
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
45.0
"Windswept goes literal in its inspiration from Donkey Kong Country, offering a platforming adventure very similar to those in the classic trilogy. The difficulty is high, and repeating certain sections over and over is frustrating, but the accessibility options ensure …"
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