Windlands

Critic reviews

• UVUpload VR

  David Jagneaux · Sep 11, 2018

  7.0

  Windlands 2, when at its best, is a delight to play. Swinging through the air with friends, rhythmically grappling between trees, and feeling the rush of adrenaline as I arc across the sky — all while shooting my bow into the distance — is an unrivaled joy in VR. There’s a great foundation here, but it could have been so much more. It’s just a shame that it doesn’t have the execution to fully live up to its potential.

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• CCOGconnected

  Ahmed Mohamed · Feb 01, 2017

  6.4

  Windlands is a unique virtual reality adventure that has some worth for those that want to experience the gambit of what the platform has to offer. The thrill of soaring through the sky is enthralling but wears out too quickly. In its level design, Windlands becomes a cohesive experience that promotes exploration and risk taking as the player evolves in their grappling ability.

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• GGameSpew

  David Brooks · Nov 02, 2016

  6.0

  Some people are crazy for Windlands and I agree that, for a lower price, it’d be tough to hate on it too much as it does provide some variety for early adopters of PlayStation VR, but if you’re looking for a high-intensity VR experience, or something with a little variety and excitement, Windlands may not be for you. Otherwise, if you want something a little different to put your new headset to good use, then this might be just the ticket.

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• HGHardcore Gamer

  Jeremy Peeples · Oct 28, 2016

  9.0

  It blends those things together while also giving you a rush akin to being a superhero as you dart through the sky making perilous jumps constantly in order to reach your goal. It provides some of the most satisfying action available in VR yet and does it with breathtaking visuals to punctuate the action. Its tranquil soundtrack stands in stark contrast to the fast action while allowing you to focus on what matters most — reaching your goal in one piece.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Carter · Mar 29, 2016

  6.0

  Windlands is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. From the uplifting soundtrack to the thrill of jumping around in first-person and grappling like a maniac, it's a fun experience. It's just that right now, in terms of VR, it's exactly that: an experience, flaws and all.

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• MMetro.co.uk

  GameCentral · Jan 23, 2017

  5.0

  Ignoring the physical difficulties of playing the game the other problem is that it’s actually rather short, and with just three areas, none of which bring any major gameplay additions, the game struggles to justify its price tag. If nothing else Windlands is an interesting test to see how much your brain has accepted VR, and it is more than just a tech demo – but sadly not much more.

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