Windjammers

Windjammers has an undeniable charm with its retro aesthetics, simple gameplay, bright colors, and smart design. It’s lack of content, however, means it will only get attention from players who want to compete against their friends after completing the incredibly short single-player content. A lack of characters, stages, or much else to do is a big setback given the demand of games today, however being a port of the original game from ‘94 awards it a little more leeway in our expectations.

Windjammers though, is a totally unique, lost gem of a video game, even amongst its Neo Geo brethren. It’s so incredibly simple, like the early days of gaming, but so enthralling that it makes you want to play ‘just one more match’. Anyone playing this game in single player might run out of steam, however — Windjammers is at its best when playing against others.

At its core, Windjammers is an addictive, colorful, and vibrant experience that is worth investing time and effort in. The online could be better, but this is a great, faithful port of the 1994 original updated to today’s standards. It’s definitely worth a look for both local multiplayer and retro enthusiasts alike.