Underplayed Gems

Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship (2017)

Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship cover
Developer
Aesir Interactive
Publisher
Mindscape
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Racing, Simulation
Rating
3.6 of 5, 171 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle open-world adventure of bonding with a horse, exploring scenic countryside, and caring for animal friends.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the open exploration and horse care, but many find the few quest types repetitive and the story short. Technical issues like clunky steering, graphic bugs, and motion sickness are common complaints.

Screenshots

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