Late last year we were treated to a fantastic iOS port of Frontier Developments‘ whimsical platformer LostWinds ($3.99), which originally launched on WiiWare back in 2008 to critical acclaim.
Actually, to be truthful, it wasn’t really that fantastic of a port initially. On a technical level it was solid, but the controls that had been reworked for the touch screen left a lot to be desired, which was the main point of contention in our review.
Fortunately, Frontier took the feedback to heart and released a patch about a month later which took care of the control issues and finally gave us a pristine iOS version of LostWinds.
Since then, the sequel LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias ($3.99) has hit the App Store as well, iterating on the original’s formula and adding a few new twists to the wind-based gameplay. However, the original LostWinds remains a fantastic game, and right now it’s available for free.
Now, I don’t want to sound like I’m being bossy, but if you don’t already own LostWinds you need to download the game for free immediately. It’s not only a brilliant puzzle-platformer that uses a unique wind controlling mechanic, but it’s also a very visually and aurally beautiful game.
It’s kind of mind blowing that it’s available for free currently, as it’s such a high quality offering, but it’s probably best not to look a gift horse in the mouth and instead just pound away at the download button.
I was concerned there wasn't going to be enough spontaneous exploding for my tastes, but reading the feature list has quelled my fears for now.
My side of the collaborative process is mostly shrieking "MORE EXPLOSIONS" at Madgarden.
Looks like Battletoads influence
Looks like it is influenced by battletoads. Awesome!
will buy day 1. I <3 rocketcat
Awesome. Will buy it on day one!! :D
Its going to be free-to-play, no entrance fee
Was excited until I saw this:
- Spend money on IAP coins, because Punch Quest will be "Free-ish" in the style of Temple Run.
What's wrong with it? You will also earn coins by punching stuff, unlocking new moves. No restrictions.
No problem, only that this will be another FREEMIUM game
Yeah, gotta try it out though.
And I will
PUNCHMIUM
It follows a Punch-to-Play model.
This is very similar to how I get to work everyday.
Pretty much hated Mage Gauntlet, so... yawn...
Released in the Fall???? I thought it was gonna be released in a month or so....:(
Maybe, just keeping it vague in case it ends up being longer.
As an action addict, I NEED this game!
This is a #1 game waiting to be released. Good luck Rocketcat! :)
WANT! Rocketcat have to be my favorite iOS developer, and kepa isn't too hard on the eyes either.