Also, the performance on Steam Deck is great, but on lower-end PCs, the particle effects during the "Vortex" storms can cause stuttering. Buy Windblown now if: You loved Dead Cells , you need a new co-op game to play with friends, and you don't mind seeing the "Early Access" label for a year.
As of this writing, the content volume is slim. There are only two main biomes and one final boss. You will see everything the game has to offer in about 4-5 hours. However, the replayability is high due to the weapon variety and challenge modifiers.
windblown-early-access-review
[Insert Date] If you’ve been gaming on PC for the last half-decade, you know the name Dead Cells . Motion Twin’s rogue-lite masterpiece set the bar for fluid combat and "one more run" addiction. So, when the studio announced they were finally moving on to a new project, the gaming world held its breath.
Windblown First Look: Is This the Co-op Roguelite to Finally Dethrone Dead Cells ? Windblown
It solves the "sunk cost" feeling of roguelites perfectly. The combat is where Motion Twin’s pedigree shines. It’s less about parrying ( Dead Cells ) and more about momentum. You have two weapons equipped at once (like a sword and a shuriken), and you can swap between them mid-combo to unleash powerful "Alterattacks."
Motion Twin has laid a foundation that is structurally brilliant. The movement is tight, the art is gorgeous, and the cross-run progression is clever. Right now, Windblown is a beautiful, fast, skeleton of a game—but it’s a skeleton made of diamond. Also, the performance on Steam Deck is great,
The art style is a massive shift. Gone are the pixel-art dungeons; in their place is a colorful, low-poly, almost diorama-like aesthetic. Think Fortnite meets Jet Set Radio , filtered through a French indie lens. The world "sings" with neon pinks, deep blues, and lush greens. If you’ve played Hades or Risk of Rain 2 , you’ll feel right at home—until you die. Windblown introduces a unique "Memory" system.