Winds & Leaves (2021)

Learn to read the signs of the various climates, awaken old landmarks, and grow your own forests in this PlayStation VR flora builder.

Puzzle Simulator Adventure Indie Fantasy explorationPlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows)

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God is a GeekSean SmithAug 20217/10
This charming jaunt was a delightful, verdant explosion of summer, underpinned with a sound ecological message.
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Push SquareGraham BanasJul 20217/10
The game's list of issues outside of its inventory is mercifully short. Climbing trees is janky, but the basic locomotion system – a mechanic where you ride stilts hand-made for the PS Move – is exquisite, so getting around is a breeze. The bigger concern – something that may well be fixed by the time you read this – lies with crashing. The pre-release version of the game we reviewed crashed a ludicrous number of times, and as this is a VR experience, it’s especially disruptive.
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TheSixthAxisGareth ChadwickOct 20216/10
Winds and Leaves has potential, but the waggle-to-walk controls, the constant jaggedness and morphing vegetation on PSVR, and the detached climbing mechanic cover up most of it. provided you're at peace with the issues it has, It can be a relaxing and meditative experience, but there are better options out there.
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