Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer WeatherFell have confirmed the release date for project their latest game, Windswept. Game This is described as platformer which is inspired by the classic 90s era, and will launch for consoles and PC on fall this year.
Windswept Adventure Stories
The story in Windswept centers on two main characters, Marbles and Checkers, who are swept away by a storm and separated far from their home. The main objective of the player is to help these two characters on their journey to get back home.
The journey is described as not being easy and will take players through various obstacles.
Windswept Gameplay Mechanics
Windswept carries the genre side-scrolling buddy platformer. Players can switch control between Marbles and Checkers, with each character having their own unique abilities. Switching leader characters will grant access to an entirely new set of actions to use and master.
A feature of the mechanic described is that all character abilities are learned in the first stage. After that, the player is required to master and combine these abilities to pass the challenges. The game is also described as collectathon platformer, which emphasizes the aspect of collecting items throughout the game.
Key Features Offered
As a game inspired by the 90s, Windswept includes a variety of content relevant to the genre platformer at that time.
Here are some of the key features that have been announced:
- More than 40 Stage: This game provides more than 40 levels to explore.
- Hidden Collectibles: Each stage has a series of hidden collection items.
- Bonus Challenge: There are bonus challenges throughout the game.
- Diverse Obstacles: Players will face a variety of unique obstacles and barriers.
- High Difficulty Level: This game is designed with a challenging difficulty level, where repeated attempts are part of the experience.
Release Date and Demo Availability
Windswept is scheduled for an official release on November 11. The game will be available on multiple platforms, which include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
For players who want to try the game early, WeatherFell has provided a demo version. Demo The game can now be downloaded and played directly through the game's official page on Steam.
