A great little visual novel about 3 different characters living in a rural village, each having life changing decisions that need to be made. It's set in a fantasy setting, though those paticular elements are downplayed, and the story is more down to earth and relatable for each character. Can't really say much without spoiling a great deal, but each character is intersting and you do become invested in them with the short time you spend with them. Gameplay is pretty standard, clicking through the dialogue with the occasional choice. There are plenty of save slots to quickly go back to the decision making scenes if you want. Would definitely recommend!
Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition
- Release Date:
- Dec 20, 2018
- Developer:
- Moral Anxiety Studio
- Publisher:
- Moral Anxiety Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
A small village known as Windy Meadow may not be rich or famous, yet it offers something even more valuable: harmony. Gorgeous views, serenity of the forest, gentle rivers and fertile land... Even beasts and dragons seem to usually keep their distance.
Nevertheless, not everyone can find peace here. The time has come for three young people to decide what are they going to do with their future. And it’s happening much sooner than they would wish for.
Will Vena, the best huntress in the village, stay with her family? Is it better to take the lucrative job offered by distant merchant guild?
Fabel wants to become a famous bard, but his rough past complicates so many things. Should he follow his dream, or is it finally time to wake up?
And is Iudicia, the local outsider and talented herbalist, going to marry a man she doesn’t love? Is spending her future alone and lonely the only alternative?
- Three intertwined stories. For 2,5 hours you get to play as three protagonists with their own problems to solve. Each route offers different moods, topics and perspectives and all of them share the dramatic, final chapter.
- A multitude of side characters. Their varying personalities and complex relationships make this community feel alive and relatable.
- An immersive, detailed village. You get to visit multiple buildings and outdoors and see how they change over the course of the game. The carefully thought-out fantasy setting reflects through both the dialogues and visuals.
- Choices matter. Choice-shaped endings significantly shift the game's atmosphere, while even smaller decisions influence dialogues, events and how your protagonists are perceived by other characters.
- Heart-warming scenes. A unique mix of coziness and melancholy supported by colorful pixel art and emotional music.
- Animated visuals. Unlike most Visual Novels, Tales From Windy Meadow replaces the majority of narration with animated character sprites. More than 99% of the in-game text represents dialogues.
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User Reviews
So I'm not really into this kind of small indie games and I wasn't quite expecting the experience I got from the Tales from Windy Meadow. After the playthrough I thinkt it's important to know that TFWM is not so much a game but more of a 'visual novel' in the full meaning of the term. The whole gameplay is reading dialogs and making a few decisions. It might sound boring but the world depicted in the game is really immersive (great music intensifies the effect). Three characters we play are very relatable and in my first walkthrough (which took a bit over 3 hours) I was totally lost to the world outside. I think what I liked the most is the world of Viaticum where the story takes place. Even though we don't see any monsters and there are no fights in the game we can be sure that every encounter and every step outside the village could be lethal. The world is really hostile and there is no place for heroes in shining armors. There is just survival. That's probably why it's so easy...
Thought I'd review since there weren't too many here. TFWM is a cute game with enjoyable stories and believable characters; I enjoyed the pixel art and the general feel of the game. I liked the ability to rewind and see what effect different choices had on the story, and the music was nice without getting in the way. My one comment would be that the use of some words like "wanna" or "dumbass" pull me out of the game's atmosphere a little by feeling a bit too modern for the scene, but it's not too big a deal and doesn't happen often Overall I enjoyed playing TFWM and it was well worth the price, so I'd recommend it to others even if they're not a fan of visual novels
A small collection of charming short-stories, Tales From Windy Meadow portrays village life on the frontier of a fantastical wilderness. Through the perspectives of three characters, you'll learn about Windy Meadow's people, customs, history, and a wealth of wisdom often found through hardship and loss. The future appears bleak and melancholy at times, yet vibrant with prospects and warmed by the company of family and friends. This is the sort of story I'd like to return to after many years, while reflecting on the lessons of my own life.
Short and bittersweet game. Compelling story and characters. Beautiful music.
Insane how long people have been sleeping on this game for. The pixel art is absolutely stunning, with animated backgrounds and portraits and everything. The storyline of each character draws you in. In particular I loved Iudicia's character. Definitely recommend this game and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: Basic (stereo sound)
- Additional Notes: Mouse & optional keyboard.
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How much does Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition cost?
Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition costs $3.19. Currently 60% off!
What are the system requirements for Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 700 MB available space Sound Card: Basic (stereo sound) Additional Notes: Mouse & optional keyboard.
What platforms is Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition available on?
Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition is available on Windows PC.
Is Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition worth buying?
Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition has 100% positive reviews from 7 players.
When was Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition released?
Tales From Windy Meadow - Legacy Edition was released on Dec 20, 2018.
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