Players who enjoy cozy games with simple yet satisfying gameplay can dive into a magical new world with The Wind and the Wisp, which utilizes a unique microphone mechanic for an immersive experience. The Wind and the Wisp is now available for free on PC via Steam, and “Very Positive” review scores are already praising the adorable new game for its heartfelt story and wholesome adventure.
Student developers have released a number of unique indie games on Steam over the years, and the team of Lil Buddy Productions from the University of Southern California’s USC Games is the latest to introduce an imaginative new video game story and experience. Utilizing the player’s breathing as a gameplay mechanic, The Wind and the Wisp takes players on a heartwarming journey through friendship and grief.
The Wind and the Wisp Official Trailer
In The Wind and the Wisp, players control both a non-corporeal petal breeze, the Wisp, and a little white ghost, the Wisp, on an adventure to mend a mysteriously broken garden. When a pair of best friends are separated by an untimely death, the one who passed awakens in an unknown realm. Dearly missing the one who remains in the land of the living, the precious Wisp works to bring life and structure to the crumbling gardens to build a sense of belonging and connection in the face of loneliness and loss. Players can breathe into a microphone to stir up the Wind and help guide the Wisp while interacting with the world and discovering special flower mechanics. The Wind and the Wisp features 3D-platforming puzzle gameplay and the clever breathing mechanic to create a beautifully immersive world for players to explore.
While only expected to take players approximately 30 minutes to complete, The Wind and the Wisp has already garnered a supportive audience on Steam, with many praising the short but sweet title for implementing an uncommon feature in a cozy adventure video game and covering sentimental topics like love, friendship, mortality, and the afterlife. Players can download The Wind and the Wisp for free on Steam and experience a thought-provoking world of curious gardens while helping the adorable Wisp to find peace.
Smaller indie projects continue to delight audiences on Steam, with a wide variety of 3D-platforming titles and heartfelt story-driven games often grabbing the spotlight. Interested fans can follow along for more news on cozy games like The Wind and the Wisp and other free offerings on Steam.
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Valve
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September 12, 2003
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