Beautifully done
This game is fantastic from the cute art to the lesson we learn through helping those we find in each world as well as the lesson the character we play as learns. While all messages are simple and considered to be widely known, it’s astounding just how hard it is to practice what we know to be true. Especially when it comes to willow’s lesson. Honestly I would say this is one of my favorite mobile games though I do love games with themes such as winding worlds. Games that show our main characters struggling with real world issues be it something physical or mental. Though, I guess I came to love these games more after playing How lost world: Beyond the page, another game that is my favorite for PS4.
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Ya cut me deep, Shrek
Came for the mechanics and artsy design, stayed for the moral(s) of the story. Never knew an witty little indie game would hit so hard. This app is 90% story, 10% gameplay for all the “the controls are terrible” people. So clear out 3 hours of your day, grab the box of tissues by the 3rd level or so, and enjoy. 10/10 would recommend. Well done
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Amazing message, fun puzzles, wish it was longer
When I got this game I thought it would just be a fun little puzzle game, but as the story unfolded I became more invested in the character and her story and the world she was in. This game is a beautiful illustration for how good intentions don’t always have good endings for everyone involved. I only wish this game had more, and the story was longer or there was a sequel, etc. I could play these styles of puzzles for hours, they’re novel, a little tricky sometimes, and creative.
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Therapy for everyone
I’m an acute psych patient, I’ve been in therapy my whole life and I’m constantly helping people and never getting help in return. Still working through a lot of ptsd and a mood disorder. Sometimes it really does feel like a parasite. This game is one of a kind for sure, when I saw the title of the last level I knew it was going to be heavy but wow. I mean wow. Beautiful game and it looks great. This is a 10/5 for me. Brought me to tears, The parasite and the bubble spoke to me.
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The best game I’ve played tbh
Definitely 100% recommend this game! It’s so interesting and detailed and not really so challenging, I loved the characters and their story’s I found the 2nd to last level sad thou (I shed a few tears) hearing about the lady’s story with her Pa. I can’t even express how amazing this game is please check it out for urself . I started the game thinking it was gonna be a boring puzzle game but in fact it’s nothing like that at all I wish I could play this game forever lol ❤️
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A touching and cute healing journey
A brief but impactful game... The witty dialogue made me laugh and the overall message spoke to me. Cute art style and relaxed gameplay. I only took a star off because the controls could use some work in my opinion, and were kinda frustrating at times (quite finicky).
My thanks and my love goes out to the folks behind this game. :)
My thanks and my love goes out to the folks behind this game. :)
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Right when I needed it the most
A beautiful game filled with fANTastic puns, and an impactful message that many of us need to be reminded of. It can easily be played in one sitting if you’re looking for a break from the everyday. This game is especially important for those of us who care deeply about helping others and improving the world.
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It’s bad
Sorry. I get what you’re going for, lock tumbling mechanism as gameplay. But it’s awful. Feels bad. Feels wrong. It’s slippery and fidgety and unpredictable, and that’s only during the parts where you get to “play” it. The rest is skipping through dialogue box after dialogue box of conversations that don’t matter. I hate the main character. Just a total moron who lives in a creepy dead universe. There’s one part of the game that feels kind of good, the part where you’re like a hockey guy in space? But otherwise, yuck. Read Tim Rogers’s article on sticky friction. This game should have constant haptic feedback- like an actual lock- and instead of that it has nothing. You’d get motion sick and throw up if you weren’t careful.
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Thought Provoking
I really enjoyed the journey this little game took me on. I don’t think I have much to say that hasn’t been touched upon in other reviews, but there was one thing I wanted to mention. I like the fact the game devs+writers never showed the characters directly lashing out or harming others with their struggles.
There’s a lot of media out there about helping others or understanding their emotional turmoil that goes out of its way to show characters at their lowest points lashing out in incredibly intense, frightening ways, but sideline the trauma inflicted on peers by these characters for the sake of showcasing a certain character dilemma. Winding Worlds really breaks the mold in this aspect as it shows the emotional turmoil of its characters in a more controlled setting with greater emphasis on self-reflection and reparations.
There’s a lot of media out there about helping others or understanding their emotional turmoil that goes out of its way to show characters at their lowest points lashing out in incredibly intense, frightening ways, but sideline the trauma inflicted on peers by these characters for the sake of showcasing a certain character dilemma. Winding Worlds really breaks the mold in this aspect as it shows the emotional turmoil of its characters in a more controlled setting with greater emphasis on self-reflection and reparations.
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Things I Needed to Hear
Winding Worlds was credibly easy to understand, with simple controls and storylines for its puzzles. Within its puzzle mechanic, which is something I love and games, a story was very carefully interwoven. The stories that Winding Worlds tells are very humanistic, and they encapsulate messages that I think everyone needs to hear. They are affirmations, reassurances, encouragements, and acknowledgments of the struggles that everyone faces. When I finished the game, I had tears in my eyes.
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But what about the dog???
Good game with a good message. My one critique is that the controls could be a little tighter: they feel a touch touchy. Also, she just left the dog!! I need resolution! Is the dog okay? Is he all alone now on that round thing? Will he never get to play stupid dog fetch ever again?? How could you just leave him like that??!! D:
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Not bad game but could do better
It was a short game with a meaningful lesson and I would say advice to oneself. I like the psychological aspect of it. A very different game from any others I have played. I Like the atmosphere, the colors, the cute art/graphics, and low soothing background music. But the only reason I gave it a three stars because I just hated the game mechanics, it is just so annoying that i got anxiety while playing this game. Trying to circle things around was so difficult because at times it just won’t move or it was an awkward movement. Sometimes the circle won’t move or stop or even just lag. The game was also very short, wish it was longer with more story play to it and more characters instead of a circle going round all the time. Also the game does not save at all not a good thing.
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Love it!
So I beat the game in 2 days! And I love the story it tells and I love what it teaches us! Please make more levels and more story! I love 💚💙💜💙💚 this game and the people who made it! This game took me through emotion! Like happiness, love and sadness! Thank you so much for this game! I wish there were more stars to rate this game! 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️
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Amazing game. Loved it
Winding worlds was such a fun experience. When I downloaded it I didn’t expect for it to be so meaningful. This game reminded me how I’m not alone, every body experiences emotional struggles. Although I did play through the whole game rather quickly. Overall I think it is an amazing game and I loved playing it.
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This is everything
I was surprised to love this game, after only a couple chapters. The entire aesthetic - from the colors to the dialogue - is so wonderful and relaxing while also making me feel. It reminds me of another game called Gravity Ghost, though unlike that, WW doesn’t make me motion-sick and I don’t think will leave me feeling depressed, haha. Thank you for this game!
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Meaningful, special, relatable
Ok I was not expecting this game to be anything special I thought it would be just a cute puzzle game but it is definitely so much more then that. I ended up crying at the end cause it actually made me realize that I dont need to help everybody and that Im just like everyone else and so that responsibility does not fall onto me. The last chapter I actually just stared at my phone for a little bc while the character was moving on I was too! I highly recommend this game, if you want a fun interactive while also highly emotional and meaningful game. Honestly I think that everyone can learn a little from the message within the game. Thank you to whomever created this game!!
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SUCH A PERFECT LITTLE GAME
Though it is short, the concept is beautifully achieved. A great game about mental health and life. This would be perfect to have kids play that are struggling with something, or even young kids to help them learn these concepts. The art style was adorable, the writing was cute and funny. An all around great game. If Apple Arcade would bring more like this to the table with longer playtimes, it’d be great!
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Nice game, but really needs a touch sensitivity option
My wife and I both played this with our shared Arcade sub. As an experienced game player, I’m able to come to grips with what the game is asking, which is making VERY small, subtle touch-sliding adjustments in both left/right and up/down directions.
But my wife, who only plays games occasionally and was attracted to the game’s art style, was having a very hard time progressing and gave up past the first level.
Watching her play and get frustrated, I realized this is because the touch controls, by default, are MUCH too sensitive, and the littlest slides can send your character and other things careening and orbiting around wildly on the screen. If you’re someone who only plays games here and there, this gives you no real chance to actually process and understand what’s happening, and what the game is asking of you.
Which is a shame, because the writing, pacing and puzzles in this game are nice and low-pressure; there’s no real need to have the touch sensitivity jacked up this high by default.
So maybe change what the default touch sensitivity is, and add an option to increase it for people that want to change it. Also make the “hotspots” where you need to tap slightly easier to trigger. You just might get my wife to finish the game if you do. =]
But my wife, who only plays games occasionally and was attracted to the game’s art style, was having a very hard time progressing and gave up past the first level.
Watching her play and get frustrated, I realized this is because the touch controls, by default, are MUCH too sensitive, and the littlest slides can send your character and other things careening and orbiting around wildly on the screen. If you’re someone who only plays games here and there, this gives you no real chance to actually process and understand what’s happening, and what the game is asking of you.
Which is a shame, because the writing, pacing and puzzles in this game are nice and low-pressure; there’s no real need to have the touch sensitivity jacked up this high by default.
So maybe change what the default touch sensitivity is, and add an option to increase it for people that want to change it. Also make the “hotspots” where you need to tap slightly easier to trigger. You just might get my wife to finish the game if you do. =]
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One of the best games ive played
This was such a trip playing this game. It made me laugh, smile, and even tear up a little. I loved it so much and the over all message resonated with me a lot. Often times I forget to set boundaries on helping other or I tend to give to much of myself. But not just the story and message and characters where amazing, I also adore the art style and music. Winding Worlds is just absolutely lovely. <3
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Mental Health Awareness
This is not only a puzzling game, but a beautifully written story. It really helped me with my mental health. I didn’t quite understand it at first, but in the end, I realized it had a moral to it. Life isn’t always easy, so you try to make others lives easier, and in time it seems you’re doing a good thing, but really just wearing yourself down. We must never forget that we matter too, even if we are doing absolutely nothing for others. Thank you for this. I really needed it. ♥️
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