A gorgeous old-school platformer
Windswept is an action and adventure game developed by WeatherFell. It pays homage to classic 2D platformer games of the 1990s, complete with old-school graphics and nostalgia-fueled gameplay similar to popular platformers like Mario. This retro-style game is available on PC and consoles.
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Revisit the golden age of '90s platformers
Windswept features over 40 beautifully handcrafted stages for players to dive into. Each level provides a unique experience, filled with collectibles and challenges to overcome. You play as the iconic duo, Marbles and Checkers, who both have special abilities that complement each other, letting you chain together different movement combos.
You’re going to get a chance to learn every ability in the first stage of the game, but it’s up to you to master them and know how to use them wisely throughout your adventure. Players can also play with a friend via co-op mode to ease the difficulty.
Great for nostalgia
Overall, Windswept respectfully fuels every aspect of 90s platformers — from smart side-scrolling level design, all the way to pixel art visuals. There is some depth to it despite what it looks like. However, some players won’t like the old-school feel, and it definitely caters only to a niche crowd.
