Tall Tail Studios’ Winds of Change makes a bold statement in crafting a visual novel with choice options to rival Mass Effect and Dragon Age in variety. While the game as a whole is a pleasure to play, there are a few continuity issues and a smattering of hunt-and-peck gameplay that could use a little more polish.
Journey through the land of Alestia as the last Seer in Winds Of Change, an epic fantasy visual novel of impressive scale.
GameCrate: " These days, video games are able to tell better stories than ever before. Studios with backing from major publishers are putting out compelling narrative games, with Life Is Strange and Heavy Rain being major standouts. Indie developers are also creating storytelling magic and are at the forefront of these narrative experiences. It often seems as if there are just as many action-packed indie games as there are story-driven titles. The smaller size of these teams means more personal stories can be told, which ultimately leads to more relatable, highly compelling tales.
But what makes the stories from these indie studios so compelling, exactly? Is it just because they're relatable? Is the scope of certain stories more engaging than others? It could be a mix of both, but speaking with Worse Than Death developer Benjamin Rivers and Neo Cab Creative Lead Patrick Ewing, it's apparent that there's more to creating these games and their stories than we may know."
Winds of Change takes place in the fantasy world of Alestia, where all characters are anthropomorphized animals and fantasy creatures with humanoid bodies, or, in simpler terms, furries. The protagonist is born with a special ability to see the future, and therefore labeled as a Seer. Their country, Valinorth, is secluded from the rest and is the only one who still believes in the spirit realm and “spirit idols.” It is from these idols that the Seer received their ability. The Seer also has a Scribe, which is their assistant in interpreting visions. This role introduces the protagonist’s childhood friends, Valessa and Fortaime, the former being the Scribe, and the latter being the Scribe-in-training.
