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Listen to the Wind

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.

What works

  • Unique and beautiful traditional chinese ink art style
  • Challenging and rewarding parry-based combat system
  • Multiple endings and branching storylines
  • Strong historical and cultural atmosphere
  • Frequent updates and developer responsiveness

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve with punishing difficulty
  • Some technical issues and bugs reported
  • Limited enemy variety and repetitive combat
  • Sparse voice acting and thin narrative depth
  • Lack of movement options like running or jumping

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Listen to the Wind: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 25/08/2026