Windlands

Windlands is a three-dimensional platformer game for PC and PS4, developed with the PlayStation VR virtual reality headset. The production was created by Psytec Games Ltd, an independent British studio that specializes in VR titles. Windlands is its second project after the 2016’s classical dungeon crawler entitled Crystal Rift.

Mechanics

Windlands is practically devoid of any plot. The player’s task is to explore increasingly complex three-dimensional levels that present ancient ruins and cities. Using many available paths, we have to reach the exit/portal that takes us to the next location. While at it, we can also find collectible items hidden in various nooks and crannies. The action is observed from the first-person perspective. We move with the gamepad’s analog sticks. Our main means of transportation is the grappling hook that we shoot in any direction and then use is to jump between the platforms that float in the air. While playing, we don’t encounter any enemies or traps that could kill the protagonist since the developers wanted to give the players a relaxing gameplay model.