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Posted June 30, 2015
The Caribbean Dream.

<span class="bold">Windward</span>, a sandbox adventure on the high seas, is available now, DRM-free on GOG.com. Get it now for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 35% launch discount.

Love it or hate it, <span class="bold">Windward</span> is making waves. Something of a sandbox Pirates! release with Diablo/Torchlight influences, <span class="bold">Windward</span>is about making your own adventure on the high seas of an ever-Caribbean world. In a manner that defines sandbox gameplay, this is a title that will not drag you along for an epic adventure - instead, it'll offer you a land (and sea) of opportunity littered with procedurally generated landscapes, challenge and activities. Sail the seas alone, or form a band with your friends thanks to seamless multiplayer drop-in/drop-out - then trade, pillage or plunder in this: your 100% own pirate adventure. <span class="bold">Windward</span> is a beautiful, free, and tranquil experience that may just float your boat.

Live the DIY Carribean dream in <span class="bold">Windward</span>! The 35% launch discount will last for 24 hours, until Wednesday, July 1 at 1:59 PM GMT. Afterwards, the game will be available 15% off until Tuesday, July 7, at 1:59 PM GMT.
Posted June 30, 2015
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trentonlf:
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Ixamyakxim: I freaked out when I saw this on the front page, as I've been dying for a pirate RPG (I've actually been hoping for GoG to put up a few of the later Sea Dogs games). If you've played Sea Dogs, could you say if this is like those games?

Or is this closer to a Diablo / Drox Operative / Soldak at Sea game? I'm not sure if that's exactly what I'm looking for right now.
Its more like Pirates but more focus on trading and quests.
Havent played sea dogs, Drox Operative / Soldak at Sea so i cant really say.
Its not like diablo though.
If you have a steam account i can give you one copy there if you want.

Basicly the premise of the game goes like this.
You start off with the smallest ship a sloop
you then gain expereince, levels and gold as you sink pirate ships, doing quests and capture objectives(towns, etc).
You can then buy more powefull ships for gold and pick talents for each level (better aim, better sail, etc)

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Oh i havent tried the multiplayer yet so dont ask me about that :p
Post edited June 30, 2015 by Lodium
Posted June 30, 2015
Not sure about this game. It might have too much focus on multiplayer from what I can gather.
Posted June 30, 2015
Still no Crypt of the Necrodancer? *le sigh*

Hm. This Windward thing doesn't look all that appealing, especially if it's meant as an online 'experience'. Sounds like I'm better off sticking to Pirates! Gold and Sea Dogs.
Posted June 30, 2015
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mistermumbles: Still no Crypt of the Necrodancer? *le sigh*

Hm. This Windward thing doesn't look all that appealing, especially if it's meant as an online 'experience'. Sounds like I'm better off sticking to Pirates! Gold and Sea Dogs.
Pixel Piracy
Posted June 30, 2015
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Dzsono: Wishlisted, but a popular tag on Steam is "MMORPG". A bit worrisome...
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micktiegs_8: Yeah, reading the reviews suggests that it's primarily a multiplayer experience. You can play single player buts it's dull, it seems.
That's a shame. I might pass on this one :(
Posted June 30, 2015
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mistermumbles: Still no Crypt of the Necrodancer? *le sigh*

Hm. This Windward thing doesn't look all that appealing, especially if it's meant as an online 'experience'. Sounds like I'm better off sticking to Pirates! Gold and Sea Dogs.
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tinyE: Pixel Piracy
Is the SP mode really that bad in Windward?
Posted June 30, 2015
Lovely release!

When a game about pirate gets released, I wonder if someday we'll see a game about barbary (muslim) pirates, since they were actively present in several areas of the mediterranean, the americas and even Iceland.
If done properly, there's story to be told, since Oruç Barbarossa (or Oruç Reis/Arrudye) was a famous barbary corsair.
Posted June 30, 2015
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tburger: Looks like Overboard aka Shipwreckers
We need that. ;-)
Posted June 30, 2015
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tinyE: Pixel Piracy
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IronArcturus: Is the SP mode really that bad in Windward?
No, I have enjoyed it for the short time I've played. It can be repetitive, but it is still enjoyable. I have not played any coop or MP
Posted June 30, 2015
It looks a bit like Windforge, except actually interesting and engaging. While Windforge isn't exactly a high bar, this also more importantly, looks competently made.
Posted June 30, 2015
Definitely reminds me of PSX's Overboard! & with it's colorful graphics i could mistake it for Anno 1404 too! And nice trailer too, I got all the information on how the game plays & looks and what to expect (in conjuction with the description), something you can't do with those other CG trailers.. I'll pass for now (can't do otherwise anyway).
Posted June 30, 2015
Thought about buying it as i first saw it on Steam.
But the reviews....and the mp part...I'll wait a little longer.
Posted June 30, 2015
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Riotact: Overboard?
Yes! That is the title of the old Psygnosis arcade game with the pirate ship.
Posted June 30, 2015
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Riotact: Overboard?
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op2015: Yes! That is the title of the old Psygnosis arcade game with the pirate ship.
Psygnosis!

They've made a ton of great games! Wouldn't it be nice if GOG could get or [url=http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/gpolice]G-Police?
Post edited June 30, 2015 by IronArcturus
Posted June 30, 2015
This doesn't look so bad, but the fact that it was made with multiplayer in mind makes me wanna wait for a bigger sale.
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