WindSlayer 2
WindSlayer 2 There are mainly two types of free-to-play video games out there for gamers to play online. The first of them are low budget browser-based games which offer simplistic gameplay and do not need a powerful computer for you to operate them. Then theres the other type of free-to-play video games that have very high production values and rival games that you can buy out in retail stores. WindSlayer 2 falls into the latter category and is one of the most enjoyable free-to-play video games I have ever played.
WindSlayer 2 is a 2D MMORPG game. Unlike most other MMORPG games, its a side-scolling platform game much like many games were made back in the 80s and early 90s. Thats not to say WindSlayer 2 has simplistic visuals as this game has lovely bright graphics that should be implemented in more games in my opinion. With war-torn video games such as Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 being made these days, its great to see a game that features cheerful looking levels and character models. Although this is to be expected from Asian game developers as most of their games breathe colorful and bright graphics.
Before you start playing WindSlayer 2, you have the chance to create the appearance of your main character. Unlike in other games, you dont have to choose a specific class to be, or you need to do is pick either a male or female character and change their look. The character models are small and cute that fans of Japanese anime cartoons will enjoy. I created a girl that resembled Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls…
The gameplay is smooth and the controls are easy to grasp even if you are a beginner. WindSlayer 2 may not feature the hardcore combo attacks seen in Elsword but I guess this was done on purpose to cater for a younger audience judging by its cutesy appearance. Even the enemies you face look cute that I even felt a little guilty about hurting them. At the start of the game you can beat up a bunch if hopping rabbits and even creatures that resembles Pikachu from Pokemon. You will face other tougher enemies as you progress further into the game but its funny how the enemies dont look that menacing.
As aforementioned, the production values seen in WindSlayer 2 are very high and very satisfying. Not only are the visuals stunning to look at, but the audio is also top notch as well. Although the game lacks full voice-overs like in Wizards 101, other areas such as the soundtrack and sound effects are excellent. The music changes depending on the area that you are visiting. It has memorable and catchy music that will stick inside the head of the gamer long after theyve played the game. Its one of those rare soundtracks I would like to download and listen to on my MP3 player.
In terms of the game design, the levels in this game are huge. You are not restricted only exploring in one area like you are in Elsword. You can simply travel to other areas and face off against tough baddies even if you are on a lower level. I was on level 9 when I decided to travel and see what other environments this game offers. I stumbled across a futuristic metallic city full of robots that were at level 18! This level of non-linear gameplay is sorely lacking in lots of other games out recently and its good to see you can go out and explore any level you want in WindSlayer 2.
As fun as it is fighting enemies in Windslayer 2, you can also enter the arena to fight against other players. You have to reach a specific level first in order to do this which makes fights fairer. I remember another MMORPG did not have this feature and a high level player kept challenging me to fights even though I was at level 4. Its good to see that you have to enter a specific area to fight other players can they cannot bother you when you are busy completing a quest.
One thing I would criticize about the game is that some of the mission can get repetitive. Most of the quests involve you collecting specific items of defeating lots of the same enemies. Although combat in this game is fun and you can learn more techniques as you progress further into the game. Its not the boring simulated turn-based combat system that you often see in other RPG games…
Windslayer 2 is right up there with Elsword and Wizards 101 as one of the best free-to-play video games Ive ever played. The production values truly shine and make this game better than even games Ive paid full price for. If you love a game that involves hours of adventure and stunning cartoon visuals, Windslayer 2 is definitely a game you should look into.
