Windward (tuxdb.com)

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As promised last month, the Play Test for the upcoming Windward Horizon game is going to be here this week for you to enjoy. Anyone that owns the original Windward game and doesn't mind running into a few bugs along the way can try the early preview build of Windward Horizon for free this Friday, May 17th, starting at 10 AM EST. To opt-in, follow these simple steps on Friday: 1. Right-click Windward in your game library, and go to Properties.
2. Under Betas tab there is a Beta Participation option. Simply choose the "horizon" branch to opt in.
3. Launch Windward like normal and have fun!* Note: this special branch will only become available once the event begins at 10 AM on May 17th, and although the game's release will feature Linux/OSX builds, this preview will only be available for Windows. The event will end on early Monday morning (May 20th). Since this early build of the game doesn't have a tutorial, a handy new player guide can be found here. You are also welcome to stop by the Tasharen Community discord server to discuss your experience! See you there! -Aren https://store.steampowered.com/app/2665460/Windward_Horizon/

[ 2024-05-13 20:13:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Windward

Tasharen Entertainment Inc. Developer

Tasharen Entertainment Inc. Publisher

2015-05-12 Release

Action Indie RPG Adventure Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop Tags

Game News Posts: 40

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

Very Positive (2620 reviews)

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

Windward Linux [123.72 M]

Designed from the start to be a fully procedural co-op game, Windward can be played by yourself, but it truly comes alive when playing with friends. Start by generating a procedural world that will be unique to you, design your own custom faction then sail forward fighting pirates, trading with towns, doing quests or simply exploring -- it's up to you how you want to play.

As you sail about you will find resources you can make use of, upgrades for your ship, new towns that will ask your assistance, and as you get farther out from the starting area -- various pirates that will attempt to take what's rightfully yours. Combat experience will let you unlock new talents and abilities to make that particular line of work easier.

As you take up consignments with towns and fulfill their production shortages, the towns will grow, offering more quests, more resources and better items. As the towns continue to grow they will offer you a choice to upgrade your ship itself. Would you prefer a fast Schooner to explore the world, or a heavy Galleon that's able to take up 5 consignments at once? Or perhaps a massive Ship of the Line to take the fight with the pirates to their heartlands?

As you explore the world and get farther away from your starting area, the game will become progressively more difficult -- but so will the rewards. Throughout all of this you can expect the pirates to put up a fair fight, as the AI is bound by the same rules as the player: they have sight, and must explore the map before they can know what's there.

Speaking of AI, build a fearsome reputation and the AI will respect you, even fear you -- avoiding you if at all possible. Some friendly AI will even choose to follow you and assist you in your own adventures.

And so, on the topic of adventures -- ready to have yours?

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalentMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200
Storage: 250 MB available space
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 14.04.1
Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7Memory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (mobile). or GTX 260 (desktop)
Storage: 250 MB available space

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