LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias (Hands-On)

geting this the sec it come out

It seems like SUCH a long time since I played LostWinds that I'd started to forget what all the fuss was about. However, within a very short time of playing Winter of the Melodias, I was sucked straight back in

I simply can't wait to get my hands on this and really hope it meets the late October deadline that David Braben has set...

Good to hear it's been taken a fair bit forward without losing its charm. With fear of being shot, I must say I didn't enjoy the original. *shock horror!*

Downloaded it earlier this year and tried to get into it, it does look lovely and the mechanics worked well with the Wii remote/nunchuck, yet I felt it lacked something - pace was a bit slow and although I have nothing against a bit of relaxing music, it just went on, and on, and on.

Anyhoo, good preview Adam!

I personally loved the first game and thought it was a brilliant break from the norm in terms of control, visuals and overall simplicity. Even though the first game was short, it still left me craving for more, and it has been a long time comming so I hope it will be worth it (sounds like it is so far!)

Definately a first day purchase if my Uni budget will allow it
Nice Preview!

I didn't really like the original that much either. It was fun until you got stuck. Without a map or any good directions. Took me a year before I (searched for and) found an online map which guided me to the last 2 chests.

My brother and sisters also never completed it.

Can't wait for this, loved the original. Nice preview

Taa muchly folks

I can understand why some may have felt a bit short-changed by the first game. It did only take me about 2-3 hours to complete (yes, even without the map - I didn't find the world too large or confusing). The whole puzzle element mixed in with fun platforming grabbed me straight away and this looks like a far superior effort in every way!

I simply can't wait!

Nice preview

The original was fab, little dull at time, but nonetheless a superb effort.

The grin on my face couldn't get any bigger after reading this. Nice work!

Excellent - glad to hear it. I don't know where you're from, but if it's Europe I hope you've already picked up the game I'm still waiting to get my copy as I haven't got any Wii Points right now...