Winds of Change Reviews

short but very cute Shakespeare vibe enthusiasts might love this game

THIS GAME IS SO RICH BRO. Got this game a couple of years ago, i forgot that i had it in my library but im really glad that i dug this back up because hot damn. Don't matter if your a furry or not, the story is so good and immersive when you have the right mindset! Never thought this game would be the first visual novel that i ever completed, but im glad it is. (Ulric my beloved)

A fun story with a lot of surprisingly difficult choices to consider throughout it's run. It's nothing absolutely groundbreaking but I do like a few of the features in this game that I don't see in many other VNs, notably the ability to do a sort of "meanwhile" side conversation between other members of your party as well as actions happening at the same time involving others outside your party. The art overall is nice and backgrounds especially have a nice painterly style to them. If you like some nice JRPG-like storytelling with some obviously furry flair, I think this VN is worth your time to check out!

Compared to its predecessor, Major\Minor, this visual novel wasn’t made in RPG Maker, so we finally have a skip button and the ability to save at any time. The game is also voice-acted, and while I think the voice actors did an okay job, you can mute them in the preferences. Additionally, the game features a point-and-click system that allows you to inspect your surroundings, a map with movable locations—features that are quite rare in visual novels nowadays compared to point-and-click adventure games. The story is enjoyable, but I wouldn’t say it’s memorable, compared to the characters, who leave a better impression. This time the characters have more sprite variations, allowing their expressions to change to reflect their emotions, and I really enjoyed their vivid fantasy design. Despite the tag, I wouldn’t really call this game a "dating sim", while dating is part of the game, it’s not a pivotal aspect of it. [h3]The unique aspects that stayed:[/h3] Klace’s writing style remains similar, and the story is structured like a TV series, shifting the narrative from the player and cliffhangers to side characters through parallel chronicles, giving the novel a unique TV series feel. [h3]The problems that stayed:[/h3] Just like in Major/Minor, the main character feels somewhat unnecessary and bland. Rather than being a true protagonist, they come across as more of a nameless cast member. This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if the game didn’t also emphasize how important your character is supposed to be. Additionally, the ending feels rushed. The game provides a voiced “PowerPoint presentation” summarizing what happens to the rest of the cast in a few paragraphs. I would recommend this game if you're looking for a furry-themed fantasy experience. While the story is fairly average, the characters make up for it. I especially enjoyed Ulric, Halin, and Howl, who stood out as my favorites.