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Windward
Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world.
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Very Positive (2,621) - 80% of the 2,621 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
May 12, 2015
Developer:
Publisher:
Tasharen Entertainment Inc.

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Features
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔
German ✔
Italian ✔
Content
Includes Interactive Elements

Online interactivity, In-game chat

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About This Game

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?

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS: Vista
    • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
    • Additional Notes: May need to reduce the graphics quality in-game
    Recommended:
    • OS: 7
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
    • Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster loading times
    Minimum:
    • OS: OSX 10.7
    • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
    • Additional Notes: Macbook Air runs it smoothly with reduced graphics
    Recommended:
    • OS: OSX 10.7
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (mobile), or GTX 260 (desktop)
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04
    • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04.1
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (mobile), or GTX 260 (desktop)
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated audio
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