Listen to the Wind
Papertiger Studio · 2021 · Action, Martial Arts, Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, 2D
PC
Mostly Positive73% · 421 📈 Making a comeback 100%
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About Listen to the Wind
During the Ming dynasty Jiajing era, rampant government corruption and border mismanagement has given Japanese pirates a chance to attack the south-east coast of the country. One day, our main character who has lived in the mountains for many years, gets tasked to support the soldiers in fighting the pirates. However, while fighting in service of the people and the country, you discover there is more than meets the eye in this pirate invasion.
Will you decide to find out who's pulling the strings behind the government or will you choose to move back to your hermit ways after your quest is completed. The choice is yours to make.
As the story progresses, historical figures such as Qi Jiguang, Wang Zhi, Xu Hai, Matsura Takanobu and others make an appearance. How will the story turn out? Find out by unveiling the secrets!
Players will face many types of enemies, such as renegades, evil monks and your apprentices. Chinese warriors only need a few moves to determine who wins or losses. Chasing the enemy is not the best way to win, study you enemy's every move.
Be precise and sharp to take the upper hand.
Wait for an opening in the enemy's defense and be like water, be as light as a cloud, be decisive and you will then emerge victorious.
Depending on your choices, you will navigate through different scenarios that will branch out the story of the game. You and your apprentice could get entangled into a conflict. There are dozens of plotlines in the game that you can go back and re-play if you wish to get to know more about the characters and their relationships.
● Unique parry-like mechanic that gives you a satisfying parry-attack experience.
● Enjoy a deep story rich game with multiple endings.
● Gaze through a combination of Chinese art styles such as free hand brush work, watercolor painting, oil painting and others.
● Cutscenes with storyboards in Chinese comic style.
● Meet Chinese generals, royal members, Japanese pirates and the resistance leader among many other historical figures.
● Delight yourself while outside of battle with a cooking system that will make you feel the charm of Chinese food through the vast amount of ingredients, you'll be able to choose from.
Will you decide to find out who's pulling the strings behind the government or will you choose to move back to your hermit ways after your quest is completed. The choice is yours to make.
As the story progresses, historical figures such as Qi Jiguang, Wang Zhi, Xu Hai, Matsura Takanobu and others make an appearance. How will the story turn out? Find out by unveiling the secrets!
Players will face many types of enemies, such as renegades, evil monks and your apprentices. Chinese warriors only need a few moves to determine who wins or losses. Chasing the enemy is not the best way to win, study you enemy's every move. Be precise and sharp to take the upper hand.
Wait for an opening in the enemy's defense and be like water, be as light as a cloud, be decisive and you will then emerge victorious.
Depending on your choices, you will navigate through different scenarios that will branch out the story of the game. You and your apprentice could get entangled into a conflict. There are dozens of plotlines in the game that you can go back and re-play if you wish to get to know more about the characters and their relationships.● Unique parry-like mechanic that gives you a satisfying parry-attack experience.● Enjoy a deep story rich game with multiple endings.
● Gaze through a combination of Chinese art styles such as free hand brush work, watercolor painting, oil painting and others.
● Cutscenes with storyboards in Chinese comic style.
● Meet Chinese generals, royal members, Japanese pirates and the resistance leader among many other historical figures.
● Delight yourself while outside of battle with a cooking system that will make you feel the charm of Chinese food through the vast amount of ingredients, you'll be able to choose from.
What Steam players say
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Players praise the game's distinctive art style and methodical, parry-focused combat system that rewards patience and precision, with some appreciating its historical setting and narrative depth. However, common criticisms note that the experience feels unpolished, the combat could benefit from more move variety, and at around 5 hours it's relatively short, making it a niche title that won't appeal to everyone.
Nice art style and brutal combat. To all parry-oriented combat lovers i definitly recommend this one)3 found this helpful
Thanks Mum Thanks Dad You've been through a lot Well done for getting it all back. Thanks for everything Happy Easter.2 found this helpful
Listen to the Wind is an indie side-scrolling action title that blends methodical martial arts combat with historical drama and personal choice, offering an experience that feels contemplative as much as it is violent. Developed by Papertiger Studio and published by Gamirror Games, the game is set during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, a period marked by political decay, internal corruption, and constant threats from coastal pirate forces. Rather than using this backdrop purely as window dressing, the game actively weaves historical tension into its narrative and character arcs, grounding its swordplay in a world shaped by duty, survival, and moral compromise. At the heart of the experience is its combat system, which distinguishes itself by emphasizing patience and precision over aggression. Battles unfold in a side-scrolling format, but instead of encouraging frantic button-mashing, the game rewards players who carefully observe enemy behavior and time their responses. Parries and counters play a central role, turning combat into a rhythm-based exchange where reading intent is often more important than raw speed. When executed well, encounters feel deliberate and tense, cap…
Different kind of game. I liked it but not for everyone. You can finish it around 5 hours. To get all the achievements, you need to play more.
The games is fantastic made ... hides some secrets if you watch anime or read mangas :) abit more move-variations and its awesome
unpolished, but nice try.
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