Relaxing Kite

Alright. [i]Relaxing Kite[/i] is done and dusted. At least to my satisfaction. I've completed 50 levels and since there is no noticeable difference between the levels other than maybe the game gets faster as you progress (maybe), I think it's safe to call it there. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3459873554 So, the first thing I would like to point out is that, despite all the reviews and the product description saying this game is relaxing, that isn't actually what this game is. Yes, you can turn off your brain while playing it. And I think that's why it's being described as relaxing, but relaxing a lack of thinking does not make. I'm not saying it's a stressful game, but this is a game where your entire goal is to avoid obstacles with Flappy Birds-like gameplay, which isn't exactly chill. You do get into a bit of a flow as far as controlling your kite goes, but there will also be plenty of instances where you will "die" and have to start a level over. What I would call this game is [b]Casual[/b]. It is definitely that. Speaking of [b]Flappy Birds[/b], that is basically the gameplay here. It's less frenetic as you only have to dodge the same moving obstac…

PRO - nice simple artstyle / relaxing concept / friendly price on sale is just ridicolous NEUTRAL - mouse only / you unlock different scenarios kites colors and characters with little differences CONS - after around 2 hours I reached level 120 tried every scenario kite and character and started to get repetitive but it's similar to some basic mobile games so kind of no wonder afterall that it gets tedious

Its an ok flappy bird like.

Flappy Bird clone, and not one of the better ones. Has a store to buy visual changes with minor effects, but it's decently grindy. Not overly time-consuming but not engaging enough to justify any time. I don't think the SFX and certain design decisions help its stated goal to be relaxing (which is usually a cheap imaginary USP... e.g., like the Assassin's Creed Shadows meditation minigame). The settings option to reverse the kite up/down movement was smart, but it should have been inverted by default. The inverted movement makes more logical sense for the aesthetic of a kite, and (slightly) obfuscates that it's just a Flappy Bird clone with a twinge more uniqueness. Not worth the time, and therefore not worth the money even if it's barely any money. There are much better Flappy Bird clones for free, many that are more relaxing and many that are more fun.

A nice calming and simple game.

Short, but relaxing.