IncGamers' Rich Nolan chats with solo developer Michael Lyashenko about the Pirates!-inspired Windward, and finding success on Steam's Early Access.
BY EMSA SMITH: Taking time out from the world and escaping into a different universe is OK: Gaming is a wonderful way to disappear from the daily grind and explore your imagination. Everyone finds different games relaxing, as some may switch off slaying zombies, whilst others can disconnect through tending their crops.
If you’re looking to shut away from the world for a few hours, here are some games you should consider playing
DOOM. Nothing like taking out swarms of demons with a shotgun and chainsaw to relieve your mental anguish.
Any games where you slowly work towards an objective are great for this, especially if they have a colorful aesthetic. Harvest Moon got me through some tough years in my teens.
Lol, I've got Graveyard Keeper!!! I actually clicked on this to see if GyK made the list Llf...
Dope game, that has a dark side. I got it for a couple of bucks while on sale. I freaking love how deep this game is. Farming, Church, Dungeons, Alchemy, Cooking, Fishing, Mining, GraveKeeping, Surgeon and Sidequests. I definitely recommend this one...
Sam from The Gamers Lounge writes "So disclosure time: I loved Sid Meier's Pirates.
I bring this up because Windward is similar in a lot of respects to Pirates. Both are games where you and your crew sail around a large chain of islands and mainlands representing your chosen faction, attacking other ships, trading goods, fighting in wars, and gaining standing and reputation."
Oh my goodness, how can I approach this preview without mentioning Sid Meier’s Pirates?
Well I can’t. I absolutely loved Pirates, warts and all, and my word there were some nasty warts in that game.
I’ve yet to meet anyone that didn’t like Pirates, despite the fact it was a bit of a clumsy mess - Writes Lee Rand
