Kaze and the Wild Masks
Mar 26, 2021 5 years ago
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.
What it’s like
Kaze and the Wild Masks delivers a polished, high-energy homage to 1990s arcade platformers. The experience centers on kinetic precision, where responsive controls and fluid movement mechanics take precedence over narrative depth. Players traverse vibrant, hand-crafted levels filled with pixel-perfect challenges, utilizing distinct Wild Masks to adapt to land, sky, and sea environments. The tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, prioritizing immediate fun and rhythmic flow. With a substantial amount of content including bonus stages, the game offers excellent replayability for speedrunners and completionists alike. While the plot serves merely as a thin framework, the craft shines through its tight level design and satisfying combat loop, creating an engaging, adrenaline-fueled journey that feels both retro and refined.
Strong in Gameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / PerformanceVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengeExploration / WorldProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The narrative is minimal and forgettable; do not expect a compelling story or character development. · Some critics find the overall experience 'average' in originality, relying heavily on familiar genre tropes.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, nintendolife.com, gamerant.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 25, 20215 years ago |
| Google Stadia | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 26, 20215 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 26, 20215 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 26, 20215 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 26, 20215 years ago |