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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 75 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 295 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“In the visual novel adventure Winds of Change, you play as a hero who is meant to save your land. Throughout the game, you must make difficult decisions, explore your surroundings, discover secrets, and build relationships with those around you. With an interesting story with lots to interact with, this game is definitely one to play.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Aside from a few gripes I had with this, Winds Of Change is a wonderful little visual novel. While the story does feel a little expository-heavy at the start and the latter periods feel very plot-driven rather than orientated by your characters' natural choices, this charming PC game has enough going for it to make it worth checking out. I love games like this and the world building, lore and general characterisation are good enough to keep you invested for the long haul. There are options to go back and replay with different choices but if I'm honest, I felt no desire to once I finished the game. Winds Of Change is a nice surprise and while it could certainly be better, the game itself is solid enough to recommend, especially given it's relatively cheap asking price.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This is thoroughly absorbing piece of fiction that manages to justify being a video game by virtue of skillfully integrated choices and missable content, making multiple playthroughs a potentially appealing prospect. The voice acting throughout is extremely impressively performed, the UI and controls are nearly perfect and the art is beautifully drawn, though we felt the characters could use a few more poses/expressions at times. Anyone interested in a ripping virtual novel yarn -. and who isn't tediously prejudiced against any and all 'furry' content, will find a lot to love in Winds of Change.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“While it’s true the target audience is a bit niche, at its core Winds of Change is a thrilling fantasy visual novel about the oppressed and downtrodden finding hope and doing everything they can to change their world for the better, a story everyone can enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“While interactive fiction doesn’t tend to suit my tastes most of the time there are instances where I can at least step back and acknowledge when something a bit more special comes along in the space...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Winds of Change really is a fantastically written story, that, despite its surface level niche target audience, is a must try for any visual novel fans, or high-fantasy story fans. I’m sure you’ll get something out of it, and for any members of the furry fanbase, if you haven’t tried this game out and chosen a character to “stan,” I have but two questions: Why haven’t you, and why isn’t it Valessa?”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Winds of Change is a lengthy visual novel with hours upon hours of playtime. At times I did feel that it was maybe a bit too long, though I think that will depend on how well you gel with the storyline. While the story is enjoyable and quite interesting, I felt that too much time is spent on managing minor friendships in the game, which feels like a filler to me. If adventure, visual novels with furries are your jam, then you will more than likely find what you are looking for in Winds of Change.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For those curious about this furry visual novel, Winds of Change is a tale about how not everything is black and white when it comes to life.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Winds of Change is a visual novel that presents players with an intricate and intertwining high-fantasy narrative full of twists and turns. With an eclectic cast of anthropomorphic animal characters, this visual novel will satisfy story lovers and animal lovers alike.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Winds of Change is an interesting visual novel that tells a well-crafted fantasy tale, but that gets bogged down in inter-character relationships.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Overall Winds of Change is a great game especially for those who love Visual Novels and or enjoy a story/dating sim set in an LGBTQIA+ friendly furry world. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, I honestly loved Winds of Change. Stellar writing, great voice acting, branching choices, and gorgeous artwork make for an impressive visual novel. I definitely encourage you to look past what you think you know about certain online communities and not judge this book by its cover. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in this one.”
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Patch history
- Patch #30 ReleasedMar 22, 2021
- Final Patch ReleasedJul 23, 2019
- Patch #28 ReleasedJul 16, 2019
- Patch #27 ReleasedJun 24, 2019
- Patch #26 ReleasedMay 16, 2019
- Patch #25 ReleasedApr 5, 2019
- Patch #24 ReleasedMar 11, 2019
- Patch #23 ReleasedFeb 2, 2019
- Patch #22 ReleasedJan 18, 2019
- Patch #21 ReleasedDec 26, 2018
- Patch #20 ReleasedNov 23, 2018
- Patch #19 ReleasedNov 13, 2018
- Patch #18 ReleasedOct 24, 2018
- Patch #17 ReleasedOct 11, 2018
- Patch #16 ReleasedSep 27, 2018
- Patch #15 ReleasedSep 16, 2018
- Patch #14 ReleasedAug 28, 2018
- Patch #13 ReleasedAug 20, 2018
- Patch #12 ReleasedJul 25, 2018
- Patch #11 ReleasedJul 18, 2018
- Patch #10 ReleasedJun 22, 2018
- Patch #9 ReleasedJun 16, 2018
- Patch #8 ReleasedJun 8, 2018
- Patch #7 ReleasedMay 30, 2018
- Patch #6 ReleasedMay 24, 2018
- Patch #5 ReleasedApr 25, 2018
- Patch #4 ReleasedApr 6, 2018
- Patch #4 ReleasedApr 6, 2018
- Patch #3 WeweasedApr 1, 2018
- Patch #3 WeweasedApr 1, 2018
- Patch #2 ReleasedMar 28, 2018
- Patch #2 ReleasedMar 28, 2018
- Patch #1 ReleasedMar 22, 2018
- Patch #1 ReleasedMar 22, 2018