Windosill review

This Flash game offers a beautiful view of the world

GamesRadar+ Verdict

Pros

  • +

    Beautiful and unique-looking

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    Filled with exploratory delights

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    Nice and cheap

Cons

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    Some puzzles can baffle

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    Won't wow with high-budget effects

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    Really short

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Vectorpark’s Flash-based games raise the bar with their mix of beautiful art, exploration, and a strong sense of glee.

Windosill finds a pitch-perfect balance between Magritte-inspired surrealism and an old-world craftsmanship for building children’s toys. The result is a short, sweet adventure of a wooden train making its way through a series of puzzle rooms. In each you must find the cube to open the door, via interaction with the creatures and objects.

It’s extremely short – 20 minutes at most. But there’s something so inherently lovely about it that you’ll want to throw $3 at the creator just for existing. Play the first half for free on theWindosill website.

Jul 23, 2009

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GenreOther Games/Compilations
DescriptionWindosill finds a pitch-perfect balance between Magritte-inspired surrealism and an old-world craftsmanship for building children’s toys. The result is a short, sweet adventure of a wooden train making its way through a series of puzzle rooms.
PlatformPC
Alternative namesWindowsill
Release date1 January 2009 (US), 1 January 2009 (UK)
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