Listen to the Wind
Released Sep 2021
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
74% positive · 460 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Listen to the Wind launched on September 22, 2021 as a complete, self-contained side-scrolling action game from a small four-person indie studio. The game shipped with a finished story mode and all its content intact at launch. Post-launch activity consisted entirely of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements — most notably the addition of English language support in March 2023. The only DLC ever released was a soundtrack pack on September 23, 2021, which shipped alongside the game itself. No expansions, story DLC, season passes, or additional content packs have ever been announced or listed. The most recent developer communication on record is a minor Chinese text correction posted on June 1, 2023. There is no roadmap, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements indicating further content is planned. The game was built and released as a finished product, and all post-launch patches have been maintenance in nature.
Evidence
The only DLC is a soundtrack pack released the day after launch. No other DLC has been announced or listed.
Post-launch developer statement outlined near-term bug fixes and small feature additions (e.g., replay cutscenes, run outside combat). All listed items were delivered in subsequent patches with no mention of future expansions or new content.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Gamirror Games
Achievements
49
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
During the Ming dynasty Jiajing era, rampant government corruption and border mismanagement has given Japanese pirates a chance to attack the south-east coast of the country. One day, our main character who has lived in the mountains for many years, gets tasked to support the soldiers in fighting the pirates. However, while fighting in service of the people and the country, you discover there is more than meets the eye in this pirate invasion.
Will you decide to find out who's pulling the strings behind the government or will you choose to move back to your hermit ways after your quest is completed. The choice is yours to make.
As the story progresses, historical figures such as Qi Jiguang, Wang Zhi, Xu Hai, Matsura Takanobu and others make an appearance. How will the story turn out? Find out by unveiling the secrets!
Players will face many types of enemies, such as renegades, evil monks and your apprentices. Chinese warriors only need a few moves to determine who wins or losses. Chasing the enemy is not the best way to win, study you enemy's every move.
Be precise and sharp to take the upper hand.
Wait for an opening in the enemy's defense and be like water, be as light as a cloud, be decisive and you will then emerge victorious.
Depending on your choices, you will navigate through different scenarios that will branch out the story of the game. You and your apprentice could get entangled into a conflict. There are dozens of plotlines in the game that you can go back and re-play if you wish to get to know more about the characters and their relationships.
● Unique parry-like mechanic that gives you a satisfying parry-attack experience.
● Enjoy a deep story rich game with multiple endings.
● Gaze through a combination of Chinese art styles such as free hand brush work, watercolor painting, oil painting and others.
● Cutscenes with storyboards in Chinese comic style.
● Meet Chinese generals, royal members, Japanese pirates and the resistance leader among many other historical figures.
● Delight yourself while outside of battle with a cooking system that will make you feel the charm of Chinese food through the vast amount of ingredients, you'll be able to choose from.
Will you decide to find out who's pulling the strings behind the government or will you choose to move back to your hermit ways after your quest is completed. The choice is yours to make.
As the story progresses, historical figures such as Qi Jiguang, Wang Zhi, Xu Hai, Matsura Takanobu and others make an appearance. How will the story turn out? Find out by unveiling the secrets!
Players will face many types of enemies, such as renegades, evil monks and your apprentices. Chinese warriors only need a few moves to determine who wins or losses. Chasing the enemy is not the best way to win, study you enemy's every move.
Be precise and sharp to take the upper hand.
Wait for an opening in the enemy's defense and be like water, be as light as a cloud, be decisive and you will then emerge victorious.
Depending on your choices, you will navigate through different scenarios that will branch out the story of the game. You and your apprentice could get entangled into a conflict. There are dozens of plotlines in the game that you can go back and re-play if you wish to get to know more about the characters and their relationships.
● Unique parry-like mechanic that gives you a satisfying parry-attack experience.
● Enjoy a deep story rich game with multiple endings.
● Gaze through a combination of Chinese art styles such as free hand brush work, watercolor painting, oil painting and others.
● Cutscenes with storyboards in Chinese comic style.
● Meet Chinese generals, royal members, Japanese pirates and the resistance leader among many other historical figures.
● Delight yourself while outside of battle with a cooking system that will make you feel the charm of Chinese food through the vast amount of ingredients, you'll be able to choose from.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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