WiiWare is here and if LostWinds is a sign of things to come you can count me in. It is a side scrolling platformer at it's heart, with a unique controll scheme. The use of the wii remote and nunchuk are used to create a new vibe in an old genre, the nunchuk controls a young boy, the wii remote pointer is used to control a wind spirit. The duality of this system exceeds the some of it's parts as you explore the 3 to 4 hour adventure, leaving you wanting more and there will be more to this story. For the price of $10 or 1000 wii points, the entertainment value is very high. Developers should take note, players should pay to play as this is gifted game with a simple spirit, here's hoping it grows.… Expand

It's definitely worth the money, but it is pretty short, the puzzles aren't very hard, and the final boss is a joke. The place you fight the final boss makes it seem like they were going to make multiple stages of the boss fight in different spots, but they didn't. Maybe if you collect all of the collectable items then the final boss is different, I don't know as far as I can tell they were pointless.… Expand

great game and the best of the WiiWare games thus far. great pacing, mellow gameplay and good controls that show the potential of WiiWare. some tend to look at these games and judge them as full retail releases which is a disservice to games like Lost Winds. It's a 10 dollar adventure game with great art direction and production value that uses motion control well and anyone can enjoy it. A bit short...yes, but it's a great way to debut the WiiWare service.… Expand

THe question most ask: is it worth ten dollars? Yes. Absolutely yes. If you enjoy any sort of game with depth and beauty, buy this games. It oozes quality. This is one of the best games I have played on the Wii, even if it only last 3 or 4 hours. The time playing was great, and if split up, plays nicely. If you have the money, please support this developer and buy this game.

With graphics that look nicer and more polished than many disc-based Wii games, an ambiance like no other, fun control and puzzling mechanics, and great platforming elements, this game really is a must-buy for any Wii owner who's system is on the grid.

The only problem is it's very short (three hours seems to be what everyone is saying, and that's about what I had, too). But for $10, it's a steal. Buy it!… Expand

A lot of fun to play. It's a bit short, but for $10 and with further chapters to come, it's a great value. The visuals are great and the gameplay refreshing. I'm not sure what beta version of the game GameSpot reviewed, but the one I played was worthy of a 9/10 rating.