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About Passing By - A Tailwind Journey
About this game
Set in a beautiful and whimsical world of floating isles and a never-ceasing west wind, Passing By - A Tailwind Journey allows you to embark on a memorable voyage as Curly, a young balloonist, who is tasked with delivering a mysterious letter.
In this innovative genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, traveling from island to island by balloon ship and solving various puzzles while having to manage your resources in order to survive. An exciting adventure full of wholesome encounters and meaningful experiences awaits you!
Are you prepared to make the long trip through the clouds towards an unknown destination?
"The journey is its own reward. May your burner always warm you and the west wind ever favor you!"
KEY FEATURES
- Explore carefully crafted levels across a large variety of colorful biomes.
- Meet quirky island inhabitants and make memorable friendships with fellow travelers.
- Solve each island's unique puzzles and find ancient secrets.
- Customize your balloon ship to your liking using a wide range of designs and attachments.
- Discover whimsical details presented in a beautiful 2D low-poly art style.
- Experience a fully dynamic, atmospheric score.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- March 12, 2024
- Developer:
- Studio Windsocke
- Publishers:
- Dear Villagers
Plug In Digital
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Play Styles:
- Nonlinear
Singleplayer
2D
Inventory Management
- Features:
- Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Singleplayer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: i3-7100 or similar
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 480 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: i3-7100 or similar
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 480 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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