Josh Childs
ShacknewsWhere Winds Meet review: Quantity over quality
Published 12/15/2025
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Android / PC / iOS / PS5 - 11/14/2025
Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an open world RPG set in the Ten Kingdoms period of medieval China. You take on the role of a swordsman who has grown up during war and conflict. Gameplay includes a mix of sword fighting, martial arts, and magic combat.
- Developer
- Everstone Studio
- Publisher
- NetEase Games
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73
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Score range
55–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 73 across 13 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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70–796 reviews · 46%
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Ryan Easby
MMORPG.comWhere Winds Meet Final Review
Published 12/8/2025
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlto Vald
GameSpaceWhere Winds Meet – PC
Published 11/26/2025
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseWhere Winds Meet Review (PS5) - Innovative Ideas And Excellent Combat Held Back By The Free-To-Play Grind - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/21/2025
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70
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Read originalZach Mckay
Hardcore GamerWhere Winds Meet Review: Free-to-Play Action RPG with Unique Gacha Mechanics
Published 11/20/2025
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineWhere Winds Meet (PS5) Review
Published 11/19/2025
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAbbie Stone
GamesRadar+Where Winds Meet review: "Sekiro-style combat meets seemingly every videogame idea ever in this bloated but fun open-world martial arts adventure" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 11/17/2025
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Read originalRashid Sayed
GamingBoltWhere Winds Meet Review – A Surprisingly Generous Package
Published 11/15/2025
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90
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron McKinley
Game RantWhere Winds Meet Review: A Massive Game That Struggles Under Its Own Weight
Published 11/14/2025
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70
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PS4Blog.netWhere Winds Meet Review
Published 11/12/2025
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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