There is something timeless about sailing across an endless ocean with nothing but the sound of the waves, the wind filling your sails, and a distant island waiting on the horizon. That feeling is exactly what Windward Horizon tries to capture, and for the most part, it succeeds. As the long-awaited sequel to the original Windward from 2015, Tasharen Entertainment expands almost every system while keeping the relaxing sandbox identity that made the first game memorable.
After spending many hours exploring its procedural world, experimenting with different playstyles, and gradually upgrading my fleet, I came away impressed by just how much depth hides beneath its peaceful atmosphere. At the same time, I also discovered several frustrating design decisions that become impossible to ignore during the later stages of the game. Windward Horizon is a title that can be incredibly rewarding, but it is also one that clearly feels designed around cooperative play rather than a solo experience.
