Windy X Windam

Game Details:

"Windy X Windam" was released in Japan in 2008 and is a rare pure 2D fighting game for the Nintendo DS. The game is set in the fictional world of "Windom", where players can choose from 8 characters, including the protagonists Ares and Clair, each with their own background story and fighting style. The operation method combines traditional arcade operations and DS touch functions, and supports local wireless battles (Multiplayer). The combat system is concise, including basic elements such as light attack, heavy attack, defense, jump, and charge skills. Although the character skill performance is limited by the platform, the sense of impact is acceptable, and the overall experience is more of a lightweight fighting game.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you like classic 2D fighting games like "King of Fighters" and "Street Fighter" and want to experience the fun of fighting on a handheld console, "Wind Fighter" is a good try. Although the game is slightly inferior in terms of graphics and system depth, its character setting has a certain anime style, and the skill system also has a certain degree of ornamental value. Especially, it supports wireless online battles, allowing you to compete with friends anytime, anywhere, which is very suitable for casual and relaxing battles or trying out the experience of getting started with fighting.

Game Guide:

1. Combo Recommendations:

Using "Light Attack → Light Attack → Heavy Attack" is a safe and stable basic combo. Some characters can add a charge skill as the ending to cause extra damage.

2. Skill Release Timing:

• Most characters' ultimate moves have pre- and post-animation. It is recommended to release them when the opponent makes a mistake or lands in the air to increase the hit rate.
• You can use jump attacks to start, forcing the opponent to block and then connect with skills to block the way.

3. Character Recommendations:

• Ares: A balanced character with easy-to-operate skills, suitable for beginners.
• Clair: Speed-type, fast attack combos but low damage, suitable for players who are good at moving and positioning.
• Rion: Strong attack type, with a large skill freeze but high damage, suitable for suppressing the rhythm.

4. Defensive Awareness:

• The game does not have a complex counterattack mechanism, so defense depends on positioning and jumping to avoid being suppressed in the corner.
• Make good use of the L/R buttons to defend and seize the opponent's skill gaps to counterattack.

5. Tips for Online Battles:

• It is recommended to turn off background animations in wireless battles to prevent frame drops.
• Familiarize yourself with the skill range of the opponent's character and specifically interrupt their skill starts.