The latest issue of Edge revealed that the sequel, LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, will feature new abilities such as swimming, and the return of Toku the first game's protagonist. The major new puzzle mechanic is the ability switch seasons; Toku will be able to switch between summer and winter in order to solve specific puzzles. Another new feature is the power to summon cyclones in order to drill through rocks and siphon water.
While the developers were pleased with the first game, the sequel will include numerous improvements such as a new in-game map and a hint system.
Currently, there is no release date for LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.
I appreciated the effort of trying something different but for some reason the gameplay didn't always click with me. I guess I will play it again in a few months to see if I changed my view about the game.
Um they said they were making one a couple hours after the original launched.
You have to wonder if the scope/length of this one will be much larger. It has already been 18 months since the first LostWinds was released, so this sequel has had quite a long time to gestate, especially considering the developers already had so many tools in place to make the first one. I am looking forward to the sequel but would like to see more mobility for the character, as broodwars mentioned.
