Wind's Heartbeat
In this semi-open world, cozy horse game, form a deep bond with your horse while you explore, forage, and craft. Using training techniques and knowledge passed down through the ages, tame a wild horse to ride through and discover the land's rich natural history in 1800s Idaho.
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Bond with your horse
After you discover a horse hanging around, you will need to train her to become accustomed to your presence, allow you to touch her, and eventually, be comfortable with you riding.
Journey through the land
When Wind allows you to ride, you decide the kindest thing to do is to return her to her herd. You have a rough idea of where you are going, and you and Wind will need to continue training and working together to tackle the wild landscape.
Gather and craft
All the while you will need to gather resources to survive. Find vegetables like carrots and hopniss, herbs such as yarrow and turmeric, animals like rabbits and birds, and fish from the rivers and ponds. Use these to craft delicious and filling meals that will help you and Wind survive and stay healthy and strong.
Discover the land
Through the landscape you can find high cliffs, docile lakes, and ruins left behind by people who came before. Some points of interest contain unique items. Others host rare plants and animals. Lore about the land and people who live there can also be found.
Just don't take too long exploring, crafting, and training - winter is coming.
