IGN - 9.1 / 10 'Outstanding'
“After such a special debut, few would have doubted that a LostWinds sequel was going to be anything but superb. Despite the fact that most of us would have been happy with more of the same, Frontier has listened to feedback and improved the game's technical sheen, visual variety and expanded the game world. That would be applauded in itself - however, Frontier has also enhanced the core game with new abilities and the brilliant season-switching mechanic, fleshing out Winter of the Melodias in some style. With satisfyingly challenging puzzles expertly woven between engaging platforming and a thoroughly charming narrative, Winter of the Melodias represents an essential purchase. It's not simply the best WiiWare title on the market, but one of the best Wii games full stop.”
Eurogamer - 9 / 10
"The 100th WiiWare title in the UK, Winter of the Melodias is one of its best, too. A few hours longer than the first game, Frontier's sequel is also a lot more complex and dynamic, and yet it's managed to retain the same unforced charm."
Nintendo Life - 9 / 10
"It is without a doubt the best-looking WiiWare game yet, and you will be blown away by how good some sections look."
Critical Gamer - 4 / 5
"1000 Wii points is a small price to pay for such a lovingly crafted game. Unfortunately, the one inescapable problem that the last game had has been passed on to WOTM – it’s all over far too quickly."
Videogamer - 9 / 10
"The combination of a superb, Aztek-influenced art style and a wistful score is almost impossible to resist. There are loads of smile-inducing little details: Toku falling asleep by his mother's side when the controller is left alone; non-player characters yelping as your gusts of wind lift them off of their feet; the well-written, almost tragic scattered pages of Magdi's journal. All these elements combine to form a single, heartfelt whole. Indeed, the game's overall aesthetic is so powerful that Winter of the Melodias might well be one of the most beautiful games ever created."
GoNintendo - 9.5 / 10
"I don't think there are any other titles available on Wii that manage to come close to the type of feeling that playing LostWinds gives you. I'm talking about immersion that's on a level unlike any other. If there were a way to bottle up peace, relaxation and tranquility into a game, you'd come out with Winter of the Melodias."
"LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is an outstanding achievement for all of gaming...period"
