El Viento (1991). Play Free Online

Summary

El Viento lets you wander the ancient ruins of a mystical island while constantly hurling bladed boomerangs at enemies. The game gives you an unlimited supply of those cutting missiles, so every encounter feels like a frantic dance of retrieval and throw. After you master the boomerangs you unlock a handful—up to five—of spell attacks that add a layer of strategy to the platforming. Each stage finishes with a distinctive boss, making the transition from clearing puzzles to a showdown feel rewarding. Developed by Wolf Team for the Sega Genesis, the title kicked off a short but memorable trilogy that later included Earnest Evans and Anett Futatabi, linking its mythic aesthetic to the other two entries.

Storyline

El Viento unfolds in the same fictional universe as Earnest Evans, taking place several years after the original adventure. The story is steeped in H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos and is set in New York City during the late 1920s. A cult led by the enigmatic Henry teams up with gangster Al Capone—named Vincente DeMarcoto in the American version—and a sorceress called Restiana to resurrect the ancient, malevolent god Hastur. Among the few who carry Hastur’s bloodline is a young Peruvian sorceress, Anett Myer, who receives covert aid from Earnest Evans himself. Determined to stop the ritual, Anett uses the forbidden spells of her lineage to thwart the cult’s dark ambitions and prevent Hastur’s return.

Edited by Maya Carter