Notam of Wind is a Japanese niche JRPG for PS1. Dungeon exploration and turn-based combat in a classic fantasy universe. Less known than the genre's major titles but offers an honest and accessible JRPG experience for genre fans on Sony's console.
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Japanese aerial application by Sony Computer Entertainment, where the player flies over aerial landscapes in a glider with no goal beyond contemplation. Created by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1999 in Japan and Asia under the Notam of Wind title. Several aerial landscapes to fly over freely, glider control with no goals or stress, aerial photographer mode and atmospheric ambient soundtrack. Japanese and Asian edition under the Notam of Wind title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Notam of Wind, a Japanese and Asian experience of contemplative balloon flight, halfway between a game and a meditative stroll, far from action standards. This atypical proposition never left Asia and stays little known, making it a curiosity for lovers of out-of-the-ordinary gaming objects. Its interest lies in this singular stance and its limited regional distribution.
Is Notam of Wind still worth playing in 2026?
An atypical, confidential Japanese production, Notam of Wind leans on a contemplative experience focused on flight and atmosphere rather than action or scoring, true to a vein of soothing works peculiar to the Japanese PlayStation catalogue. The pared down art direction and the calm mood install a moment of quiet against the snappy productions of the era. The slow pace, the niche concept and the Japan exclusivity reserve the experience for a knowing audience fond of video game curiosities.
