Warm Snow

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Warm Snow is a single player role playing game. It was developed by BadMudStudio and was released on January 18, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Warm Snow" is a challenging 2D action-platformer game set in a beautifully designed snowy world. You play as a snowman, battling your way through harsh winter conditions, and facing various enemies and bosses. The game features rogue-lite elements like permadeath and procedurally generated levels, providing a unique experience each time you play.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,070 reviews

gameplay68 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game offers a great variety of builds and playstyles, allowing for unique and satisfying gameplay experiences.
Fast-paced combat with smooth controls and visually appealing graphics make the game enjoyable.
High replay value due to different character classes, relics, and skill combinations.

The translation is poor, with many terms and dialogues either missing or incorrectly translated, which can lead to confusion.
Difficulty scaling often feels unbalanced, with higher difficulties simply increasing enemy health rather than introducing new mechanics.
Some bosses have frustrating mechanics, such as one-shot kill attacks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Warm Snow" is characterized by its fast-paced, satisfying mechanics and a variety of build options, drawing comparisons to "Hades" while maintaining its unique elements. Players appreciate the engaging combat and the depth of customization, although some express frustration with unavoidable mechanics and difficulty spikes, particularly in boss fights. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience with a solid gameplay loop, despite some minor issues with translation and balance.
- “This is a really satisfying gameplay loop with interesting mechanics.”
- “Warm Snow is a roguelite with challenging gameplay, a unique flying sword mechanic, and stunning art style.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and very rewarding; there are stories to uncover and capture the depth of the lore.”
- “Unavoidable one-shot mechanics on the final boss, if you're unlucky or have a wrong build.”
- “First boss insta-kill mechanic is no fun.”
- “The bosses gain no new mechanics, just a lot more HP and armor, making you able to easily evade everything they throw at you but instead deal 1% damage every few seconds or so, ending up taking time and not skill to beat.”
graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and unique Chinese art style, effectively blending traditional aesthetics with modern design elements. Players appreciate the fluid animations and vibrant visuals, although some note issues with readability during intense gameplay and occasional performance glitches. Overall, the art style and graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, making it visually appealing despite minor shortcomings.
- “The game achieves a great balance between the traditional Chinese art style and the modernized vision of roguelike games.”
- “From the moment you dive into its mesmerizing world, you're greeted by visuals that transcend the boundaries of ordinary gaming.”
- “Stunning graphics and intuitive gameplay, offers a less intense version of Hades or Dead Cells.”
- “Other than that, the music, story, or the visuals are not really something to be impressed by.”
- “On top of all that, the performance is quite bad given that the graphics aren't that great.”
- “It feels a bit low budget but it fits the general aesthetic and vibe of the game.”
story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally considered basic and lacking depth, often overshadowed by its engaging gameplay mechanics. While some players appreciate the unique elements and potential twists in the narrative, many criticize the poor translations and simplistic storytelling that fail to deliver a compelling experience. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop to the action rather than a focal point, with many players expressing a desire for more substantial story content.
- “The story isn't top dollar, but for a roguelite, its existence at all is something to celebrate.”
- “The story is quite interesting and unique but is buried under some very difficult but overall unique and fun roguelike gameplay.”
- “The grim atmosphere created by the story, music, and artwork is captivating.”
- “The biggest issue right now is that the story is basically non-existent and the two highest difficulties are based on severe number bloating, especially the highest one.”
- “The story is pretty basic and simplistic, there just to drive the game forward rather than deliver a compelling narrative.”
- “The obtuse translations that do exist are nowhere near enough to give you even a clue what's going on, the voiceovers aren't translated, and it has the sort of barely coherent, hazy storytelling that is typical of Chinese high fantasy.”
replayability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting the impact of free and paid DLCs that introduce new modes and enhance the experience. The variety of builds, random drops, and different difficulty levels contribute to a dynamic gameplay loop that keeps players engaged. However, some reviews note that certain aspects may lead to a lack of replayability for specific players, particularly if they find the gameplay monotonous.
- “I got hooked into it really fast and it has great replay value with the free DLC adding another mode and a paid DLC for a third mode.”
- “If you dig rogue-like games with high replay value, pick this up, you won't regret it even at full price!”
- “Overall recommended the warm snow with its gameplay and replayability and also the randomness of drops like relics and swords making each run different or controlled depending on how long you have played.”
- “An okayish roguelite but a bit too monotonous to have much replayability.”
- “This game, on the other hand, has little to no replayability.”
- “Warm snow is a fun, random crapshoot of affixes and abilities, but it lacks replayability due to loss of control.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it either standard or forgettable. Some players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the gameplay, while a few admit to not paying much attention to it. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's immersive experience, though opinions on its memorability vary.
- “The music is fantastic, the gameplay is simple but addicting and fun, the difficulty is tough but fair.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Fantastic game, really enjoyed the art, music and game style all around.”
- “Other than that, the music, story, or the visuals are not really something to be impressed by.”
- “I personally found the look really neat, but the music boring and standard - you make up your own mind.”
- “- not enough music or SFX.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the meta progression rewarding and manageable, others criticize it as excessive and tedious, leading to frustration rather than genuine challenge. Overall, the grinding aspect can feel like a chore for some, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I imagine grinding to unlock all the meta upgrades will just be a chore.”
- “Then there's extremely powerful and grindy meta progression.”
- “It's not genuinely difficult, just extremely tedious and indicative of lazy and bad game design.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with stable performance and minimal bugs reported, achieving a solid 120fps even with extensive visual effects. However, some UI elements and translations need refinement, as text occasionally overflows its designated space. Despite these minor issues, the gameplay experience remains highly enjoyable.
- “Overall, I didn't really experience many bugs, and no framerate issues except for a hyper-niche scenario.”
- “Excellent game that is very optimized, as the whole screen is filled with effects and still maintains a stable 120fps.”
- “The gameplay, visuals, performance, and music are amazing.”
- “The UI is a bit wonky at times as it clearly wasn't optimized for the English language, so sometimes you'll see words bleed beyond the border, but these instances are relatively rare.”
- “The translation would really benefit from some polish, and some weapon text should be optimized since they don't fit the box.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs well, particularly on the Steam Deck, but players report experiencing lag spikes, graphics glitches, and various bugs. While some issues can be mitigated by changing PC region settings, the game remains enjoyable and playable from start to finish despite its janky nature.
- “Runs great on the deck as well.”
- “It's a really good game, despite the lag spikes and occasional graphics glitches.”
- “It's a bit janky and sometimes buggy, but it's still a lot of fun to play.”
- “To this day, the game is still pretty buggy. You have to change your PC region settings to China to avoid many bugs, and there are still some left, but the game is playable from start to finish.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its captivating levels, engaging bosses, and a combination of music, story, and artwork that creates a compelling experience. Players appreciate the balance of fun and frustration, as well as the ability to customize difficulty through different builds and mechanics. Overall, the game's atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The atmospheric levels and engaging bosses create a captivating experience.”
- “Great atmosphere, mechanics, bosses.”
- “The grim atmosphere created by the story, music, and artwork is captivating.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, exemplified by quirky phrases like "Funny sword man go cut cut shing ding die," which elicit genuine laughter from players.
- “That made me laugh.”
- “Funny sword man go cut cut shing ding die”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be less complex than that of "Hades," offering a more straightforward approach to character arcs and growth.
- “The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The depth of character backstories adds layers to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected more complexity in character arcs, but they ended up being predictable and one-dimensional.”
- “The choices you make don't seem to impact character growth, leaving the development feeling meaningless.”