Alexey's Winter: Night Adventure

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Controls: Left mouse button - LOOK Right mouse button - USE Classic point and click formula: Simple controls, inventory, talk, interact and use with your surroundings. Android Are you playing on Android? Then use Alexey's Winter on Google Play Savegame Unfortunately the savegame functionality does not work on the webversion. Due to that limitatition I have descided to only put a short demo…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and a unique atmosphere that captures the essence of a snowy winter in Ukraine.
Puzzles are well thought out and provide a mix of challenge and enjoyment, with some clever and quirky solutions.
The game has a charming story that reflects everyday struggles and community interactions, making it a heartwarming experience.

The game can be difficult to get into, with online guides offering little help due to changes in the game.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly illogical or involve pixel hunting, which detracts from the overall experience.
The gameplay is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and longer playtime.

atmosphere
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Alexey's Winter" is widely praised for its unique and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of a Russian winter through its regional music, hand-drawn art style, and a chill soundtrack. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a warm and engaging environment despite its simplistic story, with each screen offering rich interactions that enhance the overall experience. The leisurely pace and charming visuals contribute to a nostalgic, old-school adventure feel that resonates well with players.
- “The regional music well fits the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love the art style, it really fits with the world and adds to the atmosphere!”
- “The character animation could seem slow to some, but it is perfectly in tune with the relaxed atmosphere given by the leisurely falling snow together with the chill soundtrack.”
- “While the story is rather simplistic, it's quite enjoyable and together with a fitting soundtrack it does manage to convey the atmosphere under the communist regime.”
story
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The story of *Alexey's Winter: Night Adventure* is a charming and quirky narrative set against the backdrop of a cold winter night in the eastern bloc, where players follow Alexey's quest to retrieve his lost apartment keys. While the plot is relatively simple, it is enhanced by colorful characters, engaging dialogue with neighbors, and a fitting soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of the communist regime. Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience with its unique storytelling and beautiful hand-drawn art.
- “Fun little point and click, with colorful characters and an interesting storyline.”
- “Features some really lovely hand-drawn art and a quirky story that could only come out of the Eastern Bloc.”
- “The story follows Alexey’s troubles during one cold winter night, trying to get back his lost apartment keys.”
- “The story follows Alexey's troubles during one cold winter night, trying to get back his lost apartment keys.”
- “This sets the plot for the second and third episodes, which are equally fun compared to the first one.”
- “You'll get to talk a bit with your neighbors and unravel parts of their background story.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to complement the atmosphere, effectively enhancing the storytelling and overall experience, particularly in conveying the mood of a communist regime. The soundtrack's relaxed tone aligns well with the game's visuals, creating an immersive environment that resonates with players.
- “The regional music fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
- “The music was a great match for the game.”
- “While the story is rather simplistic, it's quite enjoyable, and together with a fitting soundtrack, it effectively conveys the atmosphere under the communist regime.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming hand-drawn artwork and old-school style, which effectively enhance the warm atmosphere amidst a snowy setting. Reviewers appreciate the art style for its ability to complement the game's world and contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are described as cute, atmospheric, and well-executed.
- “I love the well-drawn artwork, which gives a warm feel to an otherwise snowy ordeal.”
- “I love the art style; it really fits with the world and adds to the atmosphere!”
- “A very cute and fun, old-school style point-and-click adventure game with lovely hand-drawn graphics, well-made puzzles with balanced difficulty, and a 'snowy' atmosphere that really warms your heart.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally entertaining with good controls, though some puzzles may feel illogical. Certain elements are crucial to the gameplay, while others serve mainly to enhance immersion.
- “The controls are good and the gameplay is entertaining, even when some puzzles were a bit illogical.”
- “Some of them are essential to the gameplay, while others are present for immersion purposes only.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in *alexey's winter: night adventure* is highlighted by its funny and endearing dialogue, amusing item interactions, and a quirky plot that contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players find the game's atmosphere and hand-drawn art to enhance its comedic elements, making it a delightful way to spend a few hours.
- “The dialogue was very funny and endearing.”
- “Overall, Alexey's Winter: Night Adventure can easily prove to be a fun way to spend a couple of hours gaming, thanks to the peculiar plot and atmosphere, the funny item interactions, and the beautiful hand-drawn art.”