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Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
99% User Score Based on 73 reviews

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About Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas is a single player fighting game with mystery, post-apocalyptic, kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by COWCAT and was released on December 13, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A Christmas tale set in the world of BROK the InvestiGator, presented as a visual novel.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
story27 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions

  • Heartwarming and charming Christmas-themed visual novel set in the Brok the InvestiGator universe.
  • Features beloved characters with new interactions and expands on the lore, providing fans with meaningful backstory.
  • Free to play, with appealing art, soundtrack, and a well-paced, emotional story appreciated by both fans and newcomers.
  • Lacks gameplay elements; it is purely a visual novel with no choices or voice acting, which may not appeal to all players.
  • The story is relatively short, taking about an hour to complete, limiting depth and replayability.
  • Some criticism about the writing quality from a minority of reviews and concerns over paid DLC locking content after initial free release.
  • story

    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is a charming, heartwarming prequel set in a dystopian world, offering meaningful insights into characters and themes of friendship, compassion, and holiday spirit. While brief and linear with no gameplay choices, it effectively enriches the main game's lore and delivers an emotional, festive narrative praised for its well-written plot and engaging character interactions. Fans and newcomers alike appreciate its warmth, depth, and thoughtful portrayal of traditions amidst adversity.

    • “This game got me on the verge of tears with this amazing story. I love that they focused on their tradition and happiness, focusing on each of the main characters' point of view.”
    • “I've decided to play through it with the general expectation of being a more visual-novel-type experience, and for what it's worth, this is quite the charming and heartwarming holiday story with bubbly character chemistry :)”
    • “The characterization, the overhanging themes of compassion and charity, of friendship—those are things I hold rather dear, and this story hits a bullseye with each one.”
    • “The story follows the author's imaginary furry boyfriend on a Christmas sleuthing adventure with writing so bad it'll make you throw up in your mouth a little.”
    • “I think it even has a soundtrack composed just for it, though sadly I failed to realize this until I reached the end–I think my computer messed up when starting it up and didn't play the audio for the game (so if you have that problem make sure to relaunch it before you get too engrossed in the story to want to exit and open it up again).”
    • “For a freebie, it's very good and while some scenes seem they're there to serve a cameo more than the story, overall it's well told and scenes have a nice pace to them, without feeling rushed.”
  • emotional

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming, touching, and wholesome holiday story that deepens connection to the characters and lore. Players appreciate the charming and heartfelt narrative that balances moments of warmth and emotional intensity, making it a delightful and emotional experience, especially for fans of the main game.

    • “A heartwarming and charming visual novel set in the world of Brok the Investigator, standing on its own as a lovely holiday tale.”
    • “While it doesn’t add much gameplay-wise, it delivers a touching story about friendship, connection, and the enduring spirit of Christmas—even in a dystopian world.”
    • “The story is a heartwarming emotional rollercoaster that provides backstory and context to the main game with splendid writing and bubbly character chemistry.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is minimal, consisting solely of clicking through a visual novel with no choices or interactive elements. While some criticize the writing quality, others appreciate it for delivering a heartfelt and engaging story, especially for fans of the series.

    • “No gameplay whatsoever, but a nice prequel story to round out some of the characters from the main game.”
    • “This is just a story with no physical gameplay but I really enjoy it, and if you're a BROK fan I would highly recommend it!”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This raises the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “While it doesn’t add much gameplay-wise (it’s a pure visual novel, so no choices to make), it excels in delivering a touching story about friendship, connection, and the enduring spirit of Christmas—even in a dystopian world.”
  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is soothing and well-suited to its holiday setting, featuring an original soundtrack that enhances the experience. Some players noted technical issues with audio playback but praised the carefully composed music as a valuable complement to the story.

    • “The soundtrack is soothing and fitting for the holiday setting.”
    • “Cowcat thank you for giving us BROK fans such an amazing visual novel with an amazing story, art, and music!”
    • “No choices to make, just reading set to some simple visuals and music.”
    • “I think it even has a soundtrack composed just for it, though sadly I failed to realize this until I reached the end – I think my computer messed up when starting it up and didn't play the audio for the game (so if you have that problem make sure to relaunch it before you get too engrossed in the story).”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is effectively immersive, capturing a chilling sense of winter madness and a dystopian future. While prior experience with related titles enhances understanding, the setting's mood stands strong on its own.

    • “A cool novel with an atmosphere of winter madness.”
    • “You don't need to play Brok the Investigator before playing this, but it definitely helps to better understand the context and atmosphere of this dystopian future the setting takes place in.”
  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple yet effective, providing a clean and visually pleasing backdrop that complements the compelling plot. While not highly detailed or interactive, the visuals enhance the reading experience without overwhelming it.

    • “Free, concise, with an excellent plot and visuals.”
  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect tedious and slow-paced, likening it to reading a novel where progression is hindered by repetitive clicking rather than smooth flow, which diminishes engagement and enjoyment.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is enhanced by expressive and visually appealing designs that effectively bring characters to life, complemented by a soothing soundtrack that matches the holiday setting.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-balanced with emotional and intense moments, making the story engaging and relatable. Players appreciate the blend of funny and heartfelt scenes, which also highlight cultural traditions effectively.

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Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas is a fighting game with mystery, post-apocalyptic, kids and science fiction themes. Common tags for Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas include indie, educational, gaming, family friendly, relaxing and others.

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas was released on December 13, 2024.

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas was developed by COWCAT.

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas is a single player game.

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