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December 1914

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67%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, grinding
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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December 1914 is a single player role playing shooter game with drama, anime and historical themes. It was developed by 莉莉恩工作室 and was released on February 23, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A comic-style narrative-oriented game based on the Christmas Eve Truce during World War I. Players will experience December 1914, playing the role of a soldier who has left his family to fight on the battlefield. The game is approximately 30 minutes long. 80% of the proceeds will be donated to countries affected by war. Four interactive mini-gamesExperience the life of soldiers on the battlefield…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
story3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Powerful emotional impact and deeply moving narrative about war, trauma, and depression.
  • Beautiful art style and atmospheric music that enhance the storytelling experience.
  • Authentic depiction of the historical Christmas Eve Truce in December 1914, providing a reflective look at war.
  • Gameplay is simplistic, repetitive, and can become frustrating, with limited player choices and low replay value.
  • Some criticism on writing quality, viewed by some as more of an interactive e-book or visual novel rather than a full game.
  • Short length of the game may leave some players wanting more depth or variation.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally simplistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of point-and-click visual novel elements with a few mini-games, which some players find frustrating. However, this simplicity effectively complements the game's emotional and thought-provoking narrative about trauma and morality. Despite modest graphics and gameplay mechanics, the game succeeds in delivering a profound and impactful storytelling experience.

    • “The gameplay is used phenomenally to make an incredibly emotional masterpiece about trauma, depression, and morality.”
    • “An intriguing story and simple gameplay are such a good duo.”
    • “Gameplay: a point and click visual novel with 4 mini games.”
    • “There was a moment while playing when I genuinely asked myself, 'Is there an end to this?' I was reacting to the repetitive gameplay, which made me realize that the devs have achieved something truly profound.”
    • “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, raising the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “After a while, the gameplay can be repetitive, which could be frustrating for some.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a short yet powerful and poignant portrayal of the horrors of World War I, enhanced by beautiful illustrations and fitting music that effectively set the tone without overshadowing the narrative.

    • “An intriguing story and simple gameplay are such a good duo.”
    • “First impression: a story told through beautiful illustrations and enhanced by good music.”
    • “A short yet powerful story which depicted the horrors of war and that the only victor of war is war itself.”
    • “Short and sad story.”
    • “Story: during World War I, you are a soldier who left their sweetheart behind in order to fight on the battlefield.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is ambient and well-crafted, effectively enhancing the game's emotional atmosphere and storytelling without overshadowing it. Players appreciate how it complements the art and sound effects, contributing meaningfully to the overall experience.

    • “The music is ambient and adds to the emotional nature of the game.”
    • “Though the game was short, the beautiful music, art, and message are so worth it.”
    • “First impression: a story told through beautiful illustrations and enhanced by good music.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively uses gameplay and ambient music to create a deeply emotional experience centered on trauma, depression, and morality, culminating in a powerful and heartbreaking finale that resonated strongly with players.

    • “The gameplay is used phenomenally to make an incredibly emotional masterpiece about trauma, depression, and morality.”
    • “The final scene is also heartbreaking and even managed to coax a tear from me... okay, I cried.”
    • “The music is ambient and adds to the emotional nature of the game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's unique art style, particularly its realistic portrayal of the harsh realities of war, despite noting that the overall graphics quality and gameplay may not be very strong.

    • “I truly love the art style of the game.”
    • “I love the art style in this game.”
    • “It seems that this is one of the few games which show the harsh reality of war, but the graphics and gameplay are not that good.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in this game feels tedious and slow, likened to reading a novel one word at a time while repeatedly clicking to advance. This mechanic frustrates players by disrupting the flow and enjoyment typically found in more seamless narrative experiences.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is dry and self-deprecating, appealing to a niche audience with its understated wit. It may come across as sparse or minimal to a broader crowd.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability due to its single ending, resulting in little incentive for multiple playthroughs.

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December 1914 is a role playing shooter game with drama, anime and historical themes.

December 1914 is available on PC and Windows.

December 1914 was released on February 23, 2023.

December 1914 was developed by 莉莉恩工作室.

December 1914 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked December 1914 for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

December 1914 is a single player game.

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