Final Winter
- February 3, 2021
- Space Heater Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamHow many does it take to save a village? Final Winter is a Speedrunning RPG where a curse will kill you within 10 minutes IF you can't stop it. Brave the cave and fight for your life, lest this be your Final Winter!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cozy and chill atmosphere with enjoyable music, sound effects, and artwork.
- It offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players have only ten minutes to complete runs, making it fast-paced and engaging.
- The game has intriguing and complex elements that encourage replayability and strategic decision-making.
- The controls can be janky, and some players have reported issues with glitched achievements.
- The voice acting and some sound transitions are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of variety in runs and combat that feels simplistic.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its seamless transitions between scenes, enhancing the overall experience, while the soundtrack complements the beautifully designed levels and characters. Some users noted that the abrupt sound cuts when music is off can be jarring, but overall, the soundtrack is considered amazing and worth purchasing.
“Beyond creative gameplay and story, the soundtrack to this game is amazing.”
“The music fits the already amazingly designed levels, and the well-drawn characters and monsters.”
“With music on, going from scene to scene has the music immediately switch.”
“Gradually fading between songs feels more organic; sometimes it should be jarring, not always.”
“With music off, each sound cuts in from silence, which is jarring.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable mechanics and a strong soundtrack, but it suffers from a simplistic execution that may not sustain long-term interest. While the game offers fun and engaging decision-making elements, some players find the overall experience to be amateurish.
“Beyond creative gameplay and story, the soundtrack to this game is amazing.”
“A fun game with a great mechanic.”
“But the execution is extremely amateur in all regards and the core gameplay is just a bit too simplistic to really keep you interested.”
“Gameplay isn't complicated and it's more about the decisions you make on the fly.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express that while customizations, such as controller layouts, enhance the game's playability, there is uncertainty regarding the overall replayability of the game itself. The excitement for potential replay value exists, but definitive insights are lacking.
“I created a custom layout for the Xbox 360 controller, which I've shared with the community, and that makes the game infinitely more playable in my opinion.”
“Excited to reach the end and see what kind of replay value it has as well.”
“Excited to reach the end and see what kind of replay value it has.”
“That being said, I don't know the replayability of the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being rewarding and rich, complementing its creative gameplay and impressive soundtrack. Overall, players find the narrative engaging and worthwhile.
“It is rewarding and story-rich.”
“Beyond creative gameplay and story, the soundtrack to this game is amazing.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the review highlights positive elements such as music, sound effects, and artwork, it does not provide specific feedback on the graphics themselves. Overall, the graphics may be considered satisfactory but are not the primary focus of the review.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a somewhat awkward delivery, particularly in the voice acting, which some players feel comes off as unprofessional and even suggests the actors are struggling to maintain their composure.
“The voice acting in the beginning is so funny that it feels like the actors are on the verge of laughing.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever jokes that kept me chuckling throughout.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of "Final Winter" appears to be linked to user engagement through advertisements, suggesting a reliance on ad-based revenue rather than traditional purchase models. However, specific details about the monetization strategy or user sentiment towards it are not provided in the text.
