Frosty Kiss

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Frosty Kiss is a single player casual simulation game with romance, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by IIchan Eroge Team and was released on January 8, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated! "Frosty Kiss" is a tiny piece of this holiday that will bring back the well-loved characters of the novel one more time, even if it lasts only for a few moments. But somewhere deep in your heart should always be a place for celebration …

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Audience ScoreBased on 329 reviews

story38 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Free and easy to start, offering a quick and cozy visual novel experience with multiple endings.
Nice art style and appealing background music that enhance the festive atmosphere.
Serves as a warm, nostalgic sequel to Everlasting Summer, providing closure for fans with familiar characters.

Very short gameplay with minimal interaction and only a few choices leading to different endings.
Poor English translation with numerous typos, grammatical errors, and awkward phrasing impacting story flow.
Default launch in Russian language and unintuitive menu/settings make it difficult for non-Russian speakers to navigate.

story
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Frosty Kiss" is a short, atmospheric visual novel serving as a fan-made continuation of "Everlasting Summer," focusing on a warm, festive New Year's theme with multiple light-hearted and wholesome endings. While it may lack depth, complexity, and significant character development, the story is generally enjoyed by fans of the original game for its nostalgic and cute portrayal of beloved characters, despite some grammar issues and brevity. Overall, it's a pleasant, easy-to-experience narrative best appreciated by those familiar with the original.
- “Frosty Kiss is a delightful little free visual novel that delivers a short, atmospheric story with multiple endings and very quick achievements.”
- “I really felt like I was reading a little story about this group of friends with a family vibe and attitude; it's just so adorable to see Slavya and Lena cooking together or even Ulyana and Alisa playing together with firecrackers in the snow!”
- “The music is great, the art is well done, and the story is simple but sweet, worth your time especially since it is free.”
- “The story is very short — can be finished in just a few minutes.”
- “While the story seems intended to be light-hearted and whimsical, it's plagued by an overwhelming amount of illogical word choices and spelling/grammatical errors which disrupt the flow of the story and prevent any feel-good moments from being impactful.”
- “Riding on the success of another studio's production, this adds little to the original story and serves merely as fan service, not really caring whether or not the story makes sense as long as they keep all the pretty girls in it.”
music
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this visual novel is widely praised for its atmospheric, catchy, and well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the game's mood and complements its art style. While some players note issues like repetitiveness and lack of transitions between tracks, overall the soundtrack is considered a highlight and a key reason to enjoy or replay the game.
- “The unique art style and standout music enhance the atmosphere, making each scene memorable.”
- “Seriously though, the music alone is worth the time to check this out.”
- “So if you've played Everlasting Summer, give this mini sequel its shot and if you want to listen to its beautiful music for hours, you might just get hooked on replaying it again and again.”
- “Music always repeats and doesn't fit the game.”
- “The soundtrack is okay, I suppose; you probably won't be playing this game for hours before deciding you've had enough of it.”
- “The music does not fade out and fade in, which is a minor drawback.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive consistent praise for their unique, charming, and faithful art style reminiscent of Everlasting Summer, with appealing character designs and backgrounds that enhance the atmosphere. While some note inconsistencies in artwork quality and minor polish issues, overall the visuals are considered pleasant, calming, and a strong point of the game.
- “The unique art style and standout music enhance the atmosphere, making each scene memorable.”
- “The artstyle is simple, unique, and charming, along with the character designs.”
- “The background artworks are quite appealing and comfortable; I like how the style is reminiscent of the backgrounds in Everlasting Summer.”
- “The girls don't seem much like their former selves and the artwork is not consistent.”
- “The graphics are ok, even though some people could think that they don't look so polished as you usually see in a regular visual novel.”
- “It's short with little artwork and the writing needs some editing, but otherwise it's a fine continuation from endless summer.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is characterized by a warm, heartfelt, and wholesome tone that offers a touching, intimate, and cozy experience for fans of the original game. Though the story is relatively short and somewhat clichéd, it provides satisfying emotional growth for characters and a heartwarming, nostalgic sequel that serves as a comforting send-off. Overall, it resonates strongly with players who care about the characters, delivering a gentle and uplifting emotional closure.
- “Semyon matured emotionally a bit (just a bit, don't worry :) probably due to the previous events and is able to ask a girl out or wants to provide affection for the ones he cares about now, which is nice.”
- “Set a year after Semyon's return from Sovyonok, the game offers a brief yet heartwarming New Year's Eve celebration where players choose which girl to spend the holiday with, decisions that are harder than picking a New Year’s resolution you’ll actually keep.”
- “The novel is very heartwarming, and seeing these characters again and interacting with each other but not in the camp is touching, as this may be the last time we see these characters (although I hope not).”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily consists of reading and clicking through text, typical of a visual novel, with minimal interactive elements. Some users found the writing and translation lacking, and minor interface issues slightly hinder the experience, but the short length of the game minimizes these drawbacks. Overall, gameplay is considered simple and straightforward, appealing mainly to fans of the story and characters.
- “Enjoyed the gameplay as a holiday reunion with all the everlasting characters.”
- “Despite this, there are some minor drawbacks, such as minor translation and word choice errors (i.e. “go get a warm”), the fact that the soundtracks do not fade in and out, and how the activation of the menu is not very user-friendly during play (it is not as easy to open the menu in this game compared to other games); however, because this is such a short game, these drawbacks do not affect much of the overall gameplay.”
- “Gameplay - reading.”
- “Minimal gameplay beyond reading and clicking through text.”
- “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?'”
- “Despite this, there are some minor drawbacks, such as minor translation and word choice errors (e.g., “go get a warm”), the fact that the soundtracks do not fade in and out, and how the activation of the menu is not very user-friendly during play (it is not as easy to open the menu in this game compared to other games); however, because this is such a short game, these drawbacks do not affect much of the overall gameplay.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The game offers a short but captivating visual novel experience with a distinctive art style and standout music that greatly enhance its atmospheric storytelling. Players appreciate the pleasant, laid-back vibe and memorable scenes, supported by a soundtrack that perfectly complements the emotional tone and seasonal setting. Overall, the atmosphere is engaging and adds depth to the narrative.
- “Short visual novel with atmospheric storytelling and music that many players enjoy.”
- “The unique art style and standout music enhance the atmosphere, making each scene memorable.”
- “The music adds to that atmosphere and offers a laid-back vibe and the tone of every character pleasantly suggests that there will always be something to look forward to in life.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple endings based on player choices, providing some replay value, though opinions vary from low to moderately high. However, the small open-world map and limited variety reduce overall replayability for some players.
- “High replay value (go back and get all the happy endings).”
- “Replay value: 6/10.”
- “[b]Replay value[/b] ★☆☆☆☆”
- “Replay value: 6/10”
- “Includes multiple endings tied to choices, giving slightly more replay value.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is largely tedious, resembling a slow, click-by-click reading experience akin to a visual novel with little engagement. The default Russian language setting further hampers early progression and may discourage players, though it offers some appeal for achievement farming.
- “You'll need a second live for grinding.”
- “The game lasts under an hour and starts off in Russian by default, making it tedious at the start and potentially turning people off.”
- “Game starts off with Russian language by default, making it tedious at the start and might turn people off; option to change to English is the third option in the main menu.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game often stems unintentionally from a poor English translation, with some dialogue being hilariously awkward and causing players to laugh out loud. This unpolished localization adds an amusing, if unintended, charm to the experience.
- “As other reviews have said, the English translation is not very good, and at some points actually made me laugh out loud.”
- “The English translation is bad, sometimes hilariously bad ('she gave me the feels...' - omg xd).”
- “It's kinda funny to ponder whether Lena's ending is not 'canon' due to this or... could go both ways actually.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is minimal due to limited time, resulting in little to no plot progression, but the charming art style and cozy atmosphere provide a pleasant, festive experience for fans.
- “While limited time hampers deep character development, it remains a delightful, cozy escape perfect for fans seeking a festive and heartwarming experience.”
- “The art style is simple, unique, and charming, along with the character designs.”
- “There is really no character development or plot to speak of.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for being bug-free, indicating a stable and smooth performance without major technical issues.