Last Night of Winter

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Last Night of Winter is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by DigitalZeon and was released on August 9, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A souls-like action-RPG with lots of battles and exploration. Defeat your enemies, steal their weapons, and uncover the secret of the stronghold.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The level design is nostalgic and well-executed, reminiscent of classic games like Dark Souls and Zelda.
The combat is enjoyable and varied, with unique weapons that encourage exploration and experimentation.
The story and characters are well-written, providing a compelling narrative that keeps players engaged.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.
Combat mechanics can feel clunky at times, with issues related to dodging and input responsiveness.
Save points are infrequent, and the inventory system is limited, making gameplay feel frustrating at times.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging characters and a cryptic narrative that encourages player interpretation. While some players appreciate the solid themes and writing, others feel the story is too brief and lacks depth, with calls for more content and alternate endings. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect, though some players desire a more substantial narrative experience.
- “It all around is very good, from the mechanics, level design, story, soundtrack, etc. It is fairly short, but it is a fitting length in regards to the story.”
- “A story is playing out in this game, and it's a good story with a solid theme.”
- “Excellently written story and fantastically challenging game that's going on my favorites list from now until the end of time.”
- “I should not be playing for 90 minutes and have no story, no interesting scenery, no characters, no music, and bad combat.”
- “-not enough story!”
- “-no alternate endings, more of an illusion of the player's effect on the story far as I know.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with standout tracks that effectively evoke the right moods, particularly during key moments like battles. However, some users noted inconsistencies in audio quality for certain songs, and there is a strong desire among players for easier access to the soundtrack, especially the final boss theme. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight of the game.
- “The soundtrack is also phenomenal.”
- “The tracks all evoke the proper moods and the music from the battles towards the end was great.”
- “One issue: I need to listen to the final boss theme on a daily basis, where do I obtain/purchase the soundtrack?”
- “I should not be playing for 90 minutes and have no story, no interesting scenery, no characters, no music, and bad combat.”
- “The music quality on some songs seemed like 22kHz or something.”
- “I looked through each and every public upload for all of the artists in the music credits but I could not find it.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, level design, and entertaining battles, offering a mix of challenge and enjoyment that appeals to both casual and seasoned players. While the game is relatively short, it effectively complements the story, and its cute indie aesthetic adds to the overall experience. However, some players have noted issues with specific mechanics, such as the back jump, which can be frustrating at times.
- “Great game, definitely a recommendation for anyone who likes cute indie games with soul and challenging but fun gameplay.”
- “Nice looking game, fun mechanics, and gameplay grows on you with some very entertaining battles.”
- “Gameplay is non-stop enjoyable and offers a significant challenge to even the most seasoned players.”
- “The back jump mechanic kept acting up on me at inconvenient times.”
- “The combat and gameplay take a lot of inspiration from Demon's Souls and The Binding of Isaac.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which enhances the overall experience of the game. However, some players find the visual presentation can contribute to a challenging gameplay experience, reminiscent of the Dark Souls series.
- “I really like the story and the art style; I want to play more.”
- “It was a fun game; I like the art style, and the combat reminds me of Dark Souls games.”
- “I really like the story and the art style, but the graphics make it a bit of a masochistic experience at this point.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging quality and appealing pixel art, effectively enhancing the overall experience without becoming overwhelming. Additionally, the game's stamina management adds a layer of challenge that complements the atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere is great, and it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “Very nice atmosphere and pixel art, with severe stamina management.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, noting that it avoids excessive grinding and procedural generation, allowing for a more straightforward and enjoyable linear experience reminiscent of classic action-adventure titles.
- “The game is just fun, and it's refreshing to see a linear action-adventure game that doesn't rely on procedural generation and grinding to pad the hours when I just want to sit down and play through a game like in the old days.”