Lonely in the Winter

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Embark on the journey of Robbery Cold, a former soldier of the Kingdom of Thaltas, now living as a mercenary since a terrible tragedy struck his life, with his wife dying due to an incurable disease.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a creative and funny storyline that provides a light-hearted experience.
It offers multiple difficulty modes and a ranking system, adding replay value for players looking to challenge themselves.
The game is very affordable and can be completed in a short amount of time, making it a good option for a quick gaming session.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
It suffers from low-quality graphics and gameplay typical of RPG Maker asset flips, which may not appeal to dedicated gamers.
There are several grammar and balance issues, along with a lack of hints for some puzzles, which can lead to frustration.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lonely in the Winter" revolves around a father's quest to find a cure for a disease threatening his daughter after it claimed his wife, presenting a basic yet effective narrative. While the game features a mix of default art and unique cutscenes, players appreciate the engaging plot and cliffhanger ending, though many express a desire for a longer experience and further developments in the storyline. Overall, the narrative is described as creative, with a blend of humor and emotional depth, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “Lonely in the Winter is a story about Robbery Cole, who sets off to find a cure for a disease that has already claimed his wife, but is now threatening to claim his daughter as well.”
- “The storyline is quite creative and it has a funny and somehow moving aspect, with a cute touch.”
- “I give this game a 9/10; it is a short gameplay of about an hour or so and has a great story. I just wish it was longer.”
- “The story is quite basic, but it gets its point across.”
- “The plot is 'self-contained', but there is quite a big cliffhanger.”
- “Can you work on the next part of this game and make an update because I want to know the next part of this story...”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is heavily criticized for its low-quality, repetitive mechanics typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring basic navigation, item collection, and battles for experience points. However, some users find value in the game, suggesting that with additional content and diversity, it could improve significantly, while also noting that it avoids excessive grinding. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking depth but has potential for enhancement.
- “The gameplay is based on RPG Maker mechanics, where you navigate through roads and caves, finding items, buying supplies to recover health, and engaging in battles to gain experience and level up to unlock new abilities.”
- “No need to grind for hours to beat the game, but to extend the gameplay, there are secrets to discover.”
- “It's a good investment value for money, and the game is perhaps as good as the best-known game of its kind, but it could benefit from new events, new mobs, new items, and gameplay upgrades to diversify the experience.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is based on RPG Maker mechanics, where you navigate roads and caves, find items, buy supplies to recover health, and engage in battles to gain experience and level up to unlock new abilities.”
- “While there's no need to grind for hours to beat the game, the gameplay could be improved by adding new events, new mobs, new items, and diversifying the game experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the visuals and overall aesthetic, the limitations of the RPG Maker engine result in subpar fullscreen performance and a lack of HD support, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers.
- “Nice story, nice gameplay, nice graphics.”
- “Good graphics”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its ability to elicit genuine laughter, both from intentional comedic elements and unexpected bugs. The creative storyline adds a humorous yet touching dimension, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging replayability through its various difficulty modes.
- “Upsides are that it's pretty funny, and the five difficulty modes plus the rank system at the end gives it some replay value if you're looking to speedrun it or otherwise challenge yourself.”
- “Thumbs up because it made me laugh out loud a few times, though one of those was due to a really funny bug rather than something intended to happen by the developer.”
- “The storyline is quite creative and it has a funny and somehow moving aspect, with a cute touch.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised for enhancing the gameplay experience, with many players finding it enjoyable and atmospheric. However, some users express disappointment at the game's short duration, wishing they could experience the music for a longer time.
- “The music of the game is very good to listen to while playing.”
- “I love your game; the gameplay and atmosphere are very good, and the music is awesome. However, I find it very sad that the game is over so quickly.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability through its five difficulty modes and a ranking system, appealing to players interested in speedrunning or challenging themselves. However, many users feel there isn't a strong incentive to replay the game beyond these features.
- “The upsides are that it's pretty funny, and the five difficulty modes plus the rank system at the end give it some replay value if you're looking to speedrun it or otherwise challenge yourself.”
- “Not much reason for replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's optimization features, including the ability to select difficulty levels and receive a performance rating at the end, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “You can even select the game difficulty, and at the end of the game, it rates your overall performance :)”
- “The optimization options allow for a tailored experience, making it easy to adjust settings for the best performance.”
- “I love how the game provides detailed feedback on my strategies, helping me optimize my approach for better results.”