Lonely in the Winter
- November 4, 2017
- SoyeR
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Get on itch.io StoreEmbark 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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Reviews
- The game features a creative and interesting storyline that provides a fun and goofy adventure.
- It offers multiple difficulty modes and a ranking system, adding some replay value for players looking to challenge themselves.
- Despite its short length, the game has moments of humor and charm that can make players laugh.
- The game is very short, typically taking only about an hour to complete, leaving players wanting more.
- It suffers from low-quality graphics and gameplay typical of RPG Maker asset flips, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are several grammar and balance issues, along with a lack of hints for some puzzles, making the gameplay frustrating at times.
- story15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story of "Lonely in the Winter" follows Cole's quest to find a cure for a disease threatening his daughter after it claimed his wife, presenting a straightforward yet impactful narrative. While the plot is described as basic, it effectively conveys its themes and includes engaging elements like dramatic scenes and a cliffhanger ending, leaving players eager for more. Overall, the storyline is praised for its creativity and emotional depth, despite the game's brevity.
“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.”
“There are not so many battles, but the plot is really cool!”
“The story is quite basic, but it gets its point across.”
“The plot is 'self-contained', but there is quite a big cliffhanger.”
“Lonely in the Winter is a story about Robbery Cole, who sets off to find a cure for a disease that already claimed his wife, but is now threatening to claim his daughter as well.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its low-quality, repetitive design typical of RPG Maker titles, with poor visuals and mechanics. However, some users find it enjoyable and value for money, suggesting that with additional content and diversity, it could reach the level of better-known games in the genre. The game avoids excessive grinding, offering secrets to enhance longevity.
“Finally, it's a good investment value for money, and the game is perhaps as good as the best-known game of its kind. However, to enhance the experience, new events, new mobs, new items, and gameplay upgrades should be added.”
“Good gameplay.”
“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.”
“No need to grind for hours to beat the game, but to make the gameplay last, there are secrets to discover.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the visuals, the RPG Maker engine limits the quality, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but hindered by the engine's constraints.
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through its five difficulty modes and a ranking system, appealing to players interested in speedrunning or challenging themselves. However, some users feel there isn't much incentive to replay the game beyond these features.
“Not much reason for replayability.”
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the gameplay and atmosphere, contributing to an overall positive experience, though some players express disappointment at the game's short duration.
“I love your game! The gameplay and atmosphere are very good, and the music is awesome.”
“The music in this game creates an incredible atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really complements the gameplay, making every moment feel special.”
