Lonely in the Winter

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Lonely in the Winter is a single player tactical role playing game with comedy and anime themes. It was developed by SoyeR and was released on February 15, 2018. It received negative reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a creative and somewhat humorous storyline that can be engaging for players.
It offers multiple difficulty modes and a ranking system, providing some replay value for those looking to challenge themselves.
The game is very affordable and can be completed in a short amount of time, making it a quick and enjoyable experience.

The game suffers from quality issues typical of RPG Maker titles, including low-quality graphics and gameplay mechanics.
It is extremely short, with many players feeling underwhelmed by the lack of content and cliffhanger ending.
There are several bugs and balance issues that can detract from the overall experience, including softlocks and poorly designed puzzles.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered basic yet effective, centering on a father's quest to save his daughter from a disease that took his wife. While it features a mix of dramatic and humorous elements, players appreciate the added depth from updated backstory and cutscenes. Overall, the narrative is engaging, with a self-contained plot that leaves room for a cliffhanger, prompting interest in potential future installments.
- “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, 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
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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.”
- “Finally, it's a good investment value for money, and the game is perhaps as good as the best-known game of its kind, but for that, you should add new events, new mobs, new items, and upgrade the gameplay 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.”
- “No need to grind for hours to beat the game, but to make the gameplay last, there are secrets to discover.”
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, the RPG Maker engine limits quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options. This has led to dissatisfaction among dedicated modern PC gamers, despite some positive remarks about the overall aesthetic.
- “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
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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 contributing to replay value 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 over 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.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found the audio quality to be subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
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.”
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 :)”