Midvinter

About Midvinter

Midvinter is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Talecore and was released on May 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

In this cozy little point-and-click fairy-tale, you are a gnome on an abandoned farm. When you realize that humans have come to live there once more, you find yourself useful again - but also that you might have to work harder than ever to keep them safe from the dark creatures that lurk out in the forest. You might even have to call on some of the fair folks for help. Their aid, however, does not…

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story7 positive mentions

Charming and cozy point-and-click adventure with an original Scandinavian folklore theme.
Beautiful and soothing soundtrack that enhances the atmospheric experience.
Multiple endings and achievements encourage replayability despite the game's short length.

Very short gameplay duration, generally under an hour, leading to low content value.
Slow movement speed and some awkward or amateur voice acting, especially in English versions.
Lack of depth in story and folklore exposition, resulting in a shallow narrative experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple yet charming, often rooted in Scandinavian folklore and offering multiple endings based on player choices. While some find it engaging and meaningful, others feel it lacks depth, with straightforward and brief narrative elements that could benefit from more lore and complexity. Overall, it provides a feel-good, culturally intriguing experience suitable for those who appreciate short, story-driven games.
- “The story is surprisingly good and kept me interested throughout.”
- “The story is nice and your choices in the game lead to three different endings, which was fun as I am always a sucker for games where choices matter.”
- “This charming, feel-good game is based on Scandinavian folklore, which was a compelling enough reason for me to try it out, as I find gaming to be a great way to learn about various mythologies of interest when incorporated into this medium of storytelling.”
- “The story (if you can even call "monsters threatens to take child, you bring your big sister with you after doing groceries for her, monster leaves" a story) and the puzzles are all very straightforward and uninteresting, the art is bad, and the game is extremely short and absolutely not worth the price.”
- “I wish it at least could have gone somewhat into depth of the backstory and lore of the various creatures and spirits we meet.”
- “Point n click mechanics are very straightforward, the story is fairly basic and voice acting isn't great.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is widely praised for its soothing, beautiful, and atmospheric qualities, often evoking Scandinavian folklore and winter themes. Reviewers found the soundtrack to be a standout feature that enhances the game's mood, though some noted it can become repetitive over its short duration. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a heartfelt and integral part of the game's charm.
- “It is hard to say a lot about a game this short (approx 30 min), however, I must say that I loved the artwork and the music especially - very soothing.”
- “If you are into Scandinavian folklore and music you are going to love this!”
- “The dark artwork and the haunting music will keep you playing till the very end in just one sitting.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The game's graphics feature charming 2D artwork with a traditional, fairy-tale inspired style that many find soothing and evocative of folklore. While some users feel the art could use more polish and aren't fully sold on it, the overall visual presentation effectively complements the game's atmosphere and mythology.
- “Charming 2D graphics and a fun little character, check.”
- “The art style feels traditional and beautiful, which is what really grabbed my interest.”
- “Graphical style is good and does great service to the mythology the game is based on.”
- “The graphics aren't all that great, and neither is the voice acting.”
- “There's no challenge, and there's very little exposition about the actual folklore, and I wasn't sold on the artwork.”
- “Art style could use some polish but doesn't affect too much from the overall experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and somewhat simple, featuring point-and-click mechanics with a few unique quirks that set it apart from other games in the genre. While the puzzle design might cause occasional confusion due to unclear mechanics, the overall experience is short but distinct. However, the gameplay lacks depth and the story and voice acting are basic.
- “The gameplay is simple and short but the developer made some effort to make his/her little gem different than the other point-and-click games.”
- “I could go back to play Skyrim, but the Nordic feeling doesn't carry the same kind of mood, with its combat-oriented gameplay.”
- “Point-and-click mechanics are very straightforward, the story is fairly basic and voice acting isn't great.”
- “In this game, I didn't understand a quirk in the mechanics of a puzzle and a description, so I overlooked something I could do.”
- “Gameplay has a quirk that you can never simply move.”
- “Point and click mechanics are very straightforward, the story is fairly basic and voice acting isn't great.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong, immersive quality enhanced by a beautiful and fitting soundtrack, though some find the music repetitive over time. The game offers a charming, atmospheric experience, albeit short in duration.
- “It really adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and music are good, and I'd like more to do so I can spend more time in Midvinter.”
- “A very atmospheric game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability overall, with most users experiencing no glitches or bugs. Occasional minor issues do occur but are easily resolved by reloading, aided by automatic saving between scenes.
- “I am impressed that this is mainly a one-person development, with the soundtrack composed by a second individual, and I experienced no glitches or bugs.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Replayability is limited, primarily appealing to those aiming to explore all endings and achievements, though the game is somewhat short.
- “A bit short but still has replay value.”
- “Very little replay value unless you want to see all the endings and get all the achievements.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is noted for its quirky and unexpected situations, such as a heroic gnome aiding a dangerous lake creature, blending dark and whimsical elements in a playful way.