Of Frost and Flowers

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Of Frost and Flowers is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy, romance, mystery and anime themes. It was developed by Elseth Games and was released on April 28, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and heartfelt writing with emotional and well-developed characters and routes.
Beautiful art style for character sprites, fitting soundtrack, and good attention to detail.
Free-to-play with multiple endings and routes that provide a fulfilling overall experience.

CG artwork quality is inconsistent and often considered poor compared to sprites.
Story pacing can feel slow or rushed in parts, with some routes less developed and predictable.
Limited impactful choices reduce player agency and replayability, making it feel more like reading than interactive gameplay.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "of frost and flowers" is a heartfelt and immersive fantasy otome with strong worldbuilding and emotional depth, featuring two distinct routes that offer unique perspectives on the protagonist's journey. While some find the narrative predictable, rushed, or simplistic with limited player choices, others praise its charm, thoughtful writing, and memorable characters, making it a touching and engaging experience overall.
- “The writing is heartfelt and emotional, with a tone that feels both gentle and bittersweet, making it easy to get immersed in the story.”
- “Despite these minor flaws, Of Frost and Flowers is a touching, introspective experience that lingers in your heart even after the credits roll — a story about love blooming even in the coldest of places.”
- “I don't want to get into spoilers but the team did a really good job at differentiating between two very similar characters in a way that really added to plot immersion, seriously amazing stellar writing job!”
- “A rather disappointing story with ugly CGs.”
- “The storytelling was very simple and felt somewhat halfheartedly put together.”
- “Without any explanations to many of the situations in the story, it just seems very predictable and rather stereotypical.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a heartfelt and emotionally immersive experience with well-written, bittersweet endings and deeply developed love interests. Its gentle tone, elegant art style, and evocative soundtrack enhance the story's emotional impact, often leaving players genuinely moved and attached to the characters. Despite minor flaws, it stands out as a touching and memorable narrative about love and personal growth.
- “All endings were so well written that they deserve a sigh of 'man, this is so heartwarmingly wholesome'.”
- “The writing is heartfelt and emotional, with a tone that feels both gentle and bittersweet, making it easy to get immersed in the story.”
- “The game is a touching, introspective experience that lingers in your heart even after the credits roll — a story about love blooming even in the coldest of places.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music is widely praised for enhancing the game's emotional depth and atmosphere, with a varied and well-placed soundtrack that significantly enriches the overall experience. Players appreciate its contribution to the setting and mood, often highlighting it as a standout element alongside the art style and storytelling.
- “The art style is soft and elegant, perfectly matching the game’s atmospheric tone, while the soundtrack enhances the emotional weight of key scenes.”
- “It's got different paths to explore, and the awesome sound and music makes the whole experience even better.”
- “Even though it's a short game (about five hours of gameplay), the worldbuilding, music, and storyline are all phenomenal.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a soft, elegant art style that complements its atmospheric tone, with detailed visuals blending mystery and fantasy effectively. While the sprite artwork and background music are praised, some CG scenes receive criticism for lower quality, and bonus artwork is seen as inconsistent. Overall, the graphics are visually appealing but occasionally uneven in execution.
- “The art style is soft and elegant, perfectly matching the game’s atmospheric tone, while the soundtrack enhances the emotional weight of key scenes.”
- “Of Frost and Flowers has awesome graphics that make the game visually appealing.”
- “The detailed graphics and well-made characters mix mystery and fantasy really well.”
- “Sure, the artwork is okay but this is the first game I've played where the bonus scenes are drawn more poorly than when you see your character in the UI.”
- “The game's content can be lacking, the CG art style is definitely far from the best I've seen.”
- “I liked the overall feel but the CG in some scenes was startlingly bad compared to the rest of the artwork.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily involves clicking through dialogue with some choices that influence the story, offering around 5-6.5 hours of interactive novel experience. While one review criticizes the dialogue quality, others appreciate the engaging worldbuilding and multiple routes that add depth to the gameplay.
- “Even though it's a short game (about five hours of gameplay), the worldbuilding, music, and storyline are all phenomenal.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “As for the gameplay, Of Frost and Flowers has several choices presented throughout the story.”
- “As I mentioned, this is a free-to-play game, and there's plenty of gameplay, as it took me around 6.5 hours to complete all of the routes and get all of the achievements.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-crafted, offering laugh-out-loud moments that blend seamlessly with emotional and serious themes, creating a touching and memorable experience. Players appreciate the balance between funny dialogue and heartfelt storytelling.
- “The dialogue is also laugh-out-loud funny; I definitely had to take a few moments to compose myself during parts of the story.”
- “This was a great, touching game that almost made me cry when one route's journey went from funny, everyday, emotional moments to conquering fears and serious endings because I was so sad that it was ending.”
- “One route is heavier on the funny stuff and one seems shorter but probably isn't, I don't know really.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s atmosphere is praised for its soft, elegant art style that complements the tone, while the soundtrack and sound effects effectively enhance the emotional impact of key scenes.
- “The art style is soft and elegant, perfectly matching the game’s atmospheric tone, while the soundtrack enhances the emotional weight of key scenes.”
- “The sounds, including music and effects, add to the atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is somewhat limited due to many choices feeling more cosmetic than significantly impactful.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in this context is described as tedious and slow, likened to reading a novel where progression requires repetitive clicking for each sentence, which diminishes the enjoyment and pacing of the experience.

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Of Frost and Flowers is a casual simulation game with fantasy, romance, mystery and anime themes.

Of Frost and Flowers is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Of Frost and Flowers.

Of Frost and Flowers was released on April 28, 2023.

Of Frost and Flowers was developed by Elseth Games.

Of Frost and Flowers has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Of Frost and Flowers for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Of Frost and Flowers is a single player game.

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