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The Winter Mind

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33%Game Brain Score
emotional, music
story, atmosphere
55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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The Winter Mind is a single player action game. It was developed by Sempiternal Rain and was released on September 7, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Winter Mind is a visual novel about a girl who suffers from mental illness and goes to the store to buy groceries in the cold winter. She has lived her whole life with a voice in her head that accompanies her in this ordeal of going to the store. The game is based on real events and was inspired by Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk Completion time: 10 minutes The game has t…

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The atmosphere, graphics, and music are well-refined and create an enjoyable experience.
  • The game offers a touching story about a girl dealing with mental health challenges, presented with sensitivity and grace.
  • It's a short but pleasant game that can be appreciated for its unique winter-themed narrative.
  • The game is criticized for being a derivative and less engaging copy of 'Milk Inside a Bag Inside a Bag', lacking depth and originality.
  • Many players found the writing and English translation to be poor, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with some players completing it in under ten minutes, leading to feelings of it being a waste of time.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that it superficially mimics elements from other narratives without grasping their deeper significance. However, the inclusion of a character with mental health issues has been positively noted, and the winter-themed plot has resonated well with certain players, making it worth experiencing for some.

    • “It is nice to see a story featuring a character with mental health issues, so overall I would say it's worth playing just for that.”
    • “I love this story! <3”
    • “It's like the dev tried to copy the surface level aspects of the story but didn't understand why each story element was actually there.”
    • “The plot is similar to that game.”
    • “But here we see a story about winter.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching narrative centered around the girl and snow, which resonates with players. While some users wished for more visual expressions, such as faces, the overall storytelling remains impactful and well-received.

    • “The story of the girl and the snow is really touching; I wished I could have seen some faces (like her mom's or hers), but even without that, it's really good.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making the experience unforgettable.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captures the essence of love and loss.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its refined graphics and exceptional music, which together create a soothing and comfortable experience. Despite criticisms regarding its short length, the pixel art and soundtrack significantly enhance the overall ambiance.

    • “The simple pixel art and soundtrack offer a soothing and comfortable atmosphere.”
    • “I saw a lot of bad opinions about this game and I wonder why... the game is very short, but the atmosphere, graphics, and music (especially the music) are really well refined.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its refinement, contributing to a soothing and comfortable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, despite the game's brevity.

    • “I saw a lot of bad opinions about this game and I wonder why... the game is very short, but the atmosphere, graphics, and music (especially the music) are really well refined.”
    • “The simple pixel art and soundtrack offer a soothing and comfortable atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users highlighting the refined atmosphere and visual quality as standout features, despite some criticism regarding the game's length.

    • “I saw a lot of bad opinions about this game and I wonder why... the game is very short, but the atmosphere, graphics, and music (especially the music) are really well refined.”
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The Winter Mind is a action game.

The Winter Mind is available on PC and Windows.

The Winter Mind was released on September 7, 2025.

The Winter Mind was developed by Sempiternal Rain.

The Winter Mind has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

The Winter Mind is a single player game.

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