Winter

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Winter is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Frostfall Realms Studios and was released on March 15, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Face mythical creatures from ancient mythologies face to face, create an army and fight back before winter swallows you.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and immersive atmosphere that beautifully capture the essence of winter and Slavic mythology.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy, resource management, and combat that keeps players hooked.
Rich lore and a captivating narrative that enhance the overall experience, making it a must-play for fans of atmospheric games.

Lacks a proper tutorial and clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand the gameplay mechanics.
Technical issues such as unresponsive controls, poor AI behavior, and a lack of updates contribute to a frustrating experience.
Many reviews suggest it is a clone of the Kingdom series, with minimal innovation and unfinished features, leading to disappointment among players.

graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals and unique pixel art style that enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic retro aesthetic, others note issues with optimization and cluttered visuals. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful and immersive, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is really engaging.”
- “With stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, it captures the essence of solitude and exploration.”
- “The visuals in this game are absolutely stunning.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics are bad, the optimization is also lame; in general, I'll give it 3/10.”
atmosphere
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
25%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of music, visuals, and storytelling, creating an immersive experience that evokes feelings of wonder and reflection. Reviewers highlight the unique pixel art style and attention to detail, which enhance the sense of mystery and enchantment, particularly in its winter and Slavic myth-inspired settings. Overall, the atmospheric elements significantly contribute to the game's appeal, making it a standout choice for fans of adventure and strategy genres.
- “A truly atmospheric and magical game.”
- “The attention to detail in the environment creates a truly chilling atmosphere, while the storyline keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “An unusual economic game that captivates with mechanics and immersion in a harsh fairy-tale atmosphere based on Slavic myths.”
- “The game's atmosphere evokes a sense of wonder and reflection, making it a unique experience.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging and addictive mechanics, often described as challenging yet rewarding, with intuitive controls that cater to both novices and experienced players. Many reviews highlight the captivating atmosphere and stunning visuals that enhance the overall experience, while some critiques mention a lack of originality in mechanics. Overall, the gameplay successfully immerses players in a rich narrative and unique settings, particularly drawing from Slavic mythology.
- “Exceptional indie title that successfully combines captivating gameplay, stunning visuals, and a thought-provoking narrative.”
- “The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, and the music and atmosphere help to create a truly captivating experience.”
- “Great atmospheric game, beautiful pixel graphics, and addictive gameplay.”
- “This game has nothing to be proud of, from the gameplay to the music, or even the generic, if not awful, art (except the bunny, that one is cute).”
- “Playing it, I would say it is a copy of most game mechanics with a different setting and worse graphics.”
- “The gameplay itself, in principle, is not for me, but here, coupled with the style and graphics, it’s addictive.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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47%
10%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive and atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it as annoying or poorly implemented. Some players highlight the haunting soundtrack and its ability to capture themes of solitude and exploration, while a few mention technical issues with audio controls. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, contributing to its captivating atmosphere.
- “The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, and the music and atmosphere help to create a truly captivating experience.”
- “With stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, it captures the essence of solitude and exploration.”
- “The game is very addictive, the plot is crazy, the music and visuals are top notch.”
- “This is basically a kingdom clone, with minimal features and broken features where you run around, drop coins to make the worker work, or on other things I couldn't understand their purpose, other than making some awful music bits.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls (the controls are there, they just don't work), so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The game is lacking pretty much any basic features, like a proper settings menu (only has music and SFX settings), it has an auto save that doesn't work with no manual saving, so you can't get back to your current game, no HUD besides the coin pouch (no HP/stamina bar for either you or the NPCs), no feedback on damage taken from you/enemies/NPCs, no information on how to achieve the goal and how to survive; there's just nothing.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
26%
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The game's story is praised for its unique blend of atmosphere and engaging narrative, with many reviewers highlighting its artful storytelling and emotional depth. The well-crafted plot, combined with top-notch graphics and music, creates an immersive experience that keeps players hooked for hours. While some players express a desire for more clarity in the storyline, the overall reception is positive, with expectations for further development in its early access phase.
- “It stands out in the crowded landscape of adventure games, offering a unique blend of atmosphere and storytelling.”
- “The story is touching to the core.”
- “It's hard to ask for bugs in the community forum when the game keeps me involved for only 5 minutes... what is the story?”
- “Cool mythology storyline, where you need to kill all scary creatures.”
- “The attention to detail in the environment creates a truly chilling atmosphere, while the storyline keeps you engaged for hours.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight that the game offers high replayability, with each launch providing a fresh and unique experience, making every playthrough feel like a new adventure.
- “Replayability: every game launch is a new adventure.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspiciously timed reviews, often in broken English or Russian, which appear to promote the game while simultaneously targeting other low-quality titles. These reviews suggest a pattern of manipulation, indicating that the game may be part of a broader trend of asset flips and cash grabs on the platform.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with prices that seem designed to squeeze every penny from players.”
- “It’s frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to justify spending more on a game that should be complete.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deeply touching narrative, which resonates profoundly with players.
- “The story is touching to the core.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users citing poor graphics and overall performance issues, leading to low ratings around 3/10.
- “The graphics are bad, the optimization is also lame; in general, I'll give it 3/10.”