Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel | Game Brain

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Ichirou recently moved back to Momiji, there he reunites with his childhood friend, Reika, but he also meets a strange girl who has a clear crush for him. With time new feelings are born and he will have to choose which girl he likes the most, but there could be unexpected consequences.

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Single-Player

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an engaging story with interesting character development and multiple endings, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
The CG art and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.
Despite some initial flaws, the combat system becomes more nuanced and engaging as the game progresses, providing a satisfying challenge.

The writing starts off overly edgy and poorly translated, which may deter players before they reach the more enjoyable parts of the story.
The combat system is criticized for being overly simplistic and reliant on RNG, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are noticeable technical issues, such as pixelated graphics and grammar mistakes, which detract from the overall polish of the game.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story is a blend of RPG gameplay and visual novel elements, featuring a mix of school life and darker themes, with character-driven narratives that allow players to choose their romantic paths. While the world-building and plot progression are described as unremarkable, the characters are likable and the storytelling is engaging, offering a balance of edginess and heartwarming moments. Overall, the narrative is considered interesting and well-structured, making it a captivating experience despite some inconsistencies in tone and pacing.
- “The story is not too long to tire of it and not too short to feel dissatisfied.”
- “From the amazing storyline that draws you in, to the unique character designs that connect you with the characters, this game is by far one of the most amazing visual novels I have ever played.”
- “I always find myself losing track of time as I get lost in the storyline, and get put into either Ichirou's or Yuki's point of views.”
- “The world-building, themes, dialogue, and plot progression are unremarkable in every way, but serve as an adequate vehicle for moving the romances, character arcs, and battles along, all of which made this game fun for me in the end.”
- “Either way, as I've mentioned, even with those small details, the story is charming and the characters are pretty likeable, especially Yuki, whose bad ending I ended up getting, though I don't know why, since I think I actually took the right choices.”
- “Although the story is not breathtaking, it's certainly interesting and its characters are consistent.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively setting the mood, particularly during battles, and contributing to the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the compositions, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience without being intrusive. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its visuals and narrative.
- “Music does a good job of setting the mood in most cases, especially during battle.”
- “The game's music, artwork, and storyline are beautiful and very well put together.”
- “Composers did music well.”
- “Cg art is decent, the music is okay, but the writing reads like a half-hearted translation (maybe it is, I don't know).”
- “Music is climactic, but it doesn't stand out over a dozen hours of gameplay.”
- “The music and sound design are lacking.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, featuring well-crafted sprites and animated backgrounds that enhance the visual experience. Players feel deeply engaged in the dark and intense world, effectively capturing the essence of a winter-themed narrative.
- “Cgs is so atmospheric; the sprites are well-made, and the animated backgrounds are a great advantage of the visual aspect.”
- “They made the game incredibly atmospheric.”
- “It immerses players in the atmosphere of the winter's empty mask world very well.”
- “It immerses players in the atmosphere of a winter's empty masked world well.”
- “The dark and intense atmosphere of the visual novel.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay combines RPG elements with a visual novel format, offering a compelling story and atmospheric music. Players can expect over a dozen hours of gameplay and multiple endings, enhancing replayability.
- “Not bad for RPG gameplay combined with a visual novel route; I also like this visual novel because the story is my type.”
- “The music is climactic, and there are over a dozen hours of gameplay with 8 different endings.”
- “If anyone wants to see gameplay or just wants to watch a walkthrough, check out my channel on YouTube.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game begins to unfold significantly after the initial hour, particularly during the first school scene, where the protagonist transitions to a new character. The engaging storyline and unique character designs enhance the player's connection to the characters, making it a standout visual novel experience.
- “From the amazing storyline that draws you in, to the unique character designs that connect you with the characters, this game is by far one of the most amazing visual novels I have ever played.”
- “After that one hour, the visual novel starts getting interesting; still edgy, but the actual character development begins when you get to the first school scene, where the protagonist switches from the one you had at the beginning to a dude who happens to bump into the previous protagonist.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The graphics are praised for their beauty and cohesion, with users highlighting the impressive integration of visuals, music, and storyline that enhance the overall aesthetic experience.
- “The game's music, artwork, and storyline are beautiful and very well put together.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, and the textures are low resolution.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of edgy storytelling and heartwarming moments, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with players.
- “The story, once again, is really edgy, but it can be pretty heartwarming as well.”

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