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Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel is a single player casual role playing game with romance, mystery, anime and violence themes. It was developed by Eternal Night Studios and was released on March 4, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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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90%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • Engaging and unique story with multiple endings and branching paths that keep players invested.
  • High-quality CG artwork and atmospheric music that enhance the overall visual novel experience.
  • Combat system offers strategic and challenging boss fights with selectable difficulty levels.
  • Combat system is heavily reliant on RNG, leading to frustrating difficulty spikes and imbalanced encounters.
  • Inconsistent and sometimes amateurish writing with grammar issues and overly edgy tone in early parts.
  • Visual inconsistencies between high-quality CGs and lower quality or mismatched sprite art, affecting immersion.

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and features multiple endings driven by player choices, blending RPG and visual novel elements with a mix of dark, edgy themes and moments of heartwarming character development. While some find the world-building and plot progression unremarkable or uneven, the dual perspectives and character-driven narrative keep the experience compelling. Overall, the story’s length is well-balanced, with unique characters and intriguing storytelling that many players find immersive and enjoyable.

    • “There were a good amount of choices to make to guide the story to different endings; I got to four of the endings.”
    • “It's a pretty interesting setting, pretty much like the writing style and structure; you'll be switching between characters as you progress through the story.”
    • “From the amazing story line 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Not very tightened storytelling.”
    • “The backgrounds, in some cases, seem to be really out of place, like the one from the cafeteria being really bright and cartoony in contrast to the really grim story.”

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music is generally well-received, effectively setting the mood, especially during battles, and is praised for its quality and non-intrusive nature. Many reviewers find the soundtrack beautiful and well-composed, complementing the game's overall atmosphere.

    • “Music does a good job of setting the mood in most cases, especially during battle.”
    • “Music is climatic, over a dozen hours of gameplay, 8 endings.”
    • “The game's music, artwork, and storyline are beautiful and very well put together.”
    • “Cg art is decent, the music is okay, but the writing reads like a half-arsed translation (maybe it is, I don't know).”
    • “No music.”
    • “No music and sound design.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a dark and intense atmosphere, enhanced by well-crafted sprites, animated backgrounds, and immersive CGs that effectively bring the world of Winter's Empty Mask to life.

    • “CGs are so atmospheric; sprites are well-made, backgrounds are animated, which is a great advantage for the visual part.”
    • “The game creates a very atmospheric experience.”
    • “It immerses players well in the atmosphere of the winter's empty mask's world.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines RPG elements with a visual novel style, offering over a dozen hours of engaging content and multiple endings (8 total). Players appreciate the story and atmospheric music, making it appealing for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “Not bad for RPG gameplay combined with a visual novel route; I also like this visual novel because the story is my type.”
    • “Music is climatic, with over a dozen hours of gameplay and 8 endings.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game begins notably after the first hour, particularly during the initial school scene where the protagonist undergoes a significant transformation. The engaging storyline and distinctive character designs effectively connect players to the characters, making for a highly immersive visual novel experience.

    • “After the first hour, the visual novel starts getting interesting. The real character development begins at the first school scene, where the protagonist transitions from the initial character to someone who interacts with the previous protagonist.”
    • “The amazing storyline draws you in, and the unique character designs help you connect with the characters, making this game one of the most impressive visual novels I have ever played.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and well-crafted visuals, complementing the game's music and storyline effectively. Overall, the visual presentation is highly appreciated and contributes to an engaging experience.

    • “The game's music, artwork, and storyline are beautiful and very well put together.”
    • “Visuals.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game balances edgy storytelling with moments of genuine warmth, creating a compelling and heartfelt experience.

    • “The story, once again, is really edgy, but it can be pretty heartwarming as well.”
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Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel is a casual role playing game with romance, mystery, anime and violence themes. Common tags for Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel include indie and supernatural.

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel was released on March 4, 2019.

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel was developed by Eternal Night Studios.

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel for its story.

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel is a single player game.

Similar games include Escape from the Princess, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, Episicava: Vol. 1, Connected Hearts, Crossroad and others.