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With Eyes of Ice

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71%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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With Eyes of Ice is a single player action game with romance, anime and historical themes. It was developed by ebi-hime and was released on June 23, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

An atmospheric, dramatic otome visual novel set in Iceland in the 1850s. Follow the kind-hearted heroine, Gréta, as she finds herself caught between the affections of three handsome men who care for her in different ways.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story17 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The story is well-written, emotionally engaging, and features complex, multi-dimensional characters with a compelling and unpredictable plot set in atmospheric 19th century Iceland.
  • High production values including beautiful, abundant CG artwork, atmospheric and fitting Nordic folk-inspired soundtrack, and polished, bug-free presentation enhance the immersive experience.
  • The game thoughtfully explores uncommon and dark themes such as loneliness, suffering, abuse, and asexuality with nuance and depth, resonating deeply with many players.
  • As a kinetic visual novel, it lacks choices or branching paths, which some players felt limited their agency and the ability to influence the story or achieve alternate endings.
  • The pacing can feel slow or uneven in places, with some slice-of-life content perceived as filler that detracts from the main drama, and the ending feels abrupt, short, or somewhat aimless.
  • The soundtrack is somewhat limited and repetitive at times, with certain backgrounds or animations having minor glitches.

  • story

    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is a well-crafted, emotionally engaging kinetic visual novel set in Iceland, featuring complex, nuanced characters and a dark, unpredictable plot that provokes deep reflection. Though it lacks player choices and branches, its atmospheric writing and themes—such as a respectful portrayal of asexuality—resonate strongly, despite some criticism about confusing messaging and occasional forced character actions. Overall, the story is praised for its compelling narrative, strong emotional impact, and vivid presentation, making it worthwhile for those seeking a dramatic and thought-provoking experience.

    • “An interesting story with complex characters, which goes in a number of unexpected directions and deals with uncommon themes.”
    • “It is beautifully written and engaging; I like the characters, every story beat and hook got me interested and emotionally invested. I was thinking about it when I wasn't reading it and thinking about how badly I want to know what's going to happen next and how I wish I could get back to it.”
    • “You really do want to know what’s going to happen next: the story, in a twist that can’t fail to immediately grab the player’s attention, starts in medias res with the scene shown in the trailer (Gréta running in the snow at night), and the novel then unfolds in flashback form, explaining what she is running from, and why.”
    • “And I just wasn't sure what I was meant to take away from this story or why this story was told and for what. Even though I could glean any number of potential ideas or themes from the story, it doesn't really commit to any of them.”
    • “The overall messaging of the story is also a bit confusing and aimless.”
    • “There were also times in which it felt like characters had to act the way that they act just for the sake of advancing the plot and not so much in a more natural feeling way.”

  • music

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty, atmospheric quality, and fitting Nordic folk influences, which enhance the storytelling and scenes. However, some users find the soundtrack limited and repetitive, leading to occasional mismatches with scene tones and causing annoyance over time. Overall, the soundtrack is regarded as a strong, memorable aspect, though its repetition may detract for some players.

    • “The UI, artwork, and music are excellent, with special emphasis on the music - beautiful, aptly-selected pieces.”
    • “It has pretty high production values with a lot of beautiful CGs and a really atmospheric soundtrack, featuring slightly haunting character themes and beautiful songs inspired by Nordic folk music that truly enhance the scenes instead of merely accompanying them.”
    • “The art and music are absolutely gorgeous, and the music in particular fits the story perfectly.”
    • “The music was okay but really repetitive to the point I had to lower the background music volume as it got annoying since the same BGM would be replayed for a majority of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack feels a bit limited and is frequently used even when the tone of a song doesn't exactly match the tone of a scene; it just happens to be the best fit from the small soundtrack.”
    • “I would have preferred to just let the scenes breathe without music in those instances.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and engaging narrative with well-developed characters and impactful story beats that keep players invested even beyond gameplay. While the climax is intense and moving, some found the ending feeling abrupt and uncertain. Overall, its heartfelt writing, sweet moments, and realistic portrayals of struggle create a profoundly personal and touching experience.

    • “It is beautifully written and engaging. I like the characters; every story beat and hook got me interested and emotionally invested. I was thinking about it when I wasn't reading it, wondering what would happen next and wishing I could get back to it.”
    • “"[i]With Eyes of Ice[/i]" is a well-written otome-esque visual novel that surprisingly became a very personal, emotional experience.”
    • “I think the payoff when it finally came was well worth it; the story was suitably heart-wrenching but not as bad as I feared after becoming so attached to the characters.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is minimal and strictly linear, offering no player choices or interaction beyond reading the story. Despite the lack of traditional gameplay elements, the well-written plot keeps players engaged.

    • “The actual plot was also well written, so even with no gameplay actually involved, I wasn't bored.”
    • “The main reason I love playing visual novels is due to having the choice to control the story and seeing the different branches of how the story could turn out, but this has none of that nor any gameplay of any sort.”
    • “As for the gameplay, there are no choices presented, so you just play through the story from beginning to end.”
    • “I can't say much for the gameplay—it's a linear visual novel.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their stunning artwork, realistic and appealing character designs, and a cohesive dark, atmospheric art style that complements the story. The visual presentation is complemented by excellent UI design and effects, creating an immersive experience overall.

    • “With 'Eyes of Ice' is a rather dark tale mixed with love triangles, drama, and thick atmosphere, featuring descriptive writing and an overall impressive art style, direction, and design.”
    • “It is a kinetic story with amazing artwork, good writing, and a great accompanying soundtrack.”
    • “This VN is a bit more expensive than Ebi-Hime's works tend to be, but it's well worth the price for the story alone, not to mention the stunning visuals, effects, and music.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is notably moody and melancholic, effectively capturing the desolate Icelandic landscapes and confined village settings. Enhanced by detailed writing, art style, and a haunting Nordic-inspired soundtrack, it creates a thick, immersive vibe that deeply enriches the story's emotional impact.

    • “With Eyes of Ice is a rather dark tale mixed with love triangles, drama, and thick atmosphere, from its descriptive writing to its overall art style, direction, and design.”
    • “Since this is an Ebi-hime novel, it is permeated by a moody, melancholic atmosphere that matches well the desolate Icelandic landscapes and claustrophobic little villages chosen as settings.”
    • “It has high production values with many beautiful CGs and a truly atmospheric soundtrack, featuring slightly haunting character themes and songs inspired by Nordic folk music that truly enhance the scenes.”

  • stability

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

    The game offers a polished, bug-free experience, ensuring smooth and stable gameplay.

    • “A polished bug-free experience as well.”

  • humor

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

    The humor is subtle and reminiscent of classic Russian literature, combining elements of suffering with comedic moments that evoke genuine laughter, particularly through relatable memes.

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With Eyes of Ice is a action game with romance, anime and historical themes. Common tags for With Eyes of Ice include indie, female protagonist, linear, otome, emotional and others.

With Eyes of Ice is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

With Eyes of Ice was released on June 23, 2023.

With Eyes of Ice was developed by ebi-hime.

With Eyes of Ice has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked With Eyes of Ice for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

With Eyes of Ice is a single player game.

Similar games include The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns, Empty Horizons, Heart Fragment, The Confines Of The Crown, Lucid9: Inciting Incident and others.