Yukikoi Melt

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"Yukikoi Melt" is a free visual novel game set in snowy Yubane, where winter hater Miharu Okazaki's life is changed by the Winter Club members. These girls, including Taruhii Himeguri, Kanon Reppuji, Shizuri Unazuki, and Yuki Tsukumo, try to share the joys of winter with him despite his preference for warmth. Miharu must navigate his new life in the Winter Country while trying to stay true to his love for warmth.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features a wholesome love story with cute characters and a charming winter theme.
The humor is well-received, with many players enjoying the light-hearted and funny moments throughout the game.
The art and music quality are praised, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience for fans of visual novels.

The game lacks depth in character development and storytelling, with many arcs feeling incomplete or rushed.
There are no meaningful choices, making the gameplay feel linear and limiting player engagement.
Some players found the sound balance to be poor, with loud music during character cut-ins causing discomfort.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
18%
The story aspect of the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding it heartwarming and enjoyable, while others criticize its disjointed narrative and lack of depth. Many reviews highlight the simplicity of the plot, which often feels like a collection of random chapters rather than a cohesive story, making it more suitable for those seeking lighthearted, slice-of-life experiences rather than a gripping narrative. Overall, it appeals to fans of wholesome romance and visual novels with a focus on character archetypes and comedic elements, but may disappoint those looking for a more substantial storyline.
- “Wholesome love story/romcom visual novel.”
- “However, even if it's kind of simple, there's an actual story there and things 'happen' in it.”
- “A wholesome story!”
- “As for the story, I feel like I was thrown into book 3 of a 3-book series with no intro or anything to get used to things.”
- “I feel like what was provided was chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24, 27, and 32 of said book, as the plot hops all over the place with no planning, thought, or lead-up.”
- “There needs to be some kind of development of the characters, or some kind of conflict and resolution in the story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the quality of the soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience, others find the volume during character cut-ins excessively loud, necessitating adjustments to avoid discomfort. Overall, the music is generally considered effective and well-executed, aligning with the game's artistic standards.
- “The game assets, from the CGs to the music, were all very good and are what I would expect from Frontwing.”
- “I very much enjoyed the art, soundtrack, and characters.”
- “Art is great, music does its job, and the story is average.”
- “I almost went deaf from the loud music at the character cut-ins between scenes, but everything else in the game was fine.”
- “I ended up having to really turn down the game to not get my ears blasted by that loud music on those cut-ins though.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome love story, though players note that a patch is necessary to fully experience the narrative. Overall, it is described as an amusing and engaging romantic comedy visual novel that resonates with players.
- “The game needs a patch to actually enjoy the full story; it's not like normal patches for visual novels on Steam where it only puts the h-scenes back, but otherwise, it's an amusing and rather heartwarming game.”
- “Wholesome love story/romcom visual novel.”
- “A wholesome story!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally appreciated for its cute moments and lewd jokes, with some characters standing out more than others. However, many users feel that while the common route is enjoyable, the character routes lack depth and fail to deliver consistently strong comedic moments. Overall, the humor is seen as a mixed bag, with some highlights but also notable shortcomings.
- “I've really enjoyed this game, the excellent humor, the cute and funny moments, the copious amounts of lewd jokes; it's all great.”
- “The common route was nice and funny too, but the actual character routes were lacking very hard and contained rather boring stories.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is tailored for fans of visual novels, offering around 20 hours of immersive experience, making it ideal for those willing to invest time in the narrative.
- “If you enjoy visual novels and have a lot of time to spend (around 20 hours of gameplay), this game is for you.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics, particularly the h scene artwork, received positive feedback for their quality and appeal.