Watch Over Christmas (2021)

Developer: Dionous Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A cozy, story-driven point-and-click adventure with a heartfelt Christmas rescue tale, gentle puzzles, and a warm, nostalgic feel.

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What players say

Players enjoy this as a rare Christmas point-and-click with charming art and a classic adventure feel, though they split on the puzzle difficulty and find the main character's voice grating. The middle section in the elf villages stands out as particularly strong, and at around 11 hours it is longer than expected. A few bugs and translation issues are noted but do not ruin the experience.

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