Underplayed Gems

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel (2019)

Winter's Empty Mask - Visual novel cover
Developer
Eternal Night Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A grim visual novel with brutal violence and melodramatic romance in a crime-ridden city.

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What players say

Players praise the story and characters but warn that the writing starts off overly edgy and the first hour can be a hurdle. The RPG-style combat is unusual for a visual novel and becomes engaging later, though some find it tedious or rage-inducing at the final boss, and there is no option to skip battles.

Screenshots

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