Underplayed Gems

Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale (2017)

Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale cover
Developer
Vaka Game Magazine, ImCyan
Publisher
Vaka Game Magazine
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, story-driven journey through a snow-covered world, blending turn-based battles with visual novel storytelling in a dark fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players praise the story and atmosphere but are split on the combat, which relies on audio cues and timing. Many find it clunky or frustrating, and some say the walking sections feel slow.

Screenshots

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