Holiday with Gwen (2022)

Developer: Astronomic Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 43 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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 relaxing, romantic detective adventure with a lighthearted tone, blending casual investigation with sunny holiday moments by the beach and cafes.

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What players say

Players say Holiday with Gwen is a short visual novel that blends romance, comedy, and a light spy story. Many note the 3D renders and animations feel amateurish, and the game is neither very explicit nor very long, around 40 minutes to an hour. Reviews split on whether it is worth even a low sale price, with some finding the story charming and others calling it cheaply made.

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