Winter Visit

Winter Visit is a narrative-driven, top-down game with a pixelated art style focused on storytelling over mechanics.

Players are called to a park by an old friend, only to find a series of presents containing heartfelt messages of gratitude. As they unravel these messages, they uncover a surprising twist that leads to a poignant and reflective final moment, evoking themes of friendship, loss, and remembrance.

Winter Visit is a narrative-driven game featuring a charming pixelated art style and a top-down perspective. With minimal mechanics, the game places full emphasis on storytelling, allowing players to become immersed in its emotional journey.

The game begins with the player being summoned to a quiet park by an old friend. Upon arrival, they discover a series of presents, each containing heartfelt messages from the friend, expressing gratitude for the player's kindness during difficult times. As players piece together these messages, they uncover a bittersweet truth: the friend has passed away, and the journey leads to a poignant final moment at their tombstone, delivering a powerful narrative twist.

Set against the backdrop of a winter holiday visit, Winter Visit taps into the familiar feeling of returning home and realizing that childhood friends have moved on. By using these relatable emotions, the game quickly builds a connection between the player and its unnamed characters, making players care deeply for them in a short amount of time. The reflective narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the passage of time, delivering a powerful and emotional experience.