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Gerda: A Flame in Winter

Gerda: A Flame in Winter

Released: 9/1/2022

When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside-down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real-life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? DISCOVER AN UNEXPECTED HEROINE In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life changes on one fateful day in 1945. The tale unfolds not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village where she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. TAKE A STAND In times of war, every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialogs, and management of your resources and relationships. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience, and your connections with others also determine how the story unfolds. EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT OUTCOMES Your decisions will lead you to various destinations, conversations, and of course, consequences. Play through the game several times to unearth different endings, and to see the journey and characters in a new light. TELL AN UNTOLD STORY Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a tale of compassion, community, and courage inspired by real-life experiences and events. Uncover a hidden side of history and tell your own story. KEY FEATURES - Explore multiple branches and endings. - Develop your personality using your diary. - Collect items and relations points that will impact your choices. - Enjoy a distinctive art style influenced by Nordic Impressionist paintings. - Immerse yourself in a story inspired by a real member of the Danish Resistance during WW2.

When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside-down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real-life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? DISCOVER AN UNEXPECTED HEROINE In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life changes on one fateful day in 1945. The tale unfolds not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village where she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. TAKE A STAND In times of war, every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialogs, and management of your resources and relationships. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience, and your connections with others also determine how the story unfolds. EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT OUTCOMES Your decisions will lead you to various destinations, conversations, and of course, consequences. Play through the game several times to unearth different endings, and to see the journey and characters in a new light. TELL AN UNTOLD STORY Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a tale of compassion, community, and courage inspired by real-life experiences and events. Uncover a hidden side of history and tell your own story. KEY FEATURES - Explore multiple branches and endings. - Develop your personality using your diary. - Collect items and relations points that will impact your choices. - Enjoy a distinctive art style influenced by Nordic Impressionist paintings. - Immerse yourself in a story inspired by a real member of the Danish Resistance during WW2.

When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside-down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real-life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? DISCOVER AN UNEXPECTED HEROINE In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life changes on one fateful day in 1945. The tale unfolds not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village where she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. TAKE A STAND In times of war, every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialogs, and management of your resources and relationships. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience, and your connections with others also determine how the story unfolds. EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT OUTCOMES Your decisions will lead you to various destinations, conversations, and of course, consequences. Play through the game several times to unearth different endings, and to see the journey and characters in a new light. TELL AN UNTOLD STORY Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a tale of compassion, community, and courage inspired by real-life experiences and events. Uncover a hidden side of history and tell your own story. KEY FEATURES - Explore multiple branches and endings. - Develop your personality using your diary. - Collect items and relations points that will impact your choices. - Enjoy a distinctive art style influenced by Nordic Impressionist paintings. - Immerse yourself in a story inspired by a real member of the Danish Resistance during WW2.

Critics
81
Steam
95
Metacritic
74

Score Breakdown

80.9

Critic Average

21 reviews

95

Steam User Score

521 reviews

74

Metacritic User Score

28 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-14.3
Metacritic Disparity
+6.9
Combined Disparity
-3.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

16 launch window (76%)5 late (24%)