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Gerda: A Flame in Winter

2022
GenresAdventure, Indie, Third Person Perspective, RPG, Top-Down Perspective, Drama, Single Player
AvailableSep 1, 2022
PlatformPC, Nintendo Switch
DeveloperPortaPlay
Overview

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?

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29 reviews found

100

Adventure Gamers

PC

Oct 25, 2023

Summary and quote unavailable.


100

Entertainium

Sep 1, 2022

Summary and quote unavailable.


94

GamesCreed

May 25, 2023

Liva’s Story DLC is a seamless addition to the already incredible narrative of Gerda: A Flame in Winter. While it doesn’t change much or add anything revolutionary to the game or its narrative, it doesn’t need to and merely just adds a bit more context to the main game’s story. If you are a fan of narrative-heavy games or just a fan of Gerda: A Flame in Winter, then Liva’s Story is an excellent addition to the game, one that you will greatly appreciate.


90

Hey Poor Player

PC

Sep 6, 2022

Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a masterful work of art in both the gaming and storytelling spheres; both aspects enhanced by the other, their impact reduced should they be somehow disconnected from each other. Every moment I spent with it was simultaneously energizing and exhausting, as I was emotionally drained on Gerda’s behalf after each level but couldn’t stop myself from continuing the story, desperate to know what happened next. If you’ve ever wondered what you would do as a civilian in WWII, Gerda: A Flame in Winter gives you the ability to see through the Danish resistance’s eyes.


90

SomHráč.sk

Feb 24, 2023

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

TheGamer

PC

Sep 1, 2022

It will never not be uncomfortable to see genocide and any kind of game mechanics on screen at the same time. But Gerda avoids this as best it can, offering us a game that puts history at the forefront, understanding that nothing else is more important. It’s an uncomfortable journey, but one that shows what RPG-lites are capable of.


86

Nindie Spotlight

Sep 2, 2022

Discover the challenge of navigating Nazi-occupied Denmark in this historically-inspired indie There’s something special about games that provide a window to the perspective and experiences of others, and that effect tends to be amplified when you throw historical events into the mix.


85

Checkpoint Gaming

PC

Sep 1, 2022

Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a must play if you’re a fan of well-thought out choices matter RPG games like Disco Elysium. Not only will you get a nail-biting story with high stakes, you’ll come out knowing a plethora of historical details and challenges of the Danish people during WW2. You will come to love or hate the cast of characters, depending on what pathway you choose, but there are endless possibilities because of the games re-playability. Persevere if your first playthrough is not everything that you imagined, because Gerda: A Flame in Winter gets better and better the more you play.


85

Multiplayer.it

PC

Sep 1, 2022

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

PC Invasion

PC

Sep 1, 2022

Summary and quote unavailable.

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