Winter Ember
a game by | Sky Machine Studios |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 10/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 8.0/10 - 3 votes |
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See also: | Action Adventure Games, RPGs, Stealth Action, Espionage Games |
Prepare yourself to play Winter Ember. Take up control of Arthur Artorias, a broken man who climbs his way out of the shadows to take revenge on those who killed his family. This stealth action game provides, not only a stunning story, but incredible immersive gameplay that will keep you hooked for hours. If you are looking to play a game that takes a concept and runs with it into glory, you are looking for Winter Embers. Get right into the action in this Victorian inspired fantasy world filled to the brim with evil that needs a righteous hand to remove it. This game is breathtaking, so let me tell you all about it.
Gameplay
A third-person, action-strategy stealth game, Winter Embers looks like the Weird West visual presentation meets Thief (2014) and Dishonored world design. It is up to you to travel through this incredible world, infiltrating homes, exploring hidden passageways, knocking out guards with stealth or engaging in full on combat, as you hunt down those responsible for your family’s deaths.
There is an in-depth arrow crafting system that leads you create over 30 different types of arrows that can be the perfect solution to a number of situations you will encounter. This really rewards experimentation, allowing you to create poison arrows, wall-breaking arrows, rope arrows for exploration, and so, so much more. I was astonished at the level of freedom this game offers you in your approach to your mission.
With time and effort placed into skill trees and equipment, this is one of the few games that really lets you choose your own playstyle. There are so many things to consider. Knocking out guards will keep them quiet but they might wake up. Killing them could leave a stain on the floor, so what do you do? Those are the sorts of questions this game implores you to think about, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
Visuals
As I said, this game has a Dishonored sort of feel about its environment. From trains to lavish mansions, from the cold streets to sewer systems, it feels like there is an entire word to explore here and it all looks absolutely stunning. The level of detail, overall visual quality, and general presentation of this title is so amazing that I will be thinking about it for years to come. It truly sets a bar that not many games can reach.
The Story
The story has you follow Arthur Artorias, a man wronged and left for dead. Arthur returns to the city that took his family after 8 long years and vows to take revenge. How will you go about it? Kill everyone that you see or pass through like a super sneaky ghost? I was amazed at how Winter Ember captured my imagination and attention right from the very start. It’s a story that you truly find yourself caring about all the way through.
A stunning game with amazing gameplay that does everything right. I couldn’t have been more pleased with it. Get this game!
Pros
- Incredible Visuals
- Engaging Story
- In-depth crafting
- Excellent gameplay
Cons
- Could have easily settled for a longer overall game.
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP