I absolutely loved this game, the dialouge and endings were amazing!
I really loved the look of Crowes cabin and how cozy the atmosphere was so I decded it would look really good on a minecraft server with some friends! Only to find out how messed up the Cabin dementions are when you think about it too long XD
I loved this game so much!! I think I commented once before when it was still in demo but I'm coming back to give my praises once again >:3 I'm so happy you were able to make it through all the many many roadblocks you ran into and still delivered such an interesting story!
I got the sweet ending first and it was definitely my favorite out of all of them. I really loved the part where mc realizes that Crowe may be just as trapped as they are... and then when Crowe goes to try to sacrifice himself for mc... mmm... good shit. I love it when a story goes "I can't fix him but we can slowly work on making each other better"
Also when I first commented I said I usually didn't like yandere type stories/love interests, but that was only because I hadn't yet been exposed to the full range of the genre. So thank you also for writing the story that was the stepping stone for me to explore so many other stories I never tried before :D
I played through all the endings, but in my opinion, I got the worst (twisted) ending first. The other endings were very good, and all of them were very unique. I love Aspen, they're quite cool, Crowe's also neat. The sprites are great, the CG's were amazing, the plot was good too. The concept (like... the mystery stuff) was okay, it kept my attention, but it wasn't insane.
My only big dislike is how corny and cringy the writing was at time. It kind of took me out of the story, but I prefer it over no attempt at being relatable and silly. There was plenty of funny moments despite this.
I absolutely loved this game and the story line, I played for about 3 hours and I never got bored with it. I honestly just love everything about it, but I find it extra interesting that it is in the woods instead of in schools like most yandere stories. Anyways, keep up the good work! I would love to see more like this.
I'm incredibly excited to play this game! But one problem, im not well experiacned in downloading games.. how do I actually get in the game? Once I click download I have no clue what to next. (╥_╥)
Hello! Once you download the game you have to extract the ZIP file! If you have Windows I recommend Winrar. If you have a Macbook then The Unarchiver is good!
Once you extract the files, you should see a file called "WhereWinterCrowsGo" shaped like a red crow. That's the game (in Windows it's WhereWinterCrowsGo.exe I think)! Clicking on it should let you enter right into it.
was super excited for the development of this game but was super sad and disappointed when i saw you now had to be white instead of before where you could imagine your own mc :/
I don't know how to say this but I think another visual novel creator on this platform stole a background art panel from this game. I recently played your game and started this new game afterwards called Sapphire Snowe, and it uses the walk-able row of trees you have in your backgrounds, as their title screen and background. It says on the game they have that they are the creator of the game and only credit voice actors, but I don't know if they are connected to those who did your backgrounds. If you could let me know if that is the case it would ease my mind a little. I assume it was stolen from you as your game was in development as far as 2022, but they just put their game out some 30 days ago.
Hi, there! Those backgrounds in particular were made by Minikle, who is an artist that sells backgrounds that many visual novel gamedevs use.
The only custom backgrounds in WWCG that I commissioned an artist to make are the interiors (hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom, Aspen and Crowe's room) and the exterior snowy one that has a couple of tree stumps (the one where Aspen and Crowe eat the mushroom sandwiches).
So, don't worry! The other creator just happened to buy the same pack from Minikle that I did but they didn't steal anything.
Thank god, okay that definitely makes me feel a whole lot better! Glad nothing like that was happening! Great game btw, it was a very enjoyable playthrough!
Absolutely am in love with this game! Had me screaming at all the major yandere scenes. I loved the art style and if you love amazingly done art, incredible story line with a lovely love story. 100% would recommend!
I loved this game, is so beautiful it almost made me cry. I played almost all night. I love the style, the story, EVERYTHING. I just can't express how much I liked the game. Crowe Its just a beautiful character, I love him, I was hooked from the beginning of the game until the end. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.
This game is great! It captivated me so much that I played until late at night. I love that atmosphere, that mystery, that... crow. The demon in my closet also liked it so much that he told me to do all the endings, unless I wanted to end up like those people before Aspen...
I can't put into words how much I loved this game, and how much you have to play it, the art is beautiful, Crowe is a WONDERFUL character, the story keeps you hooked from the beginning to the end!! Thank you very much for making this game, the dedication, the music at the end, the voice actor EVERYTHING IS VERY AMAZING MORE THAN PERFECT MY GOD WHAT A GOOD GAME
This game was amazing! I got through all three ending so quickly. The story was so adorable, and I absolutely love Crowe's personality!!! The artwork was also very cute, and the voice acting was awesome! I definitely wish there was more to the game, but I'm happy with what we got.👏👏👏😊
Holy mackeral, i randomly found this game on a browse through, and oh my gaaawwdd is it bad that i want a sequel for this game?? i want more of Crowe ..! Seriously, the story alone drew me in, but his character... phew... Me likey hahah
I played the fully released game about a week and a half ago, and I finally came back with words to say!!
DAMN IT IF THIS DIDN’T TURN INTO A WONDERFULLY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE!
Like, I still like VNs that are more choice heavy, but damn it, that did not matter in this game! I LOVED how this full version came out! The redesign, the art style, the funny quips, the mystery, the discovery, the Crowe, just – chef’s kiss. All of it. I’m not going to say this is the absolute best VN I’ve every played, but damn it, if this game is not one of my favorites!
Can we also just talk about the fact that the endings that we get are based on OUR feelings and not HIS feelings?! How refreshing is THAT?!
I just – this was such a great experience, and I honestly hope more people stumble upon the gem that is this game. This came out really, REALLY good, and I’m glad I got to experience the full release as well as the absolute joy and surprise that was seeing the redesign and the finalities of the game! Developer, you did damn great, and you should be proud. This came out SO well!
Also, the song during the credits was everythiiiiiiing!
AHHHH I loved this! The character designs and art were lovely, the music beautiful, and I really enjoyed the story and characters themselves. I've only played through once but really adored the ending I received. Crowe is 100% too freaking cute and I would absolutely stay a whole winter with this wonderful nerd. Also, OMG with the food and tea - talk about a tease. I was ready to move in after pancakes 🥰
Can't wait to play this again and see the other endings, and I'm totally looking forward to any other content you put out 💜
This was just the perfect blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural horror that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time as the suspense built throughout the 7 days. It's superbly written and well-crafted.
As a faced MC enjoyer, I LOVED Aspen. The opening sequence characterizes them extremely well in just a few short sentences, and they're sympathetic and relatable. Throughout the story, Aspen is a likeable protagonist that you can root for. I especially enjoyed seeing their analytical side when they start puzzling out the "mystery" and the various facets to their personality in the different endings. They have a lot of pluck and guts, and despite their differing actions in the three endings I continued cheering them on.
Crowe is EXTREMELY charming. He's naturally affable and adorably awkward, and the way that he shifts from being awkward to menacing is simply bone-chilling. The way that the dialogue maneuvers between showing you different aspects of Crowe's background/perosnality is very smooth and seamless.
The writing is very good, especially the dialogue. It's natural, and Crowe and Aspen have a really nice chemistry together (especially when you choose to be "flirtatious" towards him). I appreciated how the dynamic between them changes slightly depending on how Aspen treats Crowe - whether it's cold, polite, or more comfortable. I also really enjoyed the worldbuilding here, how tidbits of information about the setting, Crowe's work, and plantlife are naturally incorporated into the dialogue. It gives the script a lot of liveliness and makes the world feel truly "alive."
(The food descriptions and illustrations are really good? They all have my mouth watering, and I love how the food stays in-line with your dietary choice at the beginning of the game, wonderful attention to detail.)
The general atmosphere is PERFECT. I loved the music, and the snowy backgrounds really set the scene. The contrast of the black crows with the red eyes against the white, snowy landscape is a beautiful, haunting picture. All of the art is gorgeous. I especially loved the sprites, which are wonderfully expressive. (Crowe's original sprite was also gorgeous, but I love the sheer amount of details in his updated sprite - the patchwork jacket, the messy hair, the feather necklace - it adds so much characterization.) I really loved the "more dramatic" expressions too, including Aspen's freaked out sprite and their gremlin sprite. The CGs have a very textured quality to the way that the art is rendered that makes the CG scenes feel especially raw and emotional.
===SPOILERS FROM HERE ON===
The way the endings are set up is very clever, and I really love the theme of "connection" that are built through them. I appreciate that the endings are NOT determined by how Crowe feels towards you; rather, they're determined by how Aspen feels towards Crowe - whether you choose to trust him or not, and whether you decide to persuade him to join your way of life or if you decide to adopt his instead.
All of the endings were satisfying in their own way, and I would have gladly accepted any one of them as an ending if this were kinetic. The comments about the "nature of love" during the "yandere ending" were intriguing indeed - is this love, or is this just obsession? And is there a difference? I think that the other two endings show that there is indeed a difference, as Aspen develops a meaningful connection with Crowe and becomes his partner rather than his victim. I like how the "Sweet" and the "Twisted" endings, while seemingly opposed at first glance, are fundamentally the same - Aspen, having trusted Crowe, reconciles with him, with the difference being whether Aspen accepts Crowe's way of life or convinces him to adopt a healthier mindset. I particularly appreciated the Sweet ending, where it is clear that, while Aspen has convinced Crowe to abandon his unhealthy ways, Crowe has also convinced Aspen to do the same - abandoning the job they hate in favor of a future that they really want.
I especially appreciated the symbolism of the eyes in the two endings. In Twisted, Aspen's eyes turn red - symbolizing how they have adopted Crowe's warped POV. And in Sweet, Crowe's eyes return to the way that they were - symbolizing how he adopts Aspen's slightly healthier perspective.
Overall, this is an INCREDIBLE game - an intriguing mystery with well-written romance and fascinating worldbuilding. I really enjoyed playing this!
Oh my god, Chaaaaatt!!!! This is such a wonderful comment!! This really made my day 😭😭😭💘💘💘
Thank you so SO much for such a kind review. I really enjoyed reading it and it warmed my heart seeing all the little things you pointed out that you liked about the game!!
It also makes me super happy that you liked Aspen so much and that you picked on how the endings determined how Aspen felt about Crowe rather than how Crowe felt about them ❤️
got all of the endings. i was hesitant to play since it didnt seem like the type of thing i normally go for, but after playing killer trait i knew i had to. it is now 4:50 am and i have to be awake in an hour and have 0 regrets. getting to play this and killer traits is worth the lack of sleep.
← Return to game
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
Love it! But if you're looking for overboard games! try killer trait or, TOUCHSTARVED, or~ error 143!
i like the art its so pretty
hes just a little guy
10000/10 I LOVE CROWE.
I LOVE THIS GAME ESPECIALLY THE ENDING 10000000/10 ♥
YOU DID SUCH A GOOD JOB OH MY GOODNESSSS <3333
I LOVED THIS GAME SO MUCH AND LOVED ALL THE ENDINGS 10/10 DEFFO RECOMEND
this game is the type of game i wish i could play for the first time again aaa
10/10
I absolutely loved this game, the dialouge and endings were amazing!
I really loved the look of Crowes cabin and how cozy the atmosphere was so I decded it would look really good on a minecraft server with some friends! Only to find out how messed up the Cabin dementions are when you think about it too long XD
i love this game so much it was amazing<3
I love the mystery of it and I really like Crowe. All in all a great otome, thank you so much!
I loved this game so much!! I think I commented once before when it was still in demo but I'm coming back to give my praises once again >:3 I'm so happy you were able to make it through all the many many roadblocks you ran into and still delivered such an interesting story!
I got the sweet ending first and it was definitely my favorite out of all of them. I really loved the part where mc realizes that Crowe may be just as trapped as they are... and then when Crowe goes to try to sacrifice himself for mc... mmm... good shit. I love it when a story goes "I can't fix him but we can slowly work on making each other better"
Also when I first commented I said I usually didn't like yandere type stories/love interests, but that was only because I hadn't yet been exposed to the full range of the genre. So thank you also for writing the story that was the stepping stone for me to explore so many other stories I never tried before :D
I hope there are gonna be more endings cuz its soo good! :3
I played through all the endings, but in my opinion, I got the worst
(twisted)ending first. The other endings were very good, and all of them were very unique. I love Aspen, they're quite cool, Crowe's also neat. The sprites are great, the CG's were amazing, the plot was good too. The concept (like... the mystery stuff) was okay, it kept my attention, but it wasn't insane.My only big dislike is how corny and cringy the writing was at time. It kind of took me out of the story, but I prefer it over no attempt at being relatable and silly. There was plenty of funny moments despite this.
Can you add it to Android?
i loveddd this game <333
I absolutely loved this game and the story line, I played for about 3 hours and I never got bored with it. I honestly just love everything about it, but I find it extra interesting that it is in the woods instead of in schools like most yandere stories. Anyways, keep up the good work! I would love to see more like this.
I'm incredibly excited to play this game! But one problem, im not well experiacned in downloading games.. how do I actually get in the game? Once I click download I have no clue what to next. (╥_╥)
Hello! Once you download the game you have to extract the ZIP file! If you have Windows I recommend Winrar. If you have a Macbook then The Unarchiver is good!
Once you extract the files, you should see a file called "WhereWinterCrowsGo" shaped like a red crow. That's the game (in Windows it's WhereWinterCrowsGo.exe I think)! Clicking on it should let you enter right into it.
Hope that helps! 😊
Thank you so much for the help!! (✿◠‿◠)
was super excited for the development of this game but was super sad and disappointed when i saw you now had to be white instead of before where you could imagine your own mc :/
Aspen is the canon main character, but you can still play as a self-insert MC that has no portrait. The game asks you right at the start.
good to know! :D
I don't know how to say this but I think another visual novel creator on this platform stole a background art panel from this game. I recently played your game and started this new game afterwards called Sapphire Snowe, and it uses the walk-able row of trees you have in your backgrounds, as their title screen and background. It says on the game they have that they are the creator of the game and only credit voice actors, but I don't know if they are connected to those who did your backgrounds. If you could let me know if that is the case it would ease my mind a little. I assume it was stolen from you as your game was in development as far as 2022, but they just put their game out some 30 days ago.
Hi, there! Those backgrounds in particular were made by Minikle, who is an artist that sells backgrounds that many visual novel gamedevs use.
The only custom backgrounds in WWCG that I commissioned an artist to make are the interiors (hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom, Aspen and Crowe's room) and the exterior snowy one that has a couple of tree stumps (the one where Aspen and Crowe eat the mushroom sandwiches).
So, don't worry! The other creator just happened to buy the same pack from Minikle that I did but they didn't steal anything.
Thank god, okay that definitely makes me feel a whole lot better! Glad nothing like that was happening! Great game btw, it was a very enjoyable playthrough!
Thank you for the concern, that was very kind of you! And I'm happy you enjoyed the game! ❤️
Hi, I'd like to volunteer to translate your game from English into Brazilian Portuguese.
Absolutely am in love with this game! Had me screaming at all the major yandere scenes. I loved the art style and if you love amazingly done art, incredible story line with a lovely love story. 100% would recommend!
I loved this game, is so beautiful it almost made me cry. I played almost all night. I love the style, the story, EVERYTHING. I just can't express how much I liked the game. Crowe Its just a beautiful character, I love him, I was hooked from the beginning of the game until the end. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.
i did play this all night and i agree its beautiful
SAME HERE :,)
Help im simping for the game but I already played the whole game....Lmao
super cute game! crowe is a loveable LI, with a believable personality and conversations. i got the sweet ending :>
I LOVE THIS GAME
rare to find a VN with a proper ending. Loved it! super interesting plot and cute character <3 thank you for making such a great game! o(^∀^*)o
i regret playing this because now my standards are super high in visual novel games
This game was amazing! I got through all three ending so quickly. The story was so adorable, and I absolutely love Crowe's personality!!! The artwork was also very cute, and the voice acting was awesome! I definitely wish there was more to the game, but I'm happy with what we got.👏👏👏😊
Holy mackeral, i randomly found this game on a browse through, and oh my gaaawwdd is it bad that i want a sequel for this game?? i want more of Crowe ..! Seriously, the story alone drew me in, but his character... phew... Me likey hahah
I played the fully released game about a week and a half ago, and I finally came back with words to say!!
DAMN IT IF THIS DIDN’T TURN INTO A WONDERFULLY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE!
Like, I still like VNs that are more choice heavy, but damn it, that did not matter in this game! I LOVED how this full version came out! The redesign, the art style, the funny quips, the mystery, the discovery, the Crowe, just – chef’s kiss. All of it. I’m not going to say this is the absolute best VN I’ve every played, but damn it, if this game is not one of my favorites!
Can we also just talk about the fact that the endings that we get are based on OUR feelings and not HIS feelings?! How refreshing is THAT?! I just – this was such a great experience, and I honestly hope more people stumble upon the gem that is this game. This came out really, REALLY good, and I’m glad I got to experience the full release as well as the absolute joy and surprise that was seeing the redesign and the finalities of the game! Developer, you did damn great, and you should be proud. This came out SO well! Also, the song during the credits was everythiiiiiiing!
AHHHH I loved this! The character designs and art were lovely, the music beautiful, and I really enjoyed the story and characters themselves. I've only played through once but really adored the ending I received. Crowe is 100% too freaking cute and I would absolutely stay a whole winter with this wonderful nerd. Also, OMG with the food and tea - talk about a tease. I was ready to move in after pancakes 🥰
Can't wait to play this again and see the other endings, and I'm totally looking forward to any other content you put out 💜
This was just the perfect blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural horror that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time as the suspense built throughout the 7 days. It's superbly written and well-crafted.
As a faced MC enjoyer, I LOVED Aspen. The opening sequence characterizes them extremely well in just a few short sentences, and they're sympathetic and relatable. Throughout the story, Aspen is a likeable protagonist that you can root for. I especially enjoyed seeing their analytical side when they start puzzling out the "mystery" and the various facets to their personality in the different endings. They have a lot of pluck and guts, and despite their differing actions in the three endings I continued cheering them on.
Crowe is EXTREMELY charming. He's naturally affable and adorably awkward, and the way that he shifts from being awkward to menacing is simply bone-chilling. The way that the dialogue maneuvers between showing you different aspects of Crowe's background/perosnality is very smooth and seamless.
The writing is very good, especially the dialogue. It's natural, and Crowe and Aspen have a really nice chemistry together (especially when you choose to be "flirtatious" towards him). I appreciated how the dynamic between them changes slightly depending on how Aspen treats Crowe - whether it's cold, polite, or more comfortable. I also really enjoyed the worldbuilding here, how tidbits of information about the setting, Crowe's work, and plantlife are naturally incorporated into the dialogue. It gives the script a lot of liveliness and makes the world feel truly "alive."
(The food descriptions and illustrations are really good? They all have my mouth watering, and I love how the food stays in-line with your dietary choice at the beginning of the game, wonderful attention to detail.)
The general atmosphere is PERFECT. I loved the music, and the snowy backgrounds really set the scene. The contrast of the black crows with the red eyes against the white, snowy landscape is a beautiful, haunting picture. All of the art is gorgeous. I especially loved the sprites, which are wonderfully expressive. (Crowe's original sprite was also gorgeous, but I love the sheer amount of details in his updated sprite - the patchwork jacket, the messy hair, the feather necklace - it adds so much characterization.) I really loved the "more dramatic" expressions too, including Aspen's freaked out sprite and their gremlin sprite. The CGs have a very textured quality to the way that the art is rendered that makes the CG scenes feel especially raw and emotional.
===SPOILERS FROM HERE ON===
The way the endings are set up is very clever, and I really love the theme of "connection" that are built through them. I appreciate that the endings are NOT determined by how Crowe feels towards you; rather, they're determined by how Aspen feels towards Crowe - whether you choose to trust him or not, and whether you decide to persuade him to join your way of life or if you decide to adopt his instead.
All of the endings were satisfying in their own way, and I would have gladly accepted any one of them as an ending if this were kinetic. The comments about the "nature of love" during the "yandere ending" were intriguing indeed - is this love, or is this just obsession? And is there a difference? I think that the other two endings show that there is indeed a difference, as Aspen develops a meaningful connection with Crowe and becomes his partner rather than his victim. I like how the "Sweet" and the "Twisted" endings, while seemingly opposed at first glance, are fundamentally the same - Aspen, having trusted Crowe, reconciles with him, with the difference being whether Aspen accepts Crowe's way of life or convinces him to adopt a healthier mindset. I particularly appreciated the Sweet ending, where it is clear that, while Aspen has convinced Crowe to abandon his unhealthy ways, Crowe has also convinced Aspen to do the same - abandoning the job they hate in favor of a future that they really want.
I especially appreciated the symbolism of the eyes in the two endings. In Twisted, Aspen's eyes turn red - symbolizing how they have adopted Crowe's warped POV. And in Sweet, Crowe's eyes return to the way that they were - symbolizing how he adopts Aspen's slightly healthier perspective.
Overall, this is an INCREDIBLE game - an intriguing mystery with well-written romance and fascinating worldbuilding. I really enjoyed playing this!
Oh my god, Chaaaaatt!!!! This is such a wonderful comment!! This really made my day 😭😭😭💘💘💘
Thank you so SO much for such a kind review. I really enjoyed reading it and it warmed my heart seeing all the little things you pointed out that you liked about the game!!
It also makes me super happy that you liked Aspen so much and that you picked on how the endings determined how Aspen felt about Crowe rather than how Crowe felt about them ❤️
I'm excited to play The Deepwater Witch soon!!
Hey i cant play the game when i try to open it it says i need to install an app for this task soo does anybody know how to fix this?????
use winrar
ok thx u
Played this and I was amazed! :3
I got two endings and had fun doing it! Good work! I enjoyed it so much!
got all of the endings. i was hesitant to play since it didnt seem like the type of thing i normally go for, but after playing killer trait i knew i had to. it is now 4:50 am and i have to be awake in an hour and have 0 regrets. getting to play this and killer traits is worth the lack of sleep.