DONTNOD is a developer well known for the first two Life is Strange titles (though not the most recent) and popular Game Pass title Tell Me Why. As a studio that's helped to popularise the narrative adventure genre in recent years, it's now publishing its first third-party title. Gerda: A Flame in Winter, developed by PortaPlay, was in the Indie World sizzle reel this week and arrives next year.
It's set in Denmark during its occupation in World War 2, and intriguingly describes itself as an 'RPG-lite narrative' game. Below are some of the official details.
Gerda: A Flame in Winter is an intimate narrative RPG-lite experience set during World War 2 and the German occupation of Denmark. In this poignant story-driven game inspired by real life events, players will walk the path of Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her community, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she grew up in.
Choices are made through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Gerda’s personality traits are her skills, and her connection with others will also determine how the story unfolds. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil and war, and this game poses the question: how far would you go to protect your loved ones?
It looks interesting, and it's worth noting that it's currently set to be a console exclusive on Switch alongside a PC release.
We'll share further details as they emerge next year; is it on your wishlist?
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Somehow, i lost track of this during the presentation but looking at the gameplay and story behind it now, i think it will land on my wishlist
@ProjectShadow Are you sure that it takes place in winter 1945? On the official site it says: "set during World War 2 and the German occupation of Denmark". So... I don't think the date is specified at all. But still if we're talking about 1945, maybe the developers meant January or February of 1945?
I saw this one drop yesterday and looked like one of the more interesting ones personally.
The graphics filter does make my eyes water a little though.
It still a interesting small game play even if it doesn't last for hours of game play. But if it has replay value then it's a keeper in my play book. I'll be looking for a physical release otherwise it's a pass if that option doesn't exists.
@NightBeast No, you're right. I screwed that up. I saw "Winter 1945", and immediately thought the end of the year, not the beginning. This is why I shouldn't comment when I'm tired; I look like an idiot.
@ProjectShadow The same often happens to me))
I checked PlayAsia has removed the game is it gone now?
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