If "Winter" is This Good, I Hope it "Never Ends"! – Amaranthine Voyage: Winter Neverending - Hidden Review

This plot reminds me of a Dystopian-like science fiction, as you join in the rebellion against a repressive system that forces its citizens, if chosen, to partake in a ritual of which they will never return from. "Logan's Run" anyone? It's a bitterly cold day where I live, so this game is released at an appropriate time. The scenery is embellished with intriguing futuristic novelties, which are delineated as follows: the ubiquitous peculiar structural foundations, such as circular devices that orbit around high-rise pillars; the free-floating islands consisting of rock-formed stepping stones; many intricate and oddball contraptions, such as spinning fan blades that harvest the wind currents for energy; and the befuddling appearance of Terius Tar in the form of a non-tangible vision as he announces the anticipation of the ritual. The quality of the graphics are typical of Eipix: a blotchy mess that lacks refinement in the sharpness and clarity of details. On the contrary, the colors are aesthetically pleasing. They are bright and airy to complement the cold, snowy weather; and they exude a more pacifying ambiance in lieu of the prevailing horror-themed climate as demonstrated in other series. You can customize your settings; options generously cover most preferences. The inventory is labeled and interactive; items require assembly. In custom mode, the teleport map enables fluid travel to labeled locations and indicates available actions. Non-map transition between scenes is seamless; no lagging. The HOSs are cleverly executed, and they incorporate puzzle-like elements. They consist of a medley of various formats; and some are multi-layered, which is a customary trait of this developer. Furthermore, they can be story-driven since you will obtain articles of information, which convey parts of the backstory. The puzzles are stimulating and inventive in presentation and concept, and their uniqueness further demonstrates the eccentric depiction of the story. Some puzzles can be slightly challenging to solve; one type is to rotate mirrors to direct paths of light between pairs of rune stones of similar color. Your collectibles blend well into the environment; look for some in the HOSs as well. I am loving the storyline, with its fairly original and refreshing change of pace. You will be consistently busy since there is a multitude of tasks to effectuate within each scene. I am ecstatic that there are absolutely no glitches to report--something that I haven't stated in weeks! With the aforementioned observations in mind, coupled with an ample amount of diversity and creativity, I strongly recommend that you play this game. It's the best in a while--a rare 5 stars from me!
Review by KimTwilight69 on Amaranthine Voyage: Winter Neverending - Hidden.