Gerda: A Flame in Winter

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About this item:

• Narrative-Driven RPG Set in WWII: Experience the emotional story of Gerda, a Danish nurse caught in the turmoil of German-occupied Denmark during the Second World War.
• Choices That Matter: Every dialogue and action impacts your relationships with factions and individuals. Choose diplomacy, resistance, or survival—your decisions shape the outcome.
• Personal and Intimate Storytelling: Inspired by real events and the developer’s family history, the game offers a grounded and human perspective on life during wartime.
• Unique RPG Mechanics: Utilize points in Compassion, Insight, and Wit instead of traditional stats. Manage resources and build trust to navigate moral dilemmas and dangerous situations.
• Distinct Art Style: Features a painterly visual presentation that enhances the emotional tone of the narrative, offering a soft contrast to the heavy themes.
• Multiple Endings: With various branching paths and character outcomes, the game encourages replayability to explore different moral choices and consequences.

Game details:

• Developer: PortaPlay
• Publisher: DON’T NOD
• Release Date: September 1, 2022
• Genre: Narrative RPG, Adventure
• Modes: Single-player
• Platform: PC (Steam)