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.
Finally had time to get the final ending! This really is such a good game and the ending song such a bop! I love the teasing we get between Aspen and Crowe its so cute and funny, I absolutely LIVE for everytime Crowe blushes!❤️
This is such a game! I played every single update and finally the full game, It lived up to me expectations and more, Amazing job, Can't wait to see you in the future!
OMG, I loved this game! I enjoy playing VN with friends, and the story was genuinely so interesting. And Crowe is really unique compared to other VN leads. I was so happy to find out a lot of your characters are on the asexual spectrum!!! I'm Biromantic, and It was refreshing to play a game and not have to worry about rejecting the character's sexual advances. I hope to see more of your work soon^^
The story was wonderfully made! The characters and the suspense and mystery were well woven and paced. The only critique I have is the lack of choices, and it's a bit hard to tell why I got my ending; how my choices affected the outcome. But overall it was great ^^
As expected, the full game still satisfied me. (I'M GLAD I CAME BACK AFTER A FEW MONTHS) changes of Crowe's design and sprite- IT'S STILL BEAUTIFUL. His complexities as a character were great and It made me fall in love with him when he's colorblind. His hair? LONG HAIR? god, marry me!! >:
I recently finished the game, and it's awesome. Crowe's wholesomeness is on another level, and the art and voice work are top-notch. The plot twist had me like, 'Wait, what?!'. The MC's banter? Lowkey hilarious. It's a solid game, and I'm impressed. Huge congratulations to the dev. Looking forward to more from her! ^^
I LITERALLY LOVE THIS SO MUCH??? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS... ASPEN IS SO CUTE AND RELATABLE AND CROWE IS SO FUDGING SWEET TDGWHJSA lowk i expected the plot where yk scavenger n him would hav dat n need dem hgdhyoomans (im purposely making it not understandable bc I DO NOT WANT TO SPOIL) but omgggg i love this sm actuallyy thank u so much THE ART IS SO AMAZING AND I LOVE THIS SO FUCKING MUCH FSCHUJ
This is really cute! Crowe was honestly so adorable, I was honestly waiting for any bold comment I could make to make him blush lol and I loved that the MC was so smug with it too, like we need more MCs like this!!!
I would love more games like these if you want, these are very amusing and cute!
All right... I rarely write comments but i just have to this time, remember playing demo. And now i found out that the full game is out! Played it, got all 3 endings and it was totally worth it. I enjoyed it a lot so thanks for great work! <3
May not remember me but I played the original demo to this and I've just been waiting and man is the full game great! Crow really changed and adding Aspen was cool too! I really enjoyed this and I'm glad it got fully released as so many demos never do. Thanks a lot really! Best of luck on your next project!
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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.
i will NEVER be the same again after playing this
Finally had time to get the final ending! This really is such a good game and the ending song such a bop! I love the teasing we get between Aspen and Crowe its so cute and funny, I absolutely LIVE for everytime Crowe blushes!❤️
This game is absolutely amazing, I enjoyed every moment of it!
Got the twisted ending!, Wow I was shocked that there were two others!
How do you get the twisted ending?
Hey there! On the game's description there's a link to the walkthrough if you're having trouble getting the other endings 😊
I unlocked all the endings, thank you!:)
No prob! Hope you had fun! 🌸
This is such a game! I played every single update and finally the full game, It lived up to me expectations and more, Amazing job, Can't wait to see you in the future!
OMG, I loved this game! I enjoy playing VN with friends, and the story was genuinely so interesting. And Crowe is really unique compared to other VN leads. I was so happy to find out a lot of your characters are on the asexual spectrum!!! I'm Biromantic, and It was refreshing to play a game and not have to worry about rejecting the character's sexual advances. I hope to see more of your work soon^^
Aww, thank you so much for your sweet comment!! ❤️🥹
Hehe, fellow biromantic!! It always makes me really happy when players on the ace spectrum feel seen in my games 🥰
You can definitely expect more of my stories to have ace romance!! 🫶
Love this game! Good combo of romance and horror! <3
The story was wonderfully made! The characters and the suspense and mystery were well woven and paced. The only critique I have is the lack of choices, and it's a bit hard to tell why I got my ending; how my choices affected the outcome. But overall it was great ^^
As expected, the full game still satisfied me. (I'M GLAD I CAME BACK AFTER A FEW MONTHS) changes of Crowe's design and sprite- IT'S STILL BEAUTIFUL. His complexities as a character were great and It made me fall in love with him when he's colorblind. His hair? LONG HAIR? god, marry me!! >:
I recently finished the game, and it's awesome. Crowe's wholesomeness is on another level, and the art and voice work are top-notch. The plot twist had me like, 'Wait, what?!'. The MC's banter? Lowkey hilarious. It's a solid game, and I'm impressed. Huge congratulations to the dev. Looking forward to more from her! ^^
I LITERALLY LOVE THIS SO MUCH??? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS... ASPEN IS SO CUTE AND RELATABLE AND CROWE IS SO FUDGING SWEET TDGWHJSA lowk i expected the plot where yk scavenger n him would hav dat n need dem hgdhyoomans (im purposely making it not understandable bc I DO NOT WANT TO SPOIL) but omgggg i love this sm actuallyy thank u so much THE ART IS SO AMAZING AND I LOVE THIS SO FUCKING MUCH FSCHUJ
I waited so long for the release and it was all worth it i love Crowe ♡ i love the story ♡ and love the game ♡ love the mc too lmao just like me fr
This is really cute! Crowe was honestly so adorable, I was honestly waiting for any bold comment I could make to make him blush lol and I loved that the MC was so smug with it too, like we need more MCs like this!!!
I would love more games like these if you want, these are very amusing and cute!
OH MY GOD THE GAME IS AMAZING!!! I LOVE ALL THE ENDINGS I LOVE IT SO MUCH I LOVE YOUR GAMES!!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME!!! I love how much time and effort was put into this and i enjoyed it a lot!
All right... I rarely write comments but i just have to this time, remember playing demo. And now i found out that the full game is out! Played it, got all 3 endings and it was totally worth it. I enjoyed it a lot so thanks for great work! <3