HOPE: Winter Tale
Every New Year is similar to the previous one. No friends, no family, no magic. But what if a fairy tale exists? And everything can change? HOPE: Winter Tale is a story about a man who has lost his all taste for life. But one winter night, everything changed.
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New Year...
It's a strange time. Some look forward to this day every year, while others have only darkness in their eyes. They don't care anymore.
Why wait for a holiday if there is no magic, some kind of fairy tale? So our main character has such a situation. For August, every New Year passes the same way – emptiness, darkness and uninteresting company.
August's father is an aggressive and abusive man. He lost contact with his son after the death of August's mother, and no matter how much he tried to restore it, everything was in vain. Every time their conversation turns into a quarrel with broken dishes. But maybe tonight they can break the ice between them?
She is August's school dream. The girl he wanted had been happy with all his youth. He wanted to build a future with her, start a family. But mutual misunderstanding did not allow this to come true. But maybe Chloe will change her mind?
Jose. Once a sweet friend of the family, she became a real French hottie. Her flirty smile can charm anyone, and August was no exception. French beauty is full of energy, goals and aspirations. And August has a chance to restore their relationship, turn a childhood crush into adult love. Is it possible tonight?
Alena appeared in August's life as quickly as she disappeared. A mysterious girl who wanted to make friends with the main character, but August refused her. But maybe it was a mistake?
August and Semyon have been best friends for many years. But adult life changed everything, ice appeared between them. But perhaps this drinking buddy will still help the hero, huh?
And what if the fairy tale does exist?
And everything can change?
After all, a person can lose everything. But he won't lose the holiday
*And, of course, here is August's cat. It is the second main character of this story :)
Game features:
A short novel about the HOPE: Unlived Life universe with beloved characters.
— An original story and 4 endings that will give you the feeling of a true holiday.
— Denis Osterman's magnificent OST
— Wonderful voice acting of the characters
— Magical backgrounds that can be explored using the point-and-click system
— More than 10 wonderful CGs arts
— Several entertaining mini-games
