If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven adventure game developed by Laura Hunt. Free to play, this point-and-click mystery title will take you to the late 1920s. Here, you will explore the stories of four different characters on a masked ball aboard a train.

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a pixel art game that features immersive scenery. There are also lots of small animation details, which help show the emotion of the characters. However, while it has a compelling narrative, the lack of voice acting or visual formatting makes the story harder to digest.

What is the game about?

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a game that features a tale of dark and troubling things in four acts. It introduces four different characters, namely Carlo, Lady Winterbourne, Dr. Jordan Samuels, and Laylah. The four of them are participating in a masked ball aboard a train. Each has his/her own story that you can dive into. The game has an eerie atmosphere and horror game elements.

More than exploring the background of each character, there are also some puzzles involved in the game. Most of which consists of following some instructions or clues. As with other similar games, the controls are easy. It mainly uses the left mouse click, which lets you walk, talk, look, and interact with everything in the game. Right-click, on the other hand, allows you to cancel item action.

However, while it is easy to explore, the thread occasionally gets lost in the visual noise, giving you some serious trouble. Additionally, there are some small animations that you can easily miss, which can help you solve the puzzle a little easier. Furthermore, the movements are also slow, as if the characters are crawling through the rooms. While this highlights the tension, it also makes the game unnecessarily sluggish. 

Should you play it?

All in all, If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a game worth picking up if you are into narrative games. The title features a compelling narrative about despair, redemption, and the journey beyond death. Adding to the premise is its immersive pixel art filled with clever metaphors. Although, the movements and interactions could use more speed. It will also help if the game has a voice over narrative.