Reindeer Story is a 16-bit adventure RPG. Step into the hooves of Lux, a young reindeer on a mission to save the holidays. The game follows Lux and his friends after Jack Frost steals the six Grand Presents from Santa's Workshop, threatening to plunge the world into an eternal winter. 

Reindeer Story draws inspiration from classic and modern RPGs like Paper Mario and Deltarune. The game combines a lighthearted, narrative-driven adventure with engaging gameplay mechanics. Its 16-bit art style makes it approachable for new and experienced players, young and old, and those who want to add Christmas to their game.

Join Lux in saving the holiday season

Reindeer Story's core gameplay beautifully mixes exploration and combat, creating a smooth and engaging experience. Players explore a vibrant pixel-art world with light platforming and puzzles, using unique reindeer abilities like firing lasers from a magical nose to overcome obstacles. The turn-based battles are dynamic, requiring players to time button presses for extra damage and perform real-time dodges to avoid enemy attacks.

The adventure offers a nice experience, spanning six chapters with a main story that lasts over 10 hours. The developers included a lot of replayability through multiple endings, mini-games, and a New Game+ mode. The ability to customize your party and adjust the difficulty at any time makes the game welcoming to various player skill levels, ensuring there's always something new to discover.

While the game is quite enjoyable, there are a few drawbacks to be aware of. Some players might find the lack of graphical options and limited aspect ratio support restrictive. Additionally, the game has minor bugs, such as jarring audio transitions and overlapping dialogue boxes, and some settings are only accessible after the game has already started, leading to some frustrations.

A must-play game for the holidays

Reindeer Story is a delightful and unique holiday RPG that blends engaging platforming with dynamic, action-command combat. While it has a few minor technical quirks, its charming pixel art and extensive replayability make it a memorable seasonal adventure. This game offers a fun experience for all players and would be a wonderful new tradition to enjoy every holiday season and even when it’s not.