A Brief Review of the Mobile Game Version of "Warm Snow": Cool, But Not So Cool

When it comes to the game "Warm Snow", some friends should not feel unfamiliar.

At the beginning of this year, the PC version of "Warm Snow" went on sale on the Steam platform. Officially referred to as the "Dark Country Action Roguelite Game", it received over 90% positive reviews from players.

At the end of the year, "Warm Snow" successfully landed on the mobile platform. At present, this game with the themes of "martial arts" and "flying sword" has maintained its own content characteristics on mobile platforms. However, in actual gameplay, players may also encounter some flaws.

Pull the flying sword and quickly slay the group of demons

The plot of "Warm Snow" begins quite bluntly: in the 27th year of Longwu, strange snow suddenly falls from the sky, and people who inhale the strange snow become monsters. Players will take on the role of a hero and set out to search for the truth behind "Warm Snow".

The opening of the game roughly explained the story background, but the producers did not fully disclose the entire plot. Players will find many clues hidden in various scenes, and it takes some effort to understand the full picture of the world in Warm Snow.

The story clues of are listed through the "Record of Observations"

Of course, if the gamer cannot find these storyline related props or is simply not interested in the story of "Warm Snow," there is no problem. Because the experience of the game "Warm Snow" highlights one word, which is "refreshing".

The protagonist's moves are quite smooth, and they can also unleash all-round flying sword attacks. Coupled with rhythmic action feedback and excellent striking sound effects, the operation feel of "Warm Snow" is top-notch.

Even first-time players can quickly experience the thrill of this game. Most of the miscellaneous soldiers in the game are unbeatable, and players only need to dodge a little during combos to achieve a magnificent effect of "passing through a thousand armies without any leaves touching you".

If you're satisfied with , that's it

In addition to basic attack moves, "Warm Snow" also features various "technique sects". As the process progresses, the flying sword behind the protagonist can be transformed into a wine sword, ice sword, and so on, and the additional effects during the attack will also change.

Sect settings allow players to experience a variety of combat styles. The protagonist can worship the Seven Sword Shura and receive powerful melee attacks; You can also request the "Divine Drinking King" to bestow the power of liquor and flames; You can also transform into a flying sword Gatling under the guidance of the Infinite Lord... The rich gameplay greatly increases the fun of the game.

In addition, there are various types of reinforcement items in the game, and the provided bonuses are quite impressive. It is worth mentioning that the protagonist of "Warm Snow" has four equipment slots, and placing the same item in different equipment slots will produce different enhancement effects.

This design greatly expands the combination space of props, allowing players to constantly consider the choices of various props, and also makes the game content more profound. Players can spend a lot of time researching the combination effects of sects and props to maximize their output.

Various props can be freely combined

The smooth feel and rich abilities make the game "Warm Snow" highly playable. When I browse through feedback from community players, I often see comments that say "it's easy to get stuck playing" and "one swipe takes a whole day". This is probably the charm of "Warm Snow".

The mobile game version has advantages and disadvantages

After discussing the game features of "Warm Snow", let's talk about this mobile game version again.

Compared to the previous Steam version, the mobile version of Warm Snow did not add a new system, and the game content is basically the same as the PC version.

However, in terms of operation, the mobile game version has added some optimization options. Players can not only freely adjust the size of the virtual joystick and buttons, but also set up "automatic teleportation" and "melee lock" functions.

"Automatic Instantaneous Body" can greatly improve mobility flexibility

Automatic teleportation can greatly facilitate players to use their moves and can also be combined with attack actions to unleash certain powerful skills. "Close combat lock" means that the attack angle is automatically determined by the system, and players only need to press the attack button without thinking to kill the enemy quickly. Both functions greatly simplify player operations and ensure the fun of the game.

Even those who haven't had much experience with mobile games before can easily get started with Warm Snow. Automatic teleportation and auxiliary targeting can enable players to efficiently eliminate monsters, and various talents, secrets, and items can continuously enhance players' strength, providing positive feedback for the game experience. With a little practice, beginners can also kill in all directions.

But this does not mean that "Warm Snow" is without difficulty. Although various miscellaneous soldiers can bravely pass through, boss battles are different. Unlike the "grass cutting" in the Qing Dynasty version, the boss battle in "Warm Snow" tests players' positioning and consciousness. If the player is not careful, they will be directly taken away by the powerful attack of the boss.

BOSS battle is not easy

The action style of "Warm Snow" may be refreshing, but when playing, one should not be too rough. If sent away by the boss, regardless of the previous progress, we can only start over from the beginning.

This type of death penalty is quite common in Roguelite games, but it brings a greater sense of frustration to players. In addition, the game has a relatively high frequency of operations, making it somewhat boring to replay, so I don't think the "start over" setting is friendly.

Fortunately, the mobile game version of "Warm Snow" also supports joystick operation, and using the joystick to restart a game is still better than "rubbing the glass empty handed". Considering the operational intensity of "Warm Snow", I still recommend friends who have the conditions to play directly with the controller.

By the way, the prologue and first chapter of the Android version of the game are open for free. Friends who have the conditions can give it a try first. If you can defeat a few bosses in the early stage, you can obtain more secret script items, and subsequent challenges will become easier.

Regarding the actual performance of the mobile game version of "Warm Snow", I need to point out two issues, which are broken touch and frame drops.

Broken touch refers to the situation where the touchscreen joystick rotates without any response, and the protagonist takes two steps and then stops moving. In fierce battles, sudden loss of control of characters can be fatal, ranging from missed opportunities for attack to being surrounded and beaten by the enemy. At present, the official has noticed this issue and is working to improve it.

Another issue with the game is frame loss. My own phone is a Redmi Note 8 Pro, and although its performance may not match that of a flagship phone, it is still sufficient. I thought playing "Warm Snow" could guarantee the highest graphics quality, but after playing for a while, the phone screen started to heat up and the frame rate kept falling.

Although frame dropping is not a serious issue, the lag in the visuals still undermines the coolness of Warm Snow. If players do not want to be troubled by frame drops, they can first adjust the image quality to the minimum standard. In addition, the production team has received relevant feedback and believes that they will continue to improve the actual performance of this work in the future.

Summary

Overall, the mobile version of "Warm Snow" gives me a feeling of "serious deviation from science". The quality of the game itself is excellent, with a smooth feel and rich content. However, this mobile game version has some minor flaws, which have reduced the quality of the game experience.

However, there is no doubt about the gameplay of "Warm Snow", and the price of the mobile game version at 25 yuan is also very affordable. After the mobile version was launched, the production team is still optimizing the overall gaming experience. I hope the issues mentioned earlier can be successfully resolved, and then Warm Snow will definitely be favored by more players.