Third game, a second fan disc, in the Code: Realize series, containing after stories for the new routes from Future Blessings. There will also be IF stories, first Christmas for the original cast and an another story.
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I liked this fan disc more than Future Blessings! I thought the addition of a love interest ending for each guy tied in to Finis’s route was really smart and sweet.
I also really enjoyed Cantarella’s story, she’s so pretty and I just loved her and Cardia’s friendship. I haven’t seen too many female friendship side stories in Otome games and I think it’s wonderful.
It was also nice to get a continuation of the white rose stories from Future Blessings. I was actually surprised at how much I liked Lupin’s cause it wasn’t as lovey dovey as his Future Blessings content, but I LOVED that it really showed how well Cardia and Lupin know each other and are truly a power couple and a team!
The art and music is as lovely as ever, and how can you not love the beach CGs?!?! I bow at the feet of whoever decided to go the sexy route for Lupin’s because DAMN 🥵 Van Helsing’s also cracked me up and was a nice nod to the first game 🤪
I also really enjoyed Cantarella’s story, she’s so pretty and I just loved her and Cardia’s friendship. I haven’t seen too many female friendship side stories in Otome games and I think it’s wonderful.
It was also nice to get a continuation of the white rose stories from Future Blessings. I was actually surprised at how much I liked Lupin’s cause it wasn’t as lovey dovey as his Future Blessings content, but I LOVED that it really showed how well Cardia and Lupin know each other and are truly a power couple and a team!
The art and music is as lovely as ever, and how can you not love the beach CGs?!?! I bow at the feet of whoever decided to go the sexy route for Lupin’s because DAMN 🥵 Van Helsing’s also cracked me up and was a nice nod to the first game 🤪
Chances are, the only reason you have decided to "play" this "game" is for the speedy Platinum trophy. This title is the definition of a "visual novel" as there is pretty much zero gameplay/player input, so keep that in mind.
I'm going to kick off this review by stating: I would only recommend Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles for fans of the previous titles in the Code :Realize series.
In Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles, the story picks up after the events of Code: Realize ~ Future Blessings. It is now nearly Christmas and whoever's story you have picked to play through, is dwelling on their separation from Cardia. What ensues is how they have to confront and reconcile their feelings, as well as reunite with their loved one in time for the festive celebrations. These stories won't make as much sense or have as much pay off for anyone who hasn't played the first two games but for anyone who wants to spend more time with their favourite characters, then Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles will have some appeal.
So why have I rated the game just above a 5? Well, Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles feels a bit of a cash grab. It does have a bit more interactivity than Future Blessings, which if I'm being honest isn't hard to beat, but it is still quite a short experience for the price tag. Also, if I am being honest, I only really enjoyed Van Helsing's and Saint-Germian's stories, along with some of the 'secret' stories. The other main stories were OK, I just didn't have the same interest in the characters they were focusing on.
I did like the art style, especially revisiting familiar locations that have been given the festive treament. I guess for a visual novel, the visuals are crucial part of it so it is good that Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles has some great images to go with the story.
Overall, Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles was not a terrible experience and there was certain aspects of it that I enjoyed however it doesn't even come close to surpassing the first game, Code: Realize ~ Guardians of Rebirth. This is definitely a game I would only recommend to fans of the series who are looking for a festive themed story. If you are new to the visual novel genre, I would recommend you go and play Code: Realize ~ Guardians of Rebirth.
In Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles, the story picks up after the events of Code: Realize ~ Future Blessings. It is now nearly Christmas and whoever's story you have picked to play through, is dwelling on their separation from Cardia. What ensues is how they have to confront and reconcile their feelings, as well as reunite with their loved one in time for the festive celebrations. These stories won't make as much sense or have as much pay off for anyone who hasn't played the first two games but for anyone who wants to spend more time with their favourite characters, then Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles will have some appeal.
So why have I rated the game just above a 5? Well, Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles feels a bit of a cash grab. It does have a bit more interactivity than Future Blessings, which if I'm being honest isn't hard to beat, but it is still quite a short experience for the price tag. Also, if I am being honest, I only really enjoyed Van Helsing's and Saint-Germian's stories, along with some of the 'secret' stories. The other main stories were OK, I just didn't have the same interest in the characters they were focusing on.
I did like the art style, especially revisiting familiar locations that have been given the festive treament. I guess for a visual novel, the visuals are crucial part of it so it is good that Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles has some great images to go with the story.
Overall, Code: Realize ~ Wintertide Miracles was not a terrible experience and there was certain aspects of it that I enjoyed however it doesn't even come close to surpassing the first game, Code: Realize ~ Guardians of Rebirth. This is definitely a game I would only recommend to fans of the series who are looking for a festive themed story. If you are new to the visual novel genre, I would recommend you go and play Code: Realize ~ Guardians of Rebirth.