After 3 years in development, ebi-hime released With Eyes of Ice. This is a dramatic kinetic “otome-esque” VN set in Iceland, in the 1800s.
You follow the kind-hearted heroine, Gréta, as she finds herself caught between the affections of three handsome men who care for her in different ways.
You can get it on Steam and itch.io with a 20% discount until June 30th.
Dying of frostbite in the cold, unforgiving environs of Iceland, Gréta Egilsdóttir is left to wonder how, exactly, she found herself in such a dire situation.
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Perhaps it began with Steina’s baby, or with Kai agreeing to stay the night, or with that kiss she almost shared with Nataníel.
Perhaps it began when she journeyed from her home of Reykjahlíð to work as a housemaid in the distant fishing village of Mýrakot…
Or perhaps it began three years ago, when her grandmother was still alive, and she lived in the small farming village of Reykjahlíð.
That was when Gréta first met him: the world-weary doctor with the fair hair, the tired eyes, and the intense, almost obsessive desire to help people.
For Gréta, meeting Nataníel Jóhannsson was love at first sight…
But there are some loves which cannot — or perhaps should not — be.
The developer also leaves some warnings for the readers:
This VN does not have any choices or branches. The content is rather dark, and may upset some people. One of the male characters is also married, so you might want to give this story a miss if you think that would bother you!
This visual novel explores topics some readers may find discomforting, such as: pregnancy and childbirth, miscarriages, child abuse/neglect, and death. It also contains some gory scenes which, though not explicit, might unsettle people.
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Writing & programming: ebi-hime
Sprite/CG art: Kimiyoto
Extra Art: Kuroneko, Sysen
Background art: BackgroundTK
UI: Kathaeris
Music: CrysetBase
Opening movie: Phinalgo
Ebi-hime is currently doing a giveaway of this VN! It ends on July 1st.
About the author
Ebi-hime is a big name in the OELVN community, creating stories for all types of audiences. Her most famous works include Sweetest Monster, Blackberry Honey, Lynne, The Language of Love and All Ashes and Illusions.
Fragile Feelings‘s and My Lovey-Dovey Demon‘s demos are also currently available for Steam’s Next Fest until next Monday, June 26th. Give them a try!
