Halloween-themed visual novel
Misty Hollow is a free adventure game that was made by CoziiStudios. It is a visual novel that incorporates role-playing and dating mechanics into its gameplay. In it, players take on the role of a guy who goes to a Halloween-themed party wearing a pumpkin head.
Similar to Butterfly Soup or Starry Flowers, Misty Hollow tries to be more than just a visual novel adventure. Its overall narrative is fun and lighthearted. It also mixes in some romantic aspects, with a cast of colorful and datable characters that players can get to know.
What is it about?
The game takes place in the titular town of Misty Hollow where you just so happen to move into recently. The timing of your arrival also coincides with a Halloween-themed party that is going to take place soon. You also get invited to the event and you decided to wear a pumpkin head for the monster-themed occasion. With pretty much everyone attending, it's a chance for you to meet the local residents.
Misty Hollow features more than 20,000 words for its story and dialogue. While playing, you'll get to interact with over 15 quirky characters, all with their own experience to tell. As mentioned earlier, the game has a romantic element to it, and it is where you can meet and get close to any one of its 4 datable characters, bad dad jokes, awkward flirting, and all.
An average playthrough clocks in at about an hour. It might seem a little short, but the game is really meant to be played multiple times to really experience all that it has to offer. Just be aware that its overall gameplay is more on the point-and-click, decision-based side. There are no action-oriented mechanics to be found here. If that is what you're looking for, this won't be a good match for you.
Cute and charming
Overall, Misty Hollow is easy to recommend to just about anyone. The narrative is fun and lighthearted, the characters are cute and loveable, and there is plenty of interactions with people to be made. The inclusion of datable characters will please many who likes some romance in their games.
