The Winter Solstice

Several years ago, Thomas Mason, his wife and son returned home from Blackwood Forest.

Only Thomas survived the journey. After years of suffering from guilt, Thomas is finally ready to accept his loss. He returns to Blackwood Forest to spread his family's ashes, hoping to leave them where they shared so many memories.

Thomas sits down at the familiar campsite...but gunshots interrupt his final goodbye...and something is watching deep within the Forest.

Immerse yourself and venture deep into a short psychological story that explores how people cope with loss through acceptance, guilt and retaliation. Encounter characters shaped by trauma, fear and uncertainty.

THE WINTER SOLSTICE is intentionally designed without a save system, with the purpose of creating a concise, cinematic experience. Estimated Runtime: ~1 hour

Every decision shapes Thomas Mason's journey. Influence the fate of five other characters and discover who survives, who dies and ultimately what transpires.

THE WINTER SOLSTICE features 5 possible endings, each shaped by your choices.

• I: ACCEPTANCE
• II: REUNITED
• III: BURIED
• IV: ETERNAL
• V: SOLACE

Experience THE WINTER SOLSTICE as a psychological horror through the lens of the 90s:

• Fixed Camera Angles
• Third Person Perspective
• Fog Shrouded Environment
• Tank Controls
• Retro Aesthetics, Sound Design & Animations
• Downloadable Manual
• Flavour Text
• Black & White Mode

Starring

Mani Chauhan as Thomas Mason

Dylan Hernandez as Sarper

Rhys Will as Milk Neck

Ryan Anderson as The Ranger

Douglas Bottega as The Child

Amber Tscherning as Thomas's Wife

Raven Morales as Thomas's Son

Additional Music by Jane Cadogan, HEXSYSTEM, Ghanks & Isaac Hickerson.