Brok, the investigator embeds holiday merriments

Brok the InvestiGator is getting a festive spin-off! This free visual novel, clocking in at around an hour, offers a heartwarming Christmas adventure. Forget the beat 'em up action; this prequel focuses on a charming story.

Brok Natal Tail Christmas features Graff and Ott celebrating a twisted version of Christmas, Natal Untail, in their world, Atlasia. Despite the corruption, they discover the true spirit of the season with Brok's help.

This isn't a full-fledged game, but a genre-bending experiment showcasing Cowcat's new Brokvn Engine. It's a free Christmas treat for Brok fans, and a commendable attempt at a new genre.

The short playtime is easily forgiven given its free nature. Cowcat's willingness to explore a new genre beyond the original's gameplay is admirable. There's little downside to trying it; unless you actively dislike visual novels, this is worth a look.

Feeling festive? After this, explore other point-and-click adventures like the spooky Darkside Detective (check out our review!), or unwind with the best mobile games of 2024.