Let it snow

Source: The Verge

Snow as a Mood‑Setting Element

Water gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet—splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can reflect the world around them thanks to ray tracing. But there’s something special about snow. It might not be as technically impressive as water, but when it comes to creating a mood in a game, snow can be very powerful.

And two recent releases — Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth and Froggy Hates Snow — really capture just what snow is capable of.

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth

Let’s start with the Moomins. Winter’s Warmth is the second game based on the iconic Finnish fai …

Froggy Hates Snow

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