Yuletide Regicide
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About Yuletide Regicide
Yuletide Regicide is a short visual novel that turns Christmas chaos into a murder mystery. You play as a sleuth at the North Pole investigating Santa’s death right before the big night. Made by Valtteri Tavast and published by Instant Million, it dropped on December 1 2025 for PC. The game blends snappy dialogue, suspect interrogations, and holiday-themed red herrings. Think Clue with festive cheer and a dash of dark humor. It’s a bite-sized pick for fans of choice-driven stories with a cheeky twist.
Gameplay
You click through dialogue, drag icons to ask suspects questions, and pick responses that shape the investigation. Each interrogation reveals clues, but red herrings abound. The North Pole setting is simple, workshops, the sleigh yard, Santa’s office, but navigation is drag-and-drop smooth. Choices matter: accuse the wrong elf and trigger a comedy of errors, or uncover the real culprit. With three possible endings and a runtime of 3-4 hours, it’s a quick but replayable romp. The controls are mouse-only, and the pacing leans toward brisk, with no grinding or combat.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 82 with 78% completing the main story. Critics averaged 88, praising the “sharp writing” and “charming absurdity.” Average playtime is 3.1 hours, and 32% finish in one session. Moods are split: 45% amused, 30% intrigued, 15% annoyed by the “predictable twists.” Achievements include 21 total, with 72% earning the “Jingle All the Way” trophy for solving the case. One player called it “a festive hoot,” while another griped, “too many obvious clues.”
PlayPile's Take
A $19.99 novelty for visual novel fans who like their mysteries with a wink. It’s short but snappy, with enough branching paths to justify a second playthrough. The humor lands best if you’re into deadpan jokes about nutcrackers and reindeer. Achievements are light, none require obsessive grinding. Not deep, but its charm and low price make it a festive treat. If you’ve got an afternoon to spare and a soft spot for dark comedy, it’s worth a try.
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Single player
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