To kick us off, is the relaxingLakeDLC,Lake: Seasons Greetings.
But before then, perhaps a quick comparison betweenLakevsLake: Seasons Greetings?
Which one does it better?
What is Lake?
Released in 2021,Lakeis a graphic adventure game developed by Gamious and published by Whitethorn Games.
Its an overwhelmingly peaceful and addictive tale, thanks to its genuine human interactions and vibrant art style.
Its an incredibly laidback, open world made up of a free-roaming driving sim and a story-driven point-and-click adventure.
What is Lake: Seasons Greetings?
In 2023, developer Gamious and publisher Whitethorn Games released the holiday-themed DLC prequel toLakecalledLake: Seasons Greetings.
Note that you must have the base game installed to play the DLC.
However, you’re able to skipLakes content in favor ofSeasons Greetingsin time for theholiday season.
However, the place is a beautiful winter wonderland, smothered in fluffy snow and Christmas decorations.
Some teaser questions from the base game are answered in the DLC.
Also, you meet five completely new characters.
Story
On the one hand,Laketells its story as a graphic adventure from the third-person perspective.
Your job is to simply point-and-click to move the plot along.
Slow down and enjoy yourself, will you?
InLake, you interact and form genuine relationships with the quirky townsfolk.
While in the DLC, you catch up with old and new faces, enjoying a similar chill atmosphere.
The DLC introduces five new characters, each with unique backstories and storylines.
Unfortunately, the new characters fail to capture the same magic as their predecessors.
On that front, the base game offers more compelling story arcs that are beautiful and well-crafted for everyone.
InLake, you traverse the leafy, picturesque Providence Oaks in Oregon at the end of summer 1986.
WhileLaketakes place at the end of summer 1986,Lake: Seasons Greetingsushers in the Christmas spirit.
The soundtracks are excellent.
You even keep humming to its tunes way after youve put your controller down.
Lastly,Lakes story progression advances delicately and with feeling, creating an oasis of relaxation.
You immerse yourself more and more in the story and the characters lives.
And, in the end, you leave feeling all warm and fuzzy.
Performance
Lakehas its fair share of bugs and glitches here and there.
Unfortunately,Lake: Seasons Greetingssuffers the same fate.
It continues to uphold leisurely downtimes with no urgency strapped to your back.
Unfortunately, the DLC doesnt quite hit the high praise mark its base game achieves.
Also, both games suffer from bugs and glitches here and there.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
