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Games Like A Winter's Daydream

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A boy returns to his countryside home after spending half a year in the city, only to discover the unimaginable — his elderly grandmother has transformed into a cute young girl! Hijinks ensue.

Reviews: Positive — 96% — of 49 reviews
Released: 2018-10-15
Developer: ebi-hime
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    90% matchVery Positive96% of 145 reviews2018
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