Brok the Investigator: Festive DLC Out Now!

Brok the InvestiGator is getting a festive spin-off! This free, hour-long visual novel prequel offers a heartwarming Christmas adventure, diverging from the main game's action-adventure style.

In Brok Natal Tail Christmas, players explore the unique Atlasian holiday, Natal Untail, through the eyes of Graff and Ott, with a little help from Brok himself. Expect a charming story focusing on the true meaning of the season, despite the holiday's corrupted form.

While short, this standalone title showcases Cowcat's new Brokvn Engine and represents a bold genre experiment. It's a free gift for Brok fans, and a chance to experience a different side of the series. The only reason to skip it might be an aversion to visual novels.

The brevity is easily forgiven given its free availability and the developer's willingness to explore a new genre. If you're open to trying a point-and-click adventure or visual novel, this is a perfect low-risk, high-reward Christmas treat. For more festive gaming, check out our review of the spooky Darkside Detective or our roundup of the best mobile games of 2024.