ILA: A Frosty Glide has the perfect atmosphere for the chilly season.

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"This is a style of animation that thrives on the human craft. It is something that is born from pure human sweat, and grit, and talent, and work. You can't fake it. You can't cut corners with it."

A bittersweet narrative softened by a gentle ASMR soundscape and quietly satisfying cleaning gameplay.

In Fallen Tear's boss rush-focused demo at PAX, the combat was quick and punchy, and our talk with Creative Director Stephen Manalastas gave insights into where Filipino roots show up in subtle ways in the narrative and gameplay.

Full-body tension and an experience that overwhelms the senses, in the best way.

Hard to say goodbye.

'It's not the kind of loneliness where nobody is around; it's the kind where there are still people but you can't shake the feeling — which in a way is more horrifying.'

As advertised: It did consume me.