Bewitched: Part 1

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Bewitched: Part 1 is a single player action game. It was developed by Graven Visual Novels and was released on October 31, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Bewitched: Part 1" is a game with a colorful art style and a fabulous atmosphere, where you play as Thomas, a boy who visits his witch aunt Alice. Explore her magical house, accept quests, and unlock secrets behind the magical barrier to become a potion-making expert. The game offers interactive locations, an original soundtrack, and realistic sounds for an immersive experience, with a gameplay duration of 6-8 hours.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful and detailed art, with vibrant backgrounds and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The story is engaging, filled with twists and turns, and the characters are well-developed, making for a fun and charming adventure.
The point-and-click mechanics are enjoyable, providing a mix of gameplay that keeps players entertained throughout the experience.

The game feels unfinished, with an abrupt ending and a lack of exploration opportunities that leave players wanting more.
Gameplay can become tedious and linear after the initial challenges, leading to a diminished sense of danger and player agency.
There are minor issues with the English translation and dialogue, including awkward phrasing and some confusion regarding character names.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and filled with action, even during quieter moments, set in a dangerous world that leaves players eager for more, as this is only the first part. While the point-and-click mechanics are enjoyable, the narrative becomes more linear after the challenging house area, leading to missed opportunities for deeper exploration of character choices and plot paths. Overall, the charming and spooky tale, complemented by beautiful art and animation, presents a fun adventure, though the writing could benefit from greater clarity and depth.
- “It's a charming spooky story with colorful illustrations.”
- “The writing is nice, and the plot started with how they introduce Thomas and his wreck of a home life and meeting his witch aunt is downright enjoyable.”
- “What I like the most though is the adventure this story brings you to.”
- “Sadly, the story is unfinished.”
- “While I can hardly complain, if this were a more expensive title, I saw so many possibilities that this game 'could' have taken at many points in the story.”
- “There are a few little quest games, but nothing as difficult as the house area and afterwards, it suddenly feels like the game becomes 'linear' in nature.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of simplistic point-and-click mechanics and visual novel elements, which some players find enjoyable but ultimately tedious, especially as the game shifts focus to storytelling. While the initial challenges are engaging, many reviewers feel that the gameplay becomes less interactive as the narrative takes over, leaving them wanting more from the mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun experience initially, but its lack of depth and unfinished feel detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “An interesting visual novel interwoven with light point-and-click gameplay about magic, mystery, and family.”
- “The point-and-click game mechanics are a ton of fun and you quickly get set up for harder challenges - but at that point, it becomes mostly story.”
- “The mechanic used was a blast and lots of fun, so it felt empty when I couldn't use it more to try out all the little story paths Thomas could take.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simplistic and boorishly tedious; 6-8 hours advertised in the description are a stretch, but the game was never finished properly, so there's that.”
- “The biggest gripe I had was that the house area was the most difficult, but once you get beyond the house, the basic mechanic is almost discarded and the story is mostly... story?”
- “The gameplay is extremely simplistic and boorishly tedious; 6-8 hours advertised in the description are a stretch, but the game was never finished properly, so there's that.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received for its ability to complement the tone and environment, though it lacks memorability and may not linger in players' minds long after playing. While the quality of the music is appreciated, some reviewers noted that it is overshadowed by the game's brevity and abrupt ending.
- “The music isn't the sort that will be stuck in your head a month after playing, but it always fits the tone and environment well.”
- “The music is good and the art is amazing, but the game's a bit short and the ending is very abrupt.”
- “The music isn't the sort of music that will be stuck in your head a month after playing, but it always fits the tone and environment well.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is centered around the amusing premise of a criminal who has transformed into a cat, which users find inherently funny and entertaining.
- “His whole shtick is he's a criminal-turned-cat, and that in itself is so funny.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised as astonishing and entrancing, with users noting their impressive quality right from the menu screen.
- “Even from the menu screen, I can tell the visuals are completely entrancing!”
- “Graphics are astonishing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly simplistic and tedious, with many feeling that the advertised playtime of 6-8 hours is unrealistic due to the game's unfinished state. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a significant drawback.
- “The gameplay is extremely simplistic and boorishly tedious; the 6-8 hours advertised in the description are a stretch, but the game was never finished properly.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong satisfaction with the game's optimization, highlighting a high level of performance that enhances their overall experience.
- “I'm a fan of this level of performance.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs and well-defined personalities, highlighting the depth and uniqueness of each character.
- “I also admire the character designs and personalities!”