Camp W

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
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"Camp W is a single-player Visual Novel game with wonderful visuals and an intriguing, emotional story. As a young witch at a human summer camp, you must conceal your identity and make friends while uncovering secrets about the Witching Realm's history. The game features a Friending Simulator, allowing you to choose which campers to get to know and learn their stories."

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story8 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and character design that creates a delightful atmosphere.
  • Engaging and humorous writing with memorable characters, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
  • High replayability with multiple endings and choices that allow players to explore different story paths.
  • The story feels rushed and incomplete, leaving many plot points unresolved.
  • Limited gameplay mechanics, making it feel more like an interactive book than a traditional game.
  • Initial price point was considered too high for the quality and content offered, leading to poor reception.
  • story31 mentions

    The story of the game revolves around a charming summer camp experience for kids, filled with activities and opportunities for friendship, though it lacks depth and feels somewhat rushed towards the end. While the narrative is whimsical and uplifting, it suffers from incomplete plot elements and mechanical choices that don't significantly impact the main storyline. Overall, it offers a delightful, family-friendly adventure with beautiful art and engaging characters, making it particularly appealing for younger audiences.

    • “It's a wholesome adventure with beautiful art and a humorous, uplifting story.”
    • “I was originally drawn to Camp W because of the charming art design, and I was delighted to find that the story and characters were equally captivating.”
    • “Overall, I thought Camp W was an incredibly charming and well-thought-out game with an interesting plot and nice illustrations.”
    • “The story feels rushed near the end; borderline incomplete.”
    • “The choices and story routes feel blatantly mechanical and unsatisfying.”
    • “There are incomplete storyline elements: we never find out why there is a secret altar in the woods, how our protagonist got home, or what happens to the masked antagonist.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exquisite hand-drawn art style, which is colorful, charming, and reminiscent of popular animated series like "Gravity Falls" and "The Owl House." Reviewers appreciate the detailed visuals that enhance the storytelling experience, along with a fitting soundtrack that complements the overall aesthetic. The combination of appealing artwork and engaging design makes it a delightful visual novel for both kids and adults.

    • “Short (2.5h for 1 ending; 4h for 3 playthroughs), charming, kid-and-adult-friendly visual novel with very pleasant graphics, smart writing, good music and very cute and likeable characters (even the 'unlikable' ones).”
    • “+ exquisite art style (it feels like one watching something like Gravity Falls or The Owl House);”
    • “Camp W is a lovely and family-friendly visual novel that I particularly enjoyed, to which I was attracted in the first place because of the creative, beautiful, and colorful hand-drawn artwork, and then by the witchcraft.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and charm, enhancing the overall experience with a delightful and fitting soundtrack that complements the whimsical art style and engaging narrative. Reviewers highlight its ability to evoke a merry feeling and create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the music is described as an integral part of the game's enchanting ambiance, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

    • “I love the art style and all the tidbits of geek culture in the dialogue. The music is catchy and sticks with you, leaving a merry feeling afterwards.”
    • “The charming music and artwork greatly enhance the overall experience.”
    • “To the great writing, there is an amazing hand-drawn artwork full of life and details, complemented by a charming and fitting soundtrack with a witchy tone.”
    • “The music in this game is really pretty and I found it especially relaxing.”
    • “To the great writing adds an amazing hand-drawn artwork full of life and details and a charming and fitting soundtrack with a witchy tone.”
    • “Gardening, arts and crafts, sports, camp history, or maybe music and dance?”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on reading and narrative progression typical of visual novels, with limited interactive elements such as casting spells by tracing runes. While some players appreciate the charming mechanics and integration of art, writing, and music, others find the choice and story routes to be overly mechanical and unsatisfying. Overall, the gameplay is a blend of traditional visual novel elements with a few engaging features.

    • “Such a lovely masterpiece, as all parts of the game work perfectly together ... the art, the writing, the music, the gameplay, the pacing ... sigh <3”
    • “There is a small additional mechanic where you can cast spells in your grimoire by tracing runes with your mouse, but the rest of the game is traditional visual novel fare: that is, your focus will be on reading.”
    • “Cute game mechanics for spells and other magic-related things.”
    • “For those of you unfamiliar with visual novels, there isn’t too much gameplay in the button mashing/controller sense: you’ll get the badges as a result of the activity you pick, not from scoring a certain number of points.”
    • “There is a small additional mechanic where you can cast spells in your grimoire by tracing runes with your mouse, but the rest of the game is traditional VN fare: that is, your focus will be on reading.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome and heartwarming, providing a pleasant experience that leaves players with a warm feeling. While the story is uplifting and beautifully presented, some reviewers noted that the pacing can feel uneven and segmented. Overall, it strikes a balance between positivity and sincerity without becoming overly sentimental.

    • “Wholesome without being cloying.”
    • “If you enjoy visual novels and you’re looking for something that’s kind and heartwarming without being too cheesy, this is a pleasant experience that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling on the inside when you’re done playing.”
    • “It’s a wholesome adventure with beautiful art and a humorous, uplifting story.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its ability to evoke dread and charm, successfully modernizing the original's feel while enhancing it with improved controls and sound design. The immersive tone, coupled with beautiful music and endless branching possibilities, creates a captivating experience that resonates with players.

    • “This is an amazing remake, keeping the atmosphere and dread of the original, but improving it tenfold, with modernized controls and powered by the latest version of the RE Engine. This remake is something every Resident Evil fan has to try!”
    • “The use of 3D for the book menu was very nice, and the sound design really lends to the atmosphere.”
    • “The branching possibilities seem endless, the atmosphere (and music) are charming and beautiful, and I'm excited to see where this young witch's journey takes me.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as wholesome and uplifting, featuring funny dialogue that adds personality to the story. Players appreciate the entertaining and innovative writing, making it a delightful experience that remains engaging through multiple playthroughs.

    • “It's a wholesome adventure with beautiful art and a humorous, uplifting story.”
    • “Overall, Camp W is an almost flawless visual novel, innovative, pleasant to read, entertaining, beautiful, and funny, that runs smoothly and can be played several times without getting annoying.”
    • “This is a great game for anyone looking for something story-rich with lots of humor and personality.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its charming and unique designs, complemented by witty dialogue that enhances the overall enjoyment of the characters. The engaging personalities contribute to a memorable gaming experience.

    • “Charming character design, witty dialogue, and characters I thoroughly enjoyed.”
    • “The character designs are very fun and charming.”
    • “Unique character designs.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its badge collecting, spell, and memory systems, which encourage players to complete a minimum of three playthroughs to unlock all badges. This design caters well to completionists seeking to fully experience the game's content.

    • “The game has a high replayability factor.”
    • “The badge collecting, spell, and memory system allows for replayability for completionists, requiring a minimum of 3 playthroughs to receive all badges.”
    • “The badge collecting and spell/memory system allows for replayability for completionists, requiring a minimum of three playthroughs to receive all badges.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    "Camp W" is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly and providing a seamless experience for players. The game is described as visually stunning and engaging, allowing for multiple playthroughs without losing appeal.

    • “Overall, Camp W is an almost flawless visual novel that runs smoothly and can be played several times without getting annoying.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience that enhances the storytelling.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains high performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
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