Gun Witch

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Gun Witch is a single player casual role playing shooter game with comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Kiyummi Games and was released on December 31, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.

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Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features charming artwork and a lighthearted story that keeps players entertained.
Combat and controls are surprisingly fun, with a variety of attacks and engaging gameplay.
It's a free game that offers a quick and enjoyable experience, making it worth a try for those looking to kill a few hours.

The game is quite short, with many players wishing for more content and longer gameplay.
The writing and dialogue can be cringey and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as grinding and boss difficulty, can feel unbalanced and frustrating.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game centers around Beretta, a witch who uses a gun instead of traditional magic, embarking on comedic adventures on the island of Luninsula. While the narrative is often described as charming and lighthearted, with amusing quests and characters, it is also criticized for being simplistic, poorly written, and lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement. Despite its shortcomings, many players find the story enjoyable and fitting for the game's casual, fun atmosphere.
- “The story centers around Beretta, a witch who uses a gun instead of traditional magic, and her adventures on the island of Luninsula.”
- “Fun, funny, and actually has a surprisingly interesting story.”
- “The lore is strong with an engaging story, witty dialogue, and hilarious punchlines.”
- “Characters and storyline aren't engaging.”
- “However, I didn't enjoy the story too much, and especially found the ending disappointing.”
- “The story is poorly written, and the gameplay is poor with most of your time being mindless grinding.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as charming yet mediocre, with a hand-drawn style that some liken to amateur work. While the visuals are often considered cute and appealing, particularly in character design, they lack polish and sophistication, resembling doujin-level art. Overall, the art style contributes to the game's charm, despite its simplicity and inconsistency.
- “Short little game with lots of charm in its artwork and story.”
- “The art style is very cute, and most of the main characters are fleshed out enough that they feel like real people for the most part.”
- “It's super easy, the dialog was surprisingly humorous, and the graphics were very cute.”
- “The graphics aren't great, really mediocre hand-drawn 'baby's first Wacom tablet' kind of stuff.”
- “Game mechanism is a fun one that heavily reminds the player of MapleStory, but yeah, the graphics are near doujin level and need a lot of improving.”
- “The artwork may be amateurish, but I found it has its own charm.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on text cutscenes and repetitive grinding. Although there are solid mechanics and a decent variety of activities, many feel that the gameplay lacks depth and can be too simplistic, making it less appealing for those seeking a more challenging experience. Overall, while some enjoy its charm, others do not recommend it for those looking for substantial platforming or RPG elements.
- “Although the gameplay is a little rough around the edges, it is fun with decent variety!”
- “Other than that, the gameplay is straightforward and pretty engaging.”
- “The gameplay mechanics were solid and the story was well written.”
- “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics, and decided instead it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
- “The story is poorly written, and the gameplay is poor with most of your time being mindless grinding.”
- “I can enjoy its simplicity and aesthetics, but I can't recommend it for the gameplay.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its witty dialogue, funny story elements, and overall comedic tone. Many reviews note the game's lightheartedness and charm, making it an enjoyable experience that balances cute graphics with entertaining gameplay. Overall, it delivers a surprisingly engaging and humorous experience for a short indie title.
- “Don't get this expecting a long-lasting MMO RPG, but it's hilarious.”
- “The dialogue is funny, the combat is simple but the upgrades are interesting and the art design is cutesy.”
- “Entertaining, easy to understand, and free; honestly a lot more enjoyable than I expected it to be. The story is not bad and it's actually pretty hilarious, definitely worth a try.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as a mixed bag; while some players find it fun and engaging, others describe it as tedious and repetitive. Many reviews note that while leveling up is relatively quick, the need to grind for specific materials can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game features a grind-heavy structure that may appeal to some but can become monotonous for others.
- “A little too grindy and uninteresting.”
- “It can get a little tedious or monotonous since most of the missions can be boiled down to, go here and kill x amount of enemies or, collect x amount of items by killing this specific enemy.”
- “The story is poorly written, and the gameplay is poor with most of your time being mindless grinding.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally pleasant and varies between stages, though some players feel it lacks variety and resembles royalty-free tracks. While it is enjoyable, there are calls for options to mute the music and customize controls, as the current setup can be limiting. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed aspect, appreciated by some but criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of player control.
- “The music is nice to listen to as well and varies between stages.”
- “Music is subtle, doesn't seem to have a lot of variety to it.”
- “Music... I want to say it sounds like some kind of royalty-free music - not always a bad thing, since Scott Cawthon used royalty-free music and look how famous some of the tracks from his games are.”
- “Make the player able to mute the music, allow key bindings, allow direction shooting, make the shooting point and click, add more monsters, attacks.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, highlighting its heartwarming ending and wholesome experience throughout. The art style contributes to the overall charm, evoking strong feelings, while some gameplay elements, like enemy difficulty, may detract from the emotional flow.
- “Has a nice art style and an oddly heartwarming ending.”
- “This game is wholesome and fun for its entire length (1 hour).”
- “Amazing game, I cried.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal issues, noting that while some glitches exist, they do not significantly impact gameplay. Most players find the game largely free of bugs and crashes, contributing to a mostly smooth experience.
- “Not so buggy and has a few glitches, but mostly playable.”
- “No bugs, glitches, or crashing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by easy-to-understand and entertaining dialogue, complemented by appealing character designs that initially attract players. Overall, the combination of engaging interactions and visual aesthetics enhances the player's connection to the characters.
- “Easy to understand, entertaining dialogue, and nice character designs.”
- “Character design (this is why I tried the game).”