Littlewitch Romanesque: Editio Regia

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"Littlewitch Romanesque: Editio Regia" is a simulation RPG set in the magical world of Stella Mundo. As Archmage Domino, mentor two troublesome students, Aria and Kaya, learning magical arts and life values, while managing classrooms and quests, with the ultimate goal of preparing them to master powerful spells in just three years. The game offers a unique blend of storytelling, strategy, and character development in a richly detailed setting.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Littlewitch Romanesque: Editio Regia screenshot

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story21 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features charming art and well-developed characters, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
The gameplay combines dice-rolling mechanics with time management, providing a unique and engaging experience.
There are multiple endings and plenty of replayability, allowing players to explore different character routes and storylines.

The game has been criticized for its sexualization of underage characters, which many players find disturbing.
The pacing can be slow, with long stretches of dialogue and gameplay that may feel repetitive or tedious.
The censored version on Steam lacks adult content, leading to disappointment for players expecting the full experience.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
65%
4%
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it mediocre due to its reliance on mini-events and a frustrating dice-rolling mechanic that can hinder progress. However, many appreciate the well-told narrative, likable characters, and engaging plotlines, noting that the game offers significant replayability through various quests and character interactions. While the art and world-building are praised, concerns about the sexualization of characters detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “Great story with amazing characters and heartfelt moments.”
- “Littlewitch is a great story and I completely love it.”
- “If you are at all looking for a wonderful story with plenty of magic and imagination, a nostalgic fan of the princess maker series, or just in the market for a good visual novel, I'd highly recommend Littlewitch Romanesque.”
- “The overall gameplay loop is simple; you roll dice to gain spirit, use said spirit to teach spells to the two girls, then go on quests which have a required spell and give you some increase in the spirit cap.”
- “Overall, this game is a slice of life with some magic to flavor things up. It's great to relax a little bit when you are overworked, but not much happens story-wise, and the only resemblances of story are way too minuscule to mean something.”
- “It's almost entirely luck whether you will advance the story or not.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
8%
The gameplay in this visual novel features a mix of traditional storytelling with interactive elements, primarily revolving around a dice-rolling mechanic and time management. While some players find the gameplay engaging and fun, others criticize the long gaps between gameplay sections and the overall pacing. Despite its flaws, many appreciate the charming art style and character development, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay loop itself is fun if you enjoy this style of game.”
- “It’s a cute and charming visual novel with some dice-based gameplay, enjoyable story, great world building, charming art style, and nice characters.”
- “The lovely illustrations are darling, the plentiful vignettes are endearing, and the clever dice mechanics are addicting.”
- “The gameplay part genuinely might not exist and the visual novel sequences are pretty disconnected and slow-paced.”
- “My biggest issue with the game is that many scenes are extremely long in between gameplay sections, but if you're a veteran visual novel enjoyer, that probably won't bother you.”
- “Seriously, the game is good - visual and music also has very simple gameplay... but expect grinding just to complete the gallery, items, and badges.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game feature a charming older anime aesthetic with watercolor backgrounds, creating a visually appealing experience reminiscent of a full-color manga. While some players appreciate the unique art style and its integration with the narrative, others express personal dissatisfaction, particularly regarding character designs and their portrayal. Overall, the artwork is praised for its beauty and complements the game's lighthearted atmosphere and engaging story.
- “The artwork has an older anime aesthetic to it, but it's still nice to look at, and the backgrounds have a watercolor look.”
- “The artwork and music are beautiful, and I dig the lighthearted atmosphere and funny scenes.”
- “Some scenes, themes, and visuals can appear to be disturbing to players who are not already deep into the anime fandom.”
- “The game's freehand drawing art style is complemented by a speech bubble text box version of visual novel dialogue, which makes it feel like reading a full-color manga.”
- “You get an option to turn it into fullscreen, but for people who are particular about graphic blurriness, you might not like it.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of lighthearted and quirky, with a focus on cute and funny scenarios typical of Japanese anime styles. While some find the humor charming and enjoyable, others criticize certain elements as inappropriate or off-putting. Overall, the game is seen as a humorous visual novel that combines engaging storytelling with amusing gameplay mechanics.
- “The short version is, this game is an adorable and humorous visual novel with some 'dice'-based gameplay and time management puzzles.”
- “It’s a very long novel/training simulator full of interesting, funny, and scary events.”
- “The artwork and music is beautiful, and I dig the lighthearted atmosphere and funny scenes.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the lighthearted atmosphere, with standout tracks like the ending theme receiving particular acclaim. However, some players find the music repetitive and not particularly memorable, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
- “The music is also nice, and the ending theme especially is excellent.”
- “The artwork and music are beautiful, and I dig the lighthearted atmosphere and funny scenes.”
- “Music, story, and artwork are all amazing.”
- “The music is repetitive and not remarkable; the randomness of the dice irritates me.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The audio design feels uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome narrative centered around two girls becoming wizards, featuring cute and heartwarming moments. While it occasionally veers into unnecessary sexualization, the overall story is engaging, with well-developed characters that evoke laughter and emotional resonance without delving into heavy emotional turmoil.
- “A wholesome tale of two girls who become wizards under their master's tutelage.”
- “Great story with amazing characters and heartfelt moments.”
- “I've only played an hour as of right now, but I have to say, I've already laughed, been emotionally moved, and otherwise enjoyed the story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly during text and dice rolling scenes. While the raising sim elements are initially enjoyable, they quickly become repetitive, requiring significant effort to complete the gallery, items, and badges. Overall, the game is visually appealing and has good music, but players should be prepared for a grind-heavy experience.
- “Everything is very slow; it is only possible to speed up the text. The scenes with dice rolling are incredibly slow and tedious.”
- “The raising sim elements are kind of fun at first, but once you figure out how it works, it's just repetitive and grindy.”
- “Seriously, the game is good - the visuals and music are nice, and the gameplay is very simple... but expect grinding just to complete the gallery, items, and badges.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its engaging characters and multiple mini plotlines, allowing players to explore different romantic options and story outcomes.
- “There are many genuinely likable characters and interesting plot points to follow, offering a ton of replayability with various mini plotlines to explore and girls to potentially romance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by beautiful artwork and music, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, complemented by humorous scenes.
- “The artwork and music are beautiful, and I love the lighthearted atmosphere and funny scenes.”