Midnight Witch

About

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

story41 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and emotional story that keeps players engaged throughout.
The visuals and art style are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.
As a free visual novel, it offers great value with multiple endings and a well-written narrative.

Character development suffers, particularly in the latter half of the story, leaving some characters feeling underexplored.
Many choices in the game feel inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful player agency.
The pacing can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling overly text-heavy and dragging the experience.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
44%
5%
The story of the game has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, engaging characters, and well-crafted plot twists, making it a standout aspect for many players. While some critiques mention pacing issues and character development inconsistencies, the overall narrative is described as immersive and thought-provoking, often evoking strong emotional responses. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to surprise and keep players invested, with a few noting that it rivals paid visual novels in quality despite being free.
- “The story is really immersive and a roller coaster to go through; it constantly plays with your expectations and gets emotional as well.”
- “Not only is it a great story, but it's also very well written (hats off to the scenario writer). I would have gladly paid money for it, and I really don't understand why a visual novel with such great quality and such a great story is being offered for free.”
- “The story is very well written with a lot of great twists, emotional highs and lows, and engaging enough to be replayable.”
- “The overall story is kinda lacking in parts, and there are weird design choices here and there.”
- “Heavy themes are explored throughout, but the story ultimately failed to fully explore the topics that were introduced.”
- “The next glaring issue centers around the impact of the choices you can make during the story.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and well-executed art style, making it one of the best-looking 2D visual novels available. While some users noted that the visuals may not be surprising, they appreciated the overall aesthetic and the emotional impact conveyed through the combination of visuals, story, and soundtrack. The game features slick visuals that enhance the narrative without being overly graphic, contributing to a compelling experience.
- “I can't stress enough how beautiful the artwork in this game is.”
- “Midnight Witch has slick visuals, an interesting story, an intuitive interface, and a cool soundtrack.”
- “The visuals don't surprise much, but the art style is well done.”
- “When I first looked at the game cover, it reminded me of another extremely entertaining free-to-play visual novel on Steam called 'Find Love or Die Trying.' I mean the artwork setup and the art style are almost identical.”
- “It's honestly one of the best looking 2D visual novels I've played as far as artwork.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
14%
21%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and immersive, complementing the game's art and narrative effectively. Additionally, players appreciate the availability of the soundtrack in a fan pack, which also includes high-resolution artworks, further supporting the developers.
- “Beautiful art, excellent music, and immersive writing!”
- “The music coupled with the art blew me away.”
- “The soundtrack and art are well done and worth picking up the fan pack ($9.99 USD) if you would like to support the developers to encourage them to continue improving and making more visual novels.”
- “Also, A+ to the music design team!”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players noting its immersive and touching narrative that evokes strong feelings, including tears. The story's twists and character relationships resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impact and prompting reflections on love and sacrifice. Overall, the emotional weight of the game is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The story is really immersive and a roller coaster to go through; it constantly plays with your expectations and gets emotional as well.”
- “I really loved the story and I wish that there was a way for Eva and the main character to have lived happily ever after together, but it's so touching that they have each other's heart.”
- “The ending and the hidden achievement was the epitome of the game that clearly showcased the creator's emotional investment.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Character development is criticized for being underwhelming, particularly in the latter half of the story, where choices lack meaningful impact on the protagonist's growth. Reviewers express a desire for a more extensive narrative that allows for deeper character exploration and consequences based on player decisions, despite acknowledging the detailed character design.
- “I'd say my chief complaint was that I wasn't able to continue reading the writing and follow along with a longer, more fleshed-out narrative that could have accounted for more character development, routes and choices, and repercussions.”
- “Character development suffers extremely in the latter half of the story.”
- “I found that this lack of impact from the choice selection causes the character development to suffer since you really can't shape the main character based on the actions you select him to take.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging storytelling mechanics and strong player involvement, focusing on a central narrative rather than typical romantic choices. Players appreciate the variety of endings, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Very good game with a compelling story and excellent storytelling mechanics, featuring three distinct main endings that enhance player involvement.”
- “Nice gameplay.”
- “The gameplay avoids the tired mechanic of choosing which character to pursue, focusing instead on the core issue of the witch.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by clever and unexpected concepts, such as a sociology professor who punishes incorrect answers, and the presence of cute and funny side endings that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the dialogue, which adds layers of humor and encourages exploration without the need for repetitive gameplay.
- “I will admit though the concept of a sociology professor who kills you when you answer their questions wrong was pretty funny.”
- “The side endings always managed to be cute or funny, so it was very fun to do the achievements without feeling like I had to play ten different ways.”
- “All of my expectations were thrown out the window, and there was so much attention to detail for every dialogue and a lot of funny things to explore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is generally solid, with good graphics and performance across various hardware setups. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate drops and minor bugs that can affect the experience. The soundtrack is well-received, complementing the game's atmosphere without impacting performance.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's well-crafted story, featuring numerous twists and emotional depth, enhances its replayability, making it engaging enough for players to experience multiple times.
- “The story is very well written with a lot of great twists, emotional highs and lows, and engaging enough to be replayable.”