Mika and the Witch's Mountain

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Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a single player open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Chibig and was released on January 22, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Mika and The Witch's Mountain" is a fantasy adventure game following an aspiring witch who delivers packages to an island's townspeople using magic brooms. Players explore the island, build relationships with inhabitants, and upgrade brooms for better flight capabilities. The goal is to reach the mountain's top while experiencing a fulfilling flight sensation and engaging in a heartwarming story of effort, friendship, and community.

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Audience ScoreBased on 553 reviews

story80 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Charming and delightful art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service.
Fun and relaxing gameplay focused on exploration and delivering packages, with a satisfying flying mechanic.
Engaging characters and a heartwarming story that adds depth to the gameplay experience.

The game is quite short, with a main story that can be completed in around 3-5 hours, leaving some players wanting more content.
Frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly on certain platforms, can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some mechanics, such as the flying controls, can feel clunky and may take time to get used to, which could frustrate some players.

story
269 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is generally described as cute and heartwarming, with a simple premise centered around delivery quests and character interactions. However, many reviewers note that the narrative is quite short, often feeling rushed and lacking depth, with some characters and plot points not fully developed. While the charming visuals and cozy gameplay are appreciated, the overall consensus is that the story could benefit from more content and refinement to enhance player engagement.
- “I love how many of the NPCs have their own story to tell and how some of the items delivered hold significant sentimental value.”
- “The story is lovely and cute, and the graphics are sweet, making it a cute, cartoony, cozy game.”
- “The story is deeper than I thought, and all characters are interesting.”
- “The story is quite frankly too short and is paced very, very fast.”
- “There is virtually no build up to any of the big story events that happen.”
- “The story feels disjointed and feels inconsequential, and too preachy at times.”
gameplay
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is characterized by its charming flying mechanics and simple delivery tasks, which create a cozy exploration experience. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and the mechanics occasionally clunky, leading to frustration with controls and pacing. While the game offers a delightful atmosphere and engaging visuals, it lacks depth and variety, leaving some players wanting more from the core gameplay loop.
- “Mika and the Witch's Mountain is an incredibly fun, no stress exploration game with super fun flying mechanics!”
- “The gameplay is very smooth and fun.”
- “It is a game of exploration, adventure, and of course delivering packages - but at its core is a lovingly crafted flying mechanic that expands in complexity and flexibility as you play.”
- “Bunch of crashes, so I can't really give it a review based on story or content. I get maybe 10-15 minutes in, and it crashes. The auto-save feature is meh; I always have to redo at least 8 minutes of gameplay and then crash 7 minutes later.”
- “A cursory glance at the gameplay of Mika and the Witch's Mountain led me to believe that this game was kind of a flight sim, but actually playing the game revealed that it is a 3D platformer with deeply dissatisfying pacing and mechanics.”
- “It's hard to immerse yourself in the world when the core mechanic—flying—is more annoying than enjoyable.”
music
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players finding it heartwarming and relaxing. However, several reviews highlight technical issues such as improper looping, abrupt transitions between areas, and instances where the music stops entirely, leading to moments of silence that detract from the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its whimsical quality, its execution suffers from inconsistencies that impact the overall enjoyment.
- “The music is heartwarming.”
- “A fabulously charming game with gorgeous art and fantastic music.”
- “The music was whimsical and gave a light-hearted feeling across the board.”
- “Sometimes the music just stops, leaving you in silence.”
- “One minor issue is that sometimes the music doesn’t transition properly between areas, leaving you gliding through the sky in awkward silence.”
- “The only criticism I really have is that the music between zones doesn't really transition that well into each other and could sometimes leave you with no music when flying around the smoky and dead area.”
graphics
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cel-shaded art style reminiscent of "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker" and Studio Ghibli's "Kiki's Delivery Service." Players appreciate the vibrant colors, cute character designs, and overall cozy atmosphere, although some have noted minor graphical glitches and washed-out visuals. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, creating a delightful and engaging experience.
- “The art style and graphics are delightful, reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film, which adds to the overall appeal of the game.”
- “The graphics are charming, and the art style is very cute, creating a cozy atmosphere in every corner of the world.”
- “The bright graphics made you feel like living in the Ghibli universe - which I believe is a direct influence on the simple storyline.”
- “One thing that definitely lost a lot of points though, is that the visuals are washed out - a huge shame since the art itself is pretty good.”
- “Visually, the game is charming, but aesthetics alone can’t carry a game.”
- “Visuals and story need a bit more time in the oven though.”
emotional
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its heartwarming story, charming characters, and cozy atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke feelings of joy and nostalgia, often drawing comparisons to beloved works like "Kiki's Delivery Service." While some note the gameplay can feel repetitive, the overall experience is described as relaxing and filled with wholesome moments that resonate deeply with players.
- “This game is so wholesome I could weep.”
- “The ending made me cry.”
- “Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a delightful and heartwarming experience that shines through its enchanting world, charming characters, and soothing atmosphere.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is widely praised for its charming art style, delightful music, and cozy world design, creating a relaxing and heartwarming experience. While some reviewers noted a lack of depth in sound effects and character development, the overall ambiance remains enchanting and enjoyable, making it a pleasant game to explore. The combination of cute visuals and soothing elements contributes to a whimsical atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “If there’s one thing Mika absolutely nails, it’s the atmosphere.”
- “The character/world design is great, music is wonderful, and overall atmosphere is delightful.”
- “Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a delightful and heartwarming experience that shines through its enchanting world, charming characters, and soothing atmosphere.”
- “From the start, the game leans heavily into a children’s atmosphere, which wouldn’t be a problem if it also delivered engaging gameplay or emotional depth.”
- “It took away some of the atmosphere while playing.”
- “I feel like the game lacks in a bit of atmosphere in the sound effects.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing frequent crashes and serious glitches, particularly on Windows 10. However, others reported a smoother experience, especially on the Steam Deck, where only minor graphical issues were noted. Overall, while some users encountered significant bugs, others managed to play without major disruptions.
- “The game runs smoothly on all platforms, including the Steam Deck.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- “The performance is consistently reliable, allowing me to enjoy the game without interruptions.”
- “The reason being is that it's just too buggy.”
- “On Windows 10, it’s buggy and keeps crashing.”
- “The game is buggy and constantly crashes to desktop.”
character development
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Overall, reviews indicate that while the game features appealing character designs and a charming art style, the character development itself is lacking depth and substance. Many users feel that the writing does not effectively support the characters, resulting in a shallow experience that fails to engage on a narrative level.
- “Brilliant art style, world building, character development, and wholesome gaming.”
- “The art style and soundtrack and character designs are all really nice, and finding the collectibles has been a fun challenge so far.”
- “Specially on character design, which are well balanced and have variety.”
- “For the story, it wants to be a Ghibli movie so hard it hurts, but it stopped at the character design and forgot that the writing of Ghibli movies is what carries the characters.”
- “There was barely any character development.”
- “The character designs and the art style are very cute!”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and lovable characters, lighthearted writing, and casual, cutesy style, often addressing contemporary issues like hustle culture in a playful manner. Players appreciate the amusing interactions and clever wordplay, which contribute to a charming and engaging experience. Overall, the humor enhances the game's appeal, making it both entertaining and relatable.
- “The characters are funny, quirky, and lovable, and the Ghibli-inspired art style is so cute.”
- “Bringing the issues to today, they chose to address hustle culture and the whole gig economy of delivery in a humorous but quite lively way.”
- “I like the little secrets and missing packages to find and give to the villagers. It took me far too long to pronounce Oligari (as I liked to call her Ola, Gary) that I ended up saying it like another name in the game, and that's when I was like, 'Ohhhhhh, okay, I get it now!' But that was like end game, so that was a funny blonde moment for me that I giggled my way through an end game scene.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid on PC and Steam Deck, featuring smooth performance and a user-friendly interface. However, it struggles on higher settings for some users, particularly those with powerful graphics cards, and is not optimized for larger screens, leading to text being cut off. Despite these issues, the game's graphics are praised for their beauty and charm, aligning with its focus on relaxation rather than high-performance gameplay.
- “Extremely cute game, with beautiful and optimized graphics.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any performance issues that could disrupt the experience.”
- “No optimization for big screens; half the text gets cut off.”
- “Performance - I have a 1080 Ti and this game struggled on higher settings.”
- “Optimization as a whole is solid on both PC and Steam Deck, and its user interface keeps things easy to read, concise, and calming throughout.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly with optional collectibles and backtracking, which can detract from the overall experience. While some deliveries offer charming stories and light challenges, the lack of a collectible finder exacerbates the frustration of locating items, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's pacing and engagement.
- “It's fine if you're looking for a really chill, back-and-forth experience, but I just want literally a tiny bit more out of my games these days - at least Summer in Mara had farming. I would definitely not recommend for full price.”
- “Many deliveries have charming stories and light challenges, though some can feel tedious.”
- “The need to backtrack is abundant and can get quite tedious.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from low replayability due to its limited content and small map, with players able to complete most objectives in a single playthrough. While the core mechanics show promise and the concept has potential for future sequels, the lack of endgame content and variety makes it difficult to justify its price. Overall, players express a desire for more substantial replay value in future iterations.
- “I would still give it a positive review for the concept and potential the developers could hopefully utilize on a better scale next time they decide to do a sequel or a game with a similar nature, because I would really love some of those Death Stranding's strand games replayability but with the sunny, happy, whimsical vibe that Kiki's Delivery Service tries to deliver.”
- “It's replayable by far, and also has cool mechanics yet to be released.”
- “Look, I get that I did that, but even using the raw 4.6-hour metric, that's $20 for a game with zero replay value finished in an afternoon.”
- “I personally believe that this might be a great foundation and idea for a sequel or a new game altogether, but with a bigger scale and replay value. Unfortunately, as of the time I write this review, there is barely any endgame content left to do. The whole map is fairly small and simple, so by just playing the main story, you already explore all there was in the map and even complete most of the side objectives since both main and side quests can be unknowingly done simultaneously.”
- “But there is nowhere near enough content to justify the price for a game that, at present, has little replayability that I can see.”

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Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a open world role playing game with fantasy theme.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 89 hours playing Mika and the Witch's Mountain.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain was released on January 22, 2025.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain was developed by Chibig.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a single player game.

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