Mika and the Witch's Mountain

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"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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Play Modes

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

Mika and the Witch's Mountain screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 567 reviews

story102 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Charming and visually stunning art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films.
Relaxing gameplay with satisfying flying mechanics and engaging delivery tasks.
Endearing characters and a cozy atmosphere that make for a delightful experience.

The main story is quite short, taking around 3-5 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
Some gameplay mechanics, particularly flying controls, can feel clunky and may frustrate players.
The game lacks depth in character interactions and world-building, making it feel somewhat shallow.

story
308 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 charming characters and a simple narrative that evokes a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of Ghibli films. However, many players feel the main storyline is too short, typically taking around 4-6 hours to complete, and express a desire for more depth and content, particularly in character development and plot resolution. While the game offers enjoyable quests and exploration, some aspects of the narrative feel underdeveloped or disjointed, leaving players wanting more from the overall experience.
- “The story is deeper than I thought and all characters are interesting.”
- “I do wish it was a bit longer, but it's a short and sweet story that doesn't drag on or overstay its welcome, and it's long enough to build up for an emotional send-off at the end.”
- “Absolutely loved following Mika's story and I may replay eventually to try and 100% it with all collectibles and achievements.”
- “The only big negative I have of this game is that the story is relatively short, and I hope they expand on it further.”
- “I found the story simple and charming overall but a little lacking because it doesn't really tie up all its threads (a 'villain' just kind of disappears, for example).”
- “Where the game lacks is the overall narrative and story.”
gameplay
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
6%
The gameplay in "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is characterized by its relaxing exploration and enjoyable broom-flying mechanics, which many players find intuitive and satisfying. However, some reviewers note that the gameplay can feel repetitive due to a lack of variety in delivery missions and limited mechanics, leading to a somewhat shallow experience. Overall, while the game offers charming visuals and a cozy atmosphere, it could benefit from additional depth and quality-of-life features.
- “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.”
- “It lacks a lot of quality of life features, such as a mini map and other navigation mechanics like a compass (especially considering it is a game about delivering packages).”
- “But the mechanics of 'flying' (which is more like gliding) are difficult, and the game is supremely repetitive without good ways to get where you need to go.”
- “Most mechanics don't really go beyond what they show in the beginning and even though the game could have had some more interesting things to do, it feels shallow.”
music
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The music in the game is generally described as charming and whimsical, enhancing the relaxing and cozy atmosphere. However, many players report issues with the soundtrack, including frequent interruptions and a limited selection of tracks that can lead to periods of silence. While the overall sound design is appreciated for its suitability to the game's aesthetic, some users find it repetitive and uneven in volume, detracting from the experience.
- “The art is adorable, the music is whimsical, and flying around is very fun.”
- “I love this game; it's super chill, the flying is nice, and the OST is so good.”
- “The music was whimsical and gave a light-hearted feeling across the board.”
- “My lone serious complaint about the game is poor audio leveling, with musical tracks and vocal callouts alike having very uneven volume that leads to the occasional jumpscare from getting your eardrums slammed.”
- “3 maybe 4 songs tops looping forever, with almost no atmospheric sound effects.”
- “The music cuts in and out, and I had a major story moment after a cutscene unfold in dead silence.”
graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style, reminiscent of both "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker" and Studio Ghibli's "Kiki's Delivery Service." Players appreciate the vibrant colors, delightful character designs, and smooth animations, which contribute to a cozy and inviting atmosphere. However, some reviewers note that while the visuals are appealing, the overall gameplay experience could benefit from more engaging mechanics.
- “The art style and graphics are delightful, reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film, which adds to the overall appeal of the game.”
- “The bright graphics made you feel like living in the Ghibli universe - which I believe is a direct influence on the simple storyline.”
- “Charming graphics, sweet story, lovely soundtrack, and very pleasant and forgiving playstyle.”
- “The music and graphics are very vibrant, although I did experience some weird issues where the music would just stop and take a bit of time to kick back in when flying around the map.”
- “Visuals and story need a bit more time in the oven though.”
- “There's no reason for that testing to not have already been done and the game is not graphically intensive.”
emotional
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is highlighted by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking tears and smiles. Many reviewers appreciate the charming characters and their touching stories, drawing comparisons to beloved films like "Kiki's Delivery Service." Despite some critiques regarding gameplay simplicity, the overall experience is described as relaxing and uplifting, making it a delightful choice for fans of cozy, feel-good games.
- “I do wish it was a bit longer, but it's a short and sweet story that doesn't drag on or overstay its welcome, and it's long enough to build up for an emotional send-off at the end.”
- “The ending truly made me cry; the only thing I would like to mention is that the music cuts out between areas quite often, so I was stuck with silence for quite some time.”
- “Otherwise, absolutely heartwarming story that will leave you with some tears and a big smile.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Mika and the Witch's Mountain" is characterized by its relaxing and cozy vibe, enhanced by an adorable art style and charming world. While some players noted a lack of variety in sound effects and music, which detracted from the overall ambiance, the game's heartwarming experience and enjoyable mechanics still create a delightful environment for exploration. Overall, it offers a soothing and cute atmosphere that makes for a pleasant gaming experience.
- “The art style is adorable, creating a cozy atmosphere in every corner of the world.”
- “Very fun little game, the broom mechanics are enjoyable and the atmosphere is incredibly cute.”
- “Mika and the witch's mountain is a delightful and heartwarming experience that shines through its enchanting world, charming characters, and soothing atmosphere.”
- “It took away some of the atmosphere while playing.”
- “I feel like the game lacks in a bit of atmosphere in the sound effects.”
- “It's a bit lacking in atmosphere sometimes and a few characters could have been fleshed out more, but it doesn't hinder the experience that much.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report it runs well on the Steam Deck with minor graphical glitches, others experience frequent crashes and significant bugs that hinder gameplay, often requiring multiple restarts to progress. Overall, the game is considered buggy and unstable by many users.
- “Also runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game is buggy and constantly crashes to desktop.”
- “There were serious glitches that required at least two restarts to collect all achievements.”
- “Buggy!”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and beautiful graphics, particularly on PC and Steam Deck, with a user-friendly interface. However, some users report performance issues on higher settings, particularly with older hardware like the 1080ti, indicating that while the game is designed for relaxation, it may not perform optimally under all conditions.
- “The game runs smoothly without any performance issues that could disrupt the experience.”
- “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.”
- “Extremely cute game, with beautiful and optimized graphics.”
- “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, but the user interface could use improvements for better clarity.”
- “Mika is a very simple platform, whose main goal is to offer 2-3 cozy game sessions in which the focus is not on performance but relaxation.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and lovable characters, complemented by a charming Ghibli-inspired art style. It effectively addresses contemporary issues like hustle culture and the gig economy with a lighthearted approach, featuring casual humor and amusing moments, such as the player's struggle with character names. Overall, the game offers a delightful blend of cutesy humor and engaging concepts that invite further exploration.
- “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.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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Character development in the game is largely criticized for being minimal, with reviewers noting a lack of depth in character arcs. However, the character designs are praised for their cuteness and variety, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic experience of the game.
- “The character designs and the art style are very cute!”
- “The art style, soundtrack, and character designs are all really nice, and finding the collectibles has been a fun challenge so far.”
- “Especially on character design, which is well balanced and has variety.”
- “There was barely any character development.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
Users express mixed feelings about the game's replayability; while some find it highly replayable with promising mechanics, others feel that the current lack of content does not justify the price, leading to limited replay value at this stage.
- “It's incredibly replayable, and it also has cool mechanics yet to be released.”
- “It's incredibly replayable, and it also has cool mechanics yet to be released.”
- “There is nowhere near enough content to justify the price for a game that, at present, has little replayability that I can see.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of a collectible finder, which makes locating the 100 statues a frustrating experience.
- “My only real complaint is that there isn't any kind of collectible finder, so finding the 100 statues can be very annoying and tedious.”