Save Halloween: City of Witches
- May 9, 2016
- Quick Click Games
In "Save Halloween: City of Witches" , players must restore the Stone of the Dead and prevent Lucifer from gaining power over the world. With more than 100 levels across 9 locations, players can explore and search for words while using magic gameplay and more than 40 purchasable magical items for their home. The game features original graphic arts and the opportunity to earn awards.
Reviews
- Addicting and fun gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic Match 3 games.
- Vibrant graphics and immersive Halloween-themed atmosphere enhance the gaming experience.
- Offers a mix of relaxed and timed modes, along with unique mini-games that add variety.
- Significant lag and frame drop issues after certain levels make the game nearly unplayable.
- Lack of graphics options and unresolved technical problems have frustrated many players.
- Concerns about the game's originality and potential abandonment by developers have been raised.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
"Save Halloween: City of Witches" features vibrant and immersive graphics that enhance its spooky atmosphere, complemented by engaging sound effects and music. However, some users noted the lack of graphics options, suggesting that the original game offers a better experience for those who prefer customization. Overall, the game's colorful visuals are praised, though opinions on the accompanying music are mixed.
“Save Halloween: City of Witches goes above and beyond in immersion factor with its old-fashioned spooky, chillingly fun, animated graphics and sound effects/music.”
“Save Halloween has vibrant graphics!”
“The game itself is nice although it has no graphics options.”
“If you do like match-3 games, I recommend getting the original Spooky Bonus (it has graphic settings as well) and not the cheap remake.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often described as repetitive and not particularly impressive, with some users finding it less engaging compared to the overall gameplay experience. However, "Save Halloween: City of Witches" is noted for its immersive sound effects and music that complement its spooky theme, enhancing the game's atmosphere. Overall, while the music may not stand out, it contributes to the game's charm.
“Save Halloween: City of Witches goes above and beyond in immersion factor with its old-fashioned spooky, chillingly fun animated graphics and sound effects/music.”
“The house/home gets cluttered fast with items, and the music can be repetitive. The spiders and ghosts are annoying, but overall it's still a nice match-3 game.”
“Colorful graphics, but the music is...meh.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on Windows 11 and high-spec systems, indicating strong stability with no significant issues.
“The game runs smoothly on Windows 11 and my high-spec setup without any issues.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging, with combo mechanics that can enhance the experience, particularly in timed modes. However, players have reported frustrating lag issues, especially after reaching level 80, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The lag issues can be annoying, especially if you're aiming for timed mode and 100% achievements, but they appeared after level 80 and actually helped me complete the game faster due to the combo mechanics.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the mechanics allow for creative strategies, making each playthrough feel unique and exciting.”
“The lag issues are indeed annoying, especially if you aim for timed mode and 100% achievements. They appeared after level 80 and actually helped me complete the game faster due to the combo mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, which can lead to frustrating moments during critical gameplay sequences.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its challenging nature and creative design, making it a must-play for fans of match-3 games.
“A challenging and atmospheric match-3 game that you shouldn't miss if you enjoy creative M3 games.”