Season Match 3: Curse of the Witch Crow
- October 30, 2014
- URSE Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Season Match 3: Curse of the Witch Crow" is a match-3 puzzle game with a spooky twist. Players must help the Seasons' Keeper break the curse of the Witch Crow by solving puzzles and completing levels. With over 100 levels, players can enjoy various game modes, power-ups, and unique challenges to unlock new stories and rewards. The game features enchanting visuals, captivating music, and an engaging storyline that will keep players immersed in the magical world of the Four Seasons.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a good variety of gameplay with match-3 mechanics interspersed with hidden object puzzles and mini-games, making it engaging and fun.
- The artwork and graphics are visually appealing, with beautiful backgrounds and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- It's a casual game that provides a relaxing experience, making it suitable for players looking for a stress reliever or a simple time killer.
- The game lacks traditional match-3 mechanics, as players only click on groups of three or more instead of swapping tiles, which may disappoint fans of the genre.
- There are significant technical issues, including resolution problems that can make some levels unplayable, and bugs that can cause the game to crash.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and monotonous, with some players finding it lacks challenge and depth, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- story28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is a basic fairy tale narrative that revolves around freeing month-themed characters from a witch's curse, interspersed with various puzzle types and mini-games. While the storyline is engaging enough to provide context for the gameplay, many players admit they primarily enjoy the puzzles rather than the plot itself. Overall, the story is well-written and complemented by appealing graphics and music, though some players express disappointment over the lack of a conclusive ending.
“The story line is well written and the music is a good backdrop to the game.”
“Great graphics, loads of levels, fun minigames, and someone actually bothered to make a story to tie it all together, which is cringe-worthy but I like that about it.”
“There's a story mode, where you have to free month-themed characters from the evil clutches of the witch crow by matching gems until certain treasures are unlocked.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“My only complaint is that the final piece of the story never shows, so you have no idea how the story ends.”
“It tries to have a story, but that's not the important part here.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful hand-drawn artwork and stunning backgrounds, while others criticize the simplistic, cartoonish 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps. Many users appreciate the artistic quality and charm of the visuals, but some express disappointment over the lack of resolution options and overall graphical depth expected from a PC game. Overall, while the artwork is often highlighted as a strong point, the game's graphical presentation may not meet the high standards of more visually impressive titles.
“The artwork is beautiful, music relaxing, and I like the new characters introduced in this game.”
“Graphically, the game looks very good.”
“Graphics are stupendous with amazing looking backgrounds for the backdrop of artistically gorgeous male and female characters.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others feel it lacks standout qualities and may even detract from the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent, complementing the beautiful artwork and casual gameplay.
“The artwork is beautiful, music relaxing, and I like the new characters introduced in this game.”
“Music is a dreamy soothing soundscape of melodic excellence, perfect for just before bedtime or getting in a few positive invigorating vibes of gameplay before heading out for the workday.”
“The game retains the charm of the series with its casual gameplay, attractive artwork, background music, and reasonable achievements.”
“I actually disliked the music more than any other aspect of this game.”
“The soundtrack is nothing to write home about, but the artwork is really nice.”
“The music is okay, but you won't get much play value.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a match-3 mechanic that involves finding and clicking on groups of three or more items, rather than the traditional swapping of positions. While the game is engaging and addictive, requiring some strategy to progress, it also features random bonuses and maintains a casual charm with attractive visuals and soothing music. Despite some technical issues, it offers a solid and enjoyable experience, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre, especially when available at a discounted price.
“Other than a few technical issues, this game is great fun with very addictive and engaging gameplay.”
“There are six types of random bonuses that will appear during gameplay, and like the coins, you use them by making matches near them.”
“The game retains the charm of the series with its casual gameplay, attractive artwork, background music, and reasonable achievements.”
“The gameplay, however, is simply finding and clicking on groups of three or more, without any swapping of positions which is usually a core game mechanic.”
“Simple mechanics, and in theory random clicking will get you matches, but there needs to be strategy involved in order to pass the levels.”
“Sadly, I overlooked the fact that the core mechanic isn't match-3, not as we know it.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Season Match 3 - Curse of the Witch Crow" has been criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of around $5 USD deemed unrealistic considering the game's defects and shortcomings.
“The game 'Season Match 3 - Curse of the Witch Crow' has a completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while the achievements in the game are well-defined, they may require a considerable amount of grinding to complete.
“The game requires an excessive amount of grinding to progress, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“Grinding in this game is tedious and repetitive, often leading to burnout rather than excitement.”
“While the achievements are clear, the grind to reach them is frustratingly long and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally playable; however, users report frequent screen glitches occurring with every click, indicating stability issues.
“It's playable, but the screen glitches every time I click the screen.”
