So May It Be: A Witch Dating Simulator
- May 7, 2020
- Planchette Games
Get on Steam"So May It Be: A Witch Dating Simulator" is a magical visual novel where you play as a witch, forming bonds with witchy friends and even falling in love. Engage in various activities like ditching school, contacting the dead, and playing mini-games. Customize your choices, play at your own pace, and indulge in the ultimate cat petting technology, all set to a soundtrack including "Radio Song" by Mild Wild.
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Reviews
- The game features adorable character designs and cozy backdrops, creating a charming atmosphere.
- It offers a light-hearted and relaxing experience, perfect for players looking for a short and sweet dating sim without heavy drama.
- The interactions with the characters and the inclusion of witchy themes, such as tarot reading and crystals, add a unique and enjoyable touch to the gameplay.
- The game is extremely short, with routes that lack depth and character development, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are numerous typos and grammatical errors, which detract from the overall polish and immersion of the game.
- The lack of meaningful dialogue choices and the inability to skip text can make the gameplay feel slow and repetitive.
- music9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and lovely qualities, contributing to a cozy and cute atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the harmonious blend of music with the art style and character writing, creating an immersive and enchanting experience. Overall, the music enhances the game's charm and emotional depth.
“The art and music are so beautifully done, and the characters are written so honestly that they feel very real.”
“Art is awesome, and the music is lovely, very witchy and cute at the same time.”
“Everything feels so well done from the music to the art style to the writing, and it comes together as a very cozy and cute experience.”
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a short, engaging story that is well-suited for a relaxed reading experience, particularly around Halloween. While it includes some supernatural elements, the overall tone is laid back and charming, with a focus on a cute wlw narrative.
“I also liked that it is a short game with an engaging story.”
“Fair short story, perfect for a read during Halloween's eve.”
“Nothing too eerie aside from a few supernatural parts; however, the story overall is pretty laid back and offers a relaxing reading experience.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the dating sim are praised for their unique and charming art style, which contributes to a cozy and enjoyable experience. The visuals complement the well-written characters and engaging mini-games, making the overall presentation feel polished and inviting.
“Although short in length, its unique art style and likable characters make this fun-sized dating sim worth checking out.”
“Everything feels so well done from the music to the art style to the writing, and it comes together as a very cozy and cute experience.”
“The art style is super charming, and all of the mini-games are enjoyable to play.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by charming and adorable designs that contribute to a cozy atmosphere, enhancing the overall appeal of the characters. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the visual aesthetics, indicating that the character designs play a significant role in the game's charm.
“The character design is very adorable in my opinion and the backdrops feel super cozy.”
“I really liked the character designs.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around dating various girls, each with unique personalities, providing a charming experience. However, players noted that the numerous choices available at the start may feel excessive and unnecessary.
“A cute game where you get to date different girls, each with diverse personalities.”
“The only thing that was found to be superfluous are the numerous choices given at the beginning of the gameplay.”
“The only thing that was found to be superfluous are the plenty of choices given at the beginning of the gameplay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"So May It Be" is praised for its heartwarming writing and charming art, creating an emotionally engaging experience that resonates with players throughout the game.
“So May It Be is an adorable dating sim with pretty art and heartwarming writing all the way through.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as short, cute, and funny, appealing to players with its lighthearted and whimsical tone.
“Short, cute, funny.”
“Short, cute, funny.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's short length as it enhances replayability, allowing them to revisit the experience easily. However, some feel that additional content or extended gameplay would further improve this aspect.
“The game is quite short, which is good for replay value, but it would be nice if there were a few more days.”
