The Button Witch
- December 27, 2020
- DDreams Games
Get on Steam"The Button Witch" is a charming adventure game with puzzle-solving and interactive magic. Join Ellen on her internship quest to uncover the mystery of her supervisor's Manor, using spells like "Magnet" and "Light" to solve various puzzles. Meet a cast of eccentric characters, uncover secrets, and unlock multiple endings in this original game inspired by classic point-and-click adventures.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming atmosphere and beautiful art style, making it visually appealing.
- The puzzles are diverse and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy cerebral gameplay.
- The developers are responsive and genuinely care about their creation, enhancing the overall experience.
- Some puzzles can be overly obtuse or require trial and error, which may frustrate players.
- The magic system can feel clunky at times, especially when switching between keyboard and mouse controls.
- There are occasional glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, although many have been addressed in updates.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and whimsical art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and character design. While some initial impressions may suggest a lack of variety typical of tile-based games, players find the visuals become more engaging with continued play. Despite some graphical bugs, the unique artwork and thoughtful world-building contribute to a delightful gaming experience that appeals to both casual and seasoned players.
“I loved the atmosphere and art style of this game, as well as some characters and puzzles were pretty great too.”
“Artwork by Caterina Capogrossi is like a visual spell - charming, whimsical, and enough to make even a dementor crack a smile.”
“Apparently, the game was made chiefly by only two people, but you can really feel the love that these two put into making it: the laid-back and funny writing, cute art style, entertaining characters, and catchy music make sure you'll enjoy yourself even when you're stuck on a puzzle for a bit.”
“As usual for this sort of tile-based game, the graphics might look like asset flips at first, but the more you play, the more interesting and varied they become.”
“- graphics - are cute!”
“- bugs are mostly graphical ones thankfully, sadly there's a lot of them.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and relaxing quality, enhancing the overall experience while solving puzzles. While some find it enjoyable and catchy, others note that it may not be groundbreaking. However, the endearing combination of music and dialogue contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many recommending the soundtrack.
“The music is nice, if not anything groundbreaking.”
“And the music is awesome!”
“The music and dialogue are also very endearing, and I highly recommend getting the soundtrack.”
“I gave up on the music puzzle.”
“One of the puzzles requires you to replay the same music that's being played.”
“While you can hear the music on the same screen as you have to play it, that still makes it near impossible for anyone that's hard of hearing or deaf to actually finish the game.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is rich and engaging, filled with mystery and unexpected twists that keep players guessing, though it occasionally leans towards a simplistic or overly comedic tone. Overall, it effectively ties into the game's themes and is complemented by impressive art and music.
“The story is also quite interesting, and manages to keep you guessing.”
“The art, music, and story were fantastic!”
“The story is somewhat basic and at times tries too hard to be funny without succeeding.”
“A quest for the button that binds us all.”
“The plot is thicker than a potion of invisibility, full of mystery, secrets, and more twists than a curly fry.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a laid-back and funny writing style, complemented by entertaining characters and a cute art style, which collectively enhance the overall experience. While some users feel the humor can be hit-or-miss and occasionally tries too hard, the charm and love evident in the game's creation shine through, making it an enjoyable adventure even during challenging moments.
“The fellowship of gamers, including Boromir, continues their adventure, conquering puzzles, casting spells, and laughing together in the virtual realms, proving that even iconic heroes enjoy a good game when they're not saving Middle-earth.”
“A short, funny mystery adventure with partly tricky puzzles.”
“You can really feel the love that these two put into making it: the laid-back and funny writing, cute art style, entertaining characters, and catchy music make sure you'll enjoy yourself even when you're stuck on a puzzle for a bit.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and engaging character design, contributing to an overall immersive experience. Additionally, the puzzles complement the atmosphere, enhancing the game's appeal.
“I loved the atmosphere and art style of this game, as well as some characters and puzzles that were pretty great too.”
“Great atmosphere and characters.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game minimizes traditional grinding found in RPGs, focusing instead on engaging activities like code decryption, puzzle-solving, and interactive challenges, which provide a refreshing alternative to leveling up.
“It's like leveling up, but with more incantations and less grinding.”
“So it plays like an RPG Maker game, but instead of leveling up and grinding, you'll be decrypting codes, using objects on other objects (or characters), solving a whodunit murder mystery, working through movement and logic puzzles, doing Sudoku, and so on.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have reported experiencing heartwarming moments in the game, particularly when discovering hidden easter eggs that evoke strong emotional responses, such as surprise and joy.
“I also was the first to find a truly secret easter egg in the game by complete chance (hint: it's by the river), and that was a really heartwarming, major, and pleasant surprise for me.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character designs and pixel art are praised for their cuteness and quality, contributing positively to the overall character development experience.
“The character designs and pixel art are all cute and well done.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences some glitches, prompting users to save frequently and use multiple files; however, it remains enjoyable for puzzle game enthusiasts.
“It's got some glitches, so I recommend saving often and to multiple files.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to progress.”
“I've experienced several bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
