The Cauldron Kids: The Summoning of Mr Vermicelli
- January 29, 2024
- Mauricio Castillo
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Get on itch.io Store"The Cauldron Kids: The Summoning of Mr. Vermicelli" is a whimsical 1-2 hour game where you play as Cassie or Layla, raiding your house for ritual components and battling your mom's wand to cast a spell on a frog plushie. With beautiful pixel art, a retro soundtrack, and accessible controller support, the game features silly minigames and a magical house to explore. You'll also have a pig as your best friend.
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and charming, with delightful characters and funny dialogue that keeps players engaged.
- It offers a cozy and wholesome experience, making it suitable for all ages, and features replayability through different character perspectives and achievements.
- The pixel art graphics and sound design are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is very short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as freezing, which affected their gameplay experience.
- The 'True Fan' achievement is considered overly difficult to obtain, leading to frustration for completionists.
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its charm and cuteness, with players highlighting the funny dialogue and well-developed characters that evoke laughter and warmth. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to deliver wholesome and entertaining interactions, making it enjoyable for all ages. Overall, the humor is described as polished, effective, and integral to the game's appeal.
“I also cannot overstate how wholesome and funny it is.”
“The dialogue is so funny and full of charm; it’s all about humor and cute things.”
“The devs are true masterminds in using simple but effective methods to show and communicate funny, well-written dialog scenes.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as a charming and cozy adventure featuring witch kids engaging in mischievous antics while their mother is away, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Although it is short, players appreciate its cute humor and the added replayability through mini-games and achievements, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
“The story is charming, and I found myself smiling throughout the game.”
“The story is about witch kids doing naughty things while their mother is away, and it’s like an adventure that brings me back to my childhood.”
“The story is short but super lovely; all in all, a fantastic new pixel art game.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their adorable and detailed pixel art style, contributing to a charming and enjoyable experience for players of all ages. Reviewers highlight the love and care put into the visuals, which complement the witty dialogues and overall delightful atmosphere of the game.
“Witty dialogues and adorable graphics make this a comfortable game for all ages.”
“The graphics are made with love and they have so many details.”
“[i]The Cauldron Kids[/i] was an absolute treasure to play, filled with many genuine hearty laughs, adorable dialogue between two sisters, and gorgeous pixel art graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a satisfying experience with enough content to encourage replayability, particularly for those interested in completing achievements. However, players seeking a purely gameplay-focused experience may find it lacking if they are not invested in the narrative elements. Overall, it has received a solid rating of 8/10.
“There is a fair amount of gameplay for this short game, and the feelings after you finish it will make you come back, if not to fulfill the achievements tracker.”
“Gameplay: 8/10”
“If you’re here purely for the gameplay and not caring about cute stories, then perhaps the game is not for you.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and listenability, with many users expressing a desire for a soundtrack bundle due to its appeal. Reviewers note that the background music complements the gameplay well, contributing to an overall positive experience, with one rating the soundtrack an 8/10.
“The soundtracks are very good and easy to listen to, making the game worth the price.”
“I wish there was a soundtrack bundle or DLC to buy because the music is so nice!”
“The art is great, the music is amazing, and overall it will leave you with a smile on your face.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, citing the inclusion of Steam achievements as a motivating factor to revisit it multiple times, despite its short story length. Even though some found the game shorter than anticipated, the achievements provide enough incentive for players to engage with it again.
“By now I must've played it 4 times as I am trying to get all the Steam achievements for it, which I very much like since they add replayability and even more thought to the game.”
“The added games were a fun element, and even though the story is short, I do like that there is added replayability with the Steam achievements.”
“By now I must've played it 4 times as I am trying to get all the Steam achievements for it (which I very much like since they add replayability and even more thought to the game).”
“While The Cauldron Kids ended up being a bit shorter than I expected (I completed it in under an hour), after looking through the achievements, The Cauldron Kids does offer some replay value.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, characterized by a wholesome and humorous atmosphere that creates a cozy experience. Players appreciate its self-awareness and the ability to immerse themselves in a charming world, making it a delightful escape.
“It's very self-aware and was a wholesome little world that was just lovely to get lost in for a few hours.”
“This is truly a cozy and wholesome game in every aspect.”
“I also cannot overstate how wholesome and funny it is.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the reviews highlight impressive pixel art and character design, they do not specifically address character development, suggesting that this aspect may not have been a focal point in the players' experiences.
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability across input methods, performing well with both mouse and keyboard as well as controllers, and offers easy key rebinding options for a customizable experience.
“Played great on mouse and keyboard and was super easy to rebind a few keys, but it clearly runs great on controller too.”
