The Legend of Dark Witch Renovation

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In "The Legend of Dark Witch Renovation," players step into the shoes of the dark witch Zizou, on a mission to retrieve stolen Syega Crystals and restore light to the world. This 2D platformer features diverse levels, new attacks learned from defeated bosses, and additional bonuses for replayability. With three difficulty modes, players can adapt the challenge to their skill level.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The Legend of Dark Witch Renovation screenshot

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging experience with multiple difficulties and replay value, making it engaging for players.
The remaster includes new content such as comics, animations, and mini-games, enhancing the overall experience.
Players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the ability to choose between new and old visual styles.

Many feel that the remaster lacks significant improvements over the original, with some considering it more of a port than a true remake.
The new graphics and sound design have received criticism for being inferior to the original, with some players preferring the pixel art style.
There are complaints about enemy placement and level design, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the new visuals, which they find inferior to the previous pixel art style. While the main artwork is praised, concerns arise regarding the artist's background and the appropriateness of the designs for the game's demographic. Players appreciate the option to revert to the old pixel art for certain elements, but overall, the new graphics have not resonated well with long-time fans.
- “This time around, the game comes with cool new stuff to sink your teeth into, like a few comics and animations, a more robust sound test with SFX and voices included, and if you miss the old pixel art style along with some of the menus, you can now choose those visuals instead of the new ones.”
- “The new visuals put me off a little though, because I was so used to the pixel art style, but I eventually got used to it.”
- “The main artwork is excellent, showcasing the artist's unique style, which adds a distinct flavor to the game.”
- “Even subtle changes like Papelne's attack with her having an afterimage show her original look unchanged without her artwork version, which is a lazy choice.”
- “The new graphics also pale in comparison with Hi-Go!'s work.”
- “The update 'upgraded' the graphics, except they're uglier and there is no way to use the old pixel art.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the sound effects, particularly the characters' "pew-pew" noises, to be annoying. Additionally, there is disappointment regarding the changes to the soundtrack, as players expected a more comprehensive inclusion of music from previous titles rather than just select boss themes. Overall, the music aspect seems to lack the depth and variety that some fans were hoping for.
- “The only sad thing for me is the music and sounds (the characters going 'pew-pew') can get annoying sometimes and doesn't have the after talk from the TLOD2 (and maybe 3 but I never played it) to expand the characters even more.”
- “Plus, I was kinda disappointed with the soundtrack changes.”
- “They added the Dark Witch 2 and 3 boss music change, but not the full soundtrack.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay in the latest installment is largely similar to its predecessor, with only minor changes, such as the slot mechanics from Dark Witch 2. Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from more innovative level designs and mechanics, as it appears to utilize a modified engine that retains many of the original glitches and features, resulting in a lack of significant gameplay evolution.
- “The game also seems to be using a modified engine, as most of the glitches and small things you can do in the original PC version can be done here too, so that also doesn't make a difference in gameplay either.”
- “The gameplay for renovation seems to be fairly the same outside of the changes with the slots from Dark Witch 2.”
- “The game also seems to be using a modified engine of the game too, as most of the glitches and small things you can do in the original PC version can be done on here, too, so that also doesn't make a difference in gameplay, either.”
- “Recommend: get more innovative in the level designs and mechanics.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers a variety of features such as challenges, mini-games, and collectibles that enhance its replayability, making it a fun experience for players. However, despite the inclusion of multiple difficulty levels and an extra character after completion, the overall replay value is considered limited.
- “It includes challenges that reward you with information about the characters in TLOD and its lore, comics, mini-games, 'cheat codes' (remember those?), a museum, and a few animations that turn this short game into a fun, replayable journey.”
- “Although there are multiple difficulties, an extra playable character once you beat the game, and some achievements here and there, replayability isn't all too extensive.”
- “Although there are multiple difficulties, an extra playable character once you beat the game, and some achievements here and there, replayability isn't all too extensive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's stability is impacted by the use of a modified engine, which retains many of the glitches and quirks from the original PC version, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels familiar but may be prone to similar issues.
- “The game seems to be using a modified engine, as most of the glitches and small issues present in the original PC version can also be found here, which doesn't improve the gameplay experience.”
- “The game appears to be running on a modified engine, allowing for many of the same glitches and minor exploits from the original PC version, which ultimately detracts from the overall gameplay.”
- “It looks like the game is built on a modified engine, as it retains many of the glitches and quirks from the original PC version, failing to enhance the gameplay experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has been noted for its complexity and depth, prompting some users to recommend consulting original reviews for a more thorough exploration of its issues and themes.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed experiences with optimization, with some attributing performance issues to their own systems rather than the game itself. Overall, there seems to be a lack of consensus on optimization quality, suggesting that individual hardware may significantly impact performance.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the inclusion of mini-games, which help alleviate the tedium of grinding for upgrades, making the process feel less burdensome.
- “There are more mini-games, which makes grinding for upgrades feel less like a chore than it usually does.”
- “Grinding for upgrades is still a tedious process, even with the addition of mini-games.”