The Witches Pond

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The Witches Pond is a single player action game. It was developed by Street Art Studios and was released on December 7, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

The Witches Pond is a horror-adventure game based on a small story from the real place "The Witches Pond" based in Bucharest, Romania. You play as a Journalist who investigates so-called paranormal places to reveal the truth that they are fake. Everything goes wrong this time when he meets them, and goes through some events that may or may not seem real... Explore a world of strange, d…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a mix of spooky elements and humor, providing an enjoyable experience.
The voice acting, particularly the witches' voices, adds a genuinely creepy atmosphere.
It runs well on platforms like Steam Deck and is free of bugs.

Running out of batteries or lighter fluid can leave players stuck in complete darkness, hindering progress.
The game features an abundance of jump scares, which can become overwhelming and annoying.
Some gameplay mechanics, like trigger points and subtitle issues, can be frustrating and detract from the experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of spooky elements and humor, featuring diverse locations and mechanics that keep the experience engaging and varied.
- “A bit of spooky, a bit of humor, different locations and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by an abundance of comedic moments, with some players finding it excessively laugh-inducing, while others perceive it as unintentionally funny. Overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, but it contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere.
- “Way too much laughing.”
- “The game was a bit unintentionally hilarious to me.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a more developed and expansive story, indicating that the current narrative feels lacking or underwhelming.