The Witches Tea Party

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The Witches Tea Party is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by rabbitongames and was released on August 28, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Witches' Tea Party" is a remake of a story-driven game, where you navigate a protagonist through a creepy world, solving puzzles and engaging in cooking/potion mini-games. The demo features English, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese language support and improvements such as 8-direction character movement and a new maze. The full version will offer updates and cross-platform benefits, excluding Steam achievements and features.

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story26 positive mentions

The game features adorable art and character designs, blending cute and dark themes effectively.
It offers a variety of content including multiple side quests, collectables, and endings, along with engaging puzzle-solving elements.
The story is compelling with memorable characters, providing a mix of humor, horror, and emotional depth.

Some players found the dialogue to be dull and the gameplay repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement.
There are reports of technical issues such as crashes and lag, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
The story is criticized for being shallow and fragmented, with some characters lacking depth and development.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and quirky narrative centered around a witch's tea party and detective work, while others criticize it for being fragmented and poorly told. Many appreciate the depth of character development and the integration of side quests, though some feel the overall plot lacks coherence. Overall, it offers a charming experience for those who enjoy casual RPGs with a blend of puzzles and storytelling.
- “Though most prominently you basically play a self-proclaimed detective, thus you have to piece together information you gathered through investigation to solve the mysteries alongside the story.”
- “The game has style and substance; pretty on the outside but there's a real story inside and true depth and development to the characters.”
- “There's so much more depth and storytelling to 'the witches' tea party' than I ever imagined.”
- “The story is shallow and really fragmented.”
- “I checked, I didn't miss anything in the story; it's just that poorly told.”
- “It's less of a story and more like a bunch of witchy ideas in a trench coat.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and collectible mechanics, alongside unique elements like cooking and timed side quests. Players appreciate the charming and simple mechanics, though some report minor bugs. Overall, it offers a casual yet captivating experience, making it highly recommended for fans of story-driven games.
- “The gameplay not only has exploration, regular puzzle solving, and collectibles, but also small timed parts in side quests.”
- “The first chapter really sucked me into the story, and every other chapter kept surprising me. Fun and interesting gameplay with more ways to die further into the story.”
- “And there are some issues with gameplay and a few bugs.”
- “Gameplay involves solving puzzles, collecting items and recipes, doing detective work, cooking, being chased by witches, etc. You can also collect bonus items such as pieces of paintings and do side quests to help other witches.”
- “This game has the same charm as 'Trick or Treat' had, and the gameplay is just as simple.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with a charming and suitable soundtrack that complements the game's whimsical art style and narrative. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful graphics and the depth of the characters, noting that the music pairs perfectly with the game's pastel fantasy theme. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, encouraging players to explore additional content like the OST and art book.
- “The game has a lovely pastel tone to it with fantasy overtones from Wonderland which pair perfectly with the soundtrack.”
- “The artwork is pleasing, the graphics are charming, the music is suitable, and the characters provide several entertaining twists and turns as you play through their stories.”
- “The music and sound effects elevate the atmosphere wonderfully.”
- “The music is suitable, and the characters provide several entertaining twists and turns as you play through their stories.”
- “Either way, the music and graphics are beautiful and the characters all have such depth to them, which is great!”
graphics
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The graphics are widely praised for their charming pixel art and watercolor/sketch aesthetic, contributing to an overall cute and visually appealing art style. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the beautiful integration of music, enhancing the immersive experience as they navigate through the story.
- “The pixel art is adorable and the CGs have a nice watercolor/sketch aesthetic.”
- “The artwork is pleasing, the graphics are charming, the music is suitable, and the characters provide several entertaining twists and turns as you play through their stories.”
- “Either way, the music and graphics are beautiful and the characters all have such depth to them, which is great!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its intriguing world-building, effectively blending cute and dark themes in both visuals and narrative. Additionally, the music and sound effects significantly enhance the overall ambiance, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- “It's well worth the price with its interesting world building and fine mix of cute and dark, be it in themes, looks, or atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound effects elevate the atmosphere wonderfully.”
replayability
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The game offers solid replayability due to its charming aesthetics and engaging content, including puzzles, secrets, collectibles, and side quests that provide hours of entertainment. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs, as these elements contribute to a fresh experience each time.
- “The puzzles, secrets, collectibles, and side quests sprinkled throughout will keep you busy for hours and provide plenty of replay value.”
- “The game is replayable multiple times due to its charm and freshness.”
- “The variety of puzzles, secrets, and collectibles ensures that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
- “The game is replayable a few times because of its cuteness and freshness.”
- “The puzzles, secrets, collectibles, and side-quests sprinkled throughout will keep you busy for hours and provide plenty of replay value.”
character development
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Character development is highlighted for its compelling and emotionally resonant stories, complemented by vibrant colors and appealing character designs that deeply engage players.
- “It has such sad, compelling stories with wonderful colors and character designs. I'm completely drawn to every one of them.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by well-written dialogue that combines wit and emotional depth, complemented by a diverse and engaging cast of witches, each with unique personalities.
- “The cast of witches are all interesting and different in design and personality, and the dialogue is well written: full of humor and heart.”
emotional
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Players highlight the emotional depth of the game, noting a blend of sad and heartwarming moments that resonate with them. This combination effectively enhances the overall narrative experience.
- “The game beautifully balances sad and heartwarming moments, creating a deeply emotional experience.”