The Witches Tea Party
- December 29, 2016
- rabbitongames
- 4h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"The Witches' Tea Party" is a remake of a visual novel game with support for English, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese languages. The demo includes the prologue and part of Chapter 1, featuring new mini-games, 8-direction character movement, and improved performance compared to the Steam version. The full version will be updated for free under this title and is currently in development.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and engaging character designs, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a good amount of content, including multiple side quests, collectables, and endings, along with enjoyable puzzle-solving elements.
- The story blends cute and dark themes effectively, providing a compelling narrative with memorable characters.
- Some players found the dialogue to be dull and the gameplay repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement.
- There are reports of technical issues, including 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.
- story30 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
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 puzzles and side quests, though some feel the overall plot lacks coherence. Overall, the story is seen as charming and fun, appealing to fans of casual RPGs despite its shortcomings.
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and collectible hunting, complemented by unique mechanics like cooking and timed side quests. Players appreciate the charming and simple nature of the gameplay, which includes detective work and interactions with witches, although some bugs have been noted. Overall, it offers a casual yet captivating experience that enhances the game's story and characters.
“The gameplay not only has exploration, regular puzzle solving, and collectibles, but also small timed parts in side quests.”
“I absolutely adored the cooking mechanic within the game as well.”
“And there are some issues with gameplay and few bugs.”
“This game has the same charm as 'Trick or Treat' had, and the gameplay is just as simple.”
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with a lovely soundtrack that complements the charming graphics and character depth. Reviewers appreciate the fantasy overtones and pastel tones, noting that the music pairs well with the overall aesthetic and storytelling. Many recommend purchasing the game's OST and art book, indicating a strong connection between the music and the game's appeal.
“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.”
“A prequel to [i]Trick and Treat[/i], also utilizing the RPG Maker style, and for both games, bonus content such as a soundtrack and artbooks are available.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their charming pixel art and watercolor/sketch aesthetic, contributing to an overall cute and visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the pleasing artwork, which enhances the storytelling and gameplay.
“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.”
“The game is so cute, and the graphics are great! I like the story so far, but I've only finished a small part of it and can't wait to see what adventure Charlotte will be involved in.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its intriguing world-building, blending cute and dark themes effectively. Additionally, the music and sound effects significantly enhance the overall experience, contributing to a captivating ambiance.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 and encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game is replayable multiple times due to its charm and freshness.”
“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 development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted for its compelling and emotionally resonant stories, complemented by vibrant colors and appealing character designs that captivate players.
“It has such sad, compelling stories with wonderful colors and character designs. I'm completely drawn to every one of them.”
“The character development is incredibly rich, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, their backstories and motivations are deeply explored.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the diverse and engaging cast of witches, complemented by well-written dialogue that balances wit and emotional depth.
“The cast of witches is interesting and diverse in design and personality, and the dialogue is well-written: full of humor and heart.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps you engaged throughout the story.”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience both entertaining and meaningful.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight a blend of sad and heartwarming moments, contributing to the game's emotional depth and resonance.
“The game beautifully balances moments of sadness and heartwarming experiences.”
“It evokes a range of emotions, from joy to sorrow, making the journey unforgettable.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, leaving a lasting impact.”
