The Witches' Tea Party
- August 28, 2017
- rabbitongames
- 4h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Witches' Tea Party," players solve puzzles and explore a whimsical world filled with magical characters. As the White Rabbit, they must uncover the truth behind a mysterious tea party and the disappearance of the guests. The game features charming visuals, logic-based challenges, and a captivating storyline that will keep players engaged and entertained.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable art and character designs, blending cute and dark themes effectively.
- It offers a rich amount 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.
- The story can feel fragmented and shallow at times, with some characters lacking depth and development.
- There are reports of bugs and performance issues, including lag and crashes during gameplay.
- story60 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % 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, it is seen as a charming experience with a compelling enough story to support its gameplay, appealing particularly to fans of casual RPGs.
“The story is that you're a witch going to your first witch tea party with your very old grandmother who doesn't look very old because witches apparently don't age.”
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and collectible hunting, complemented by unique mechanics like cooking and detective work. Players enjoy the charming and simple gameplay, which includes timed side quests and interactions with witches, although some bugs and issues have been noted. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who appreciate casual yet captivating gameplay intertwined with a strong narrative.
“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.”
“This game has the same charm '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.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with a charming and suitable soundtrack that complements the cute art style and fantasy themes. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the characters and the overall aesthetic, noting that the music and sound effects significantly elevate the gaming experience. Many recommend purchasing the game's soundtrack and art book alongside the game itself.
“The music and sound effects elevate the atmosphere wonderfully.”
“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 are repetitive and fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“While the graphics are charming, the music lacks variety and becomes monotonous quickly.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and does not enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % 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 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!”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs, making it a worthwhile experience.
“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 and hidden secrets ensures that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 deeply engage players.
“It has such sad, compelling stories with wonderful colors and character designs. I'm completely drawn to every one of them.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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; the dialogue is well written, full of humor and heart.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
