Trigger Witch

Trigger Witch brings glorious violence to a whimsical fantasy world with simple and engaging gameplay. Only a well-meaning but clunky weapon system and relatively arbitrary RPG aspects bring this otherwise delightful romp down to reality.

70%Game Brain Score

music, story

gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

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Trigger Witch is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rainbite Ltd and was released on May 27, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In Trigger Witch, a 16-bit style action-adventure game, players control Colette, a witch-in-training learning to use firearms in a world spurning magic. After an invasion, Colette becomes the sole heroine capable of restoring peace. Explore the open world, meet eccentric characters, and upgrade your extensive arsenal as you venture through this violent yet charming pixelated realm.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines elements of a top-down shooter with light puzzle-solving, reminiscent of classic Zelda games.
Charming graphics and a catchy soundtrack, with a unique mix of cute and grim aesthetics that enhance the overall experience.
Well-balanced difficulty and a satisfying playtime, with a rewarding New Game+ mode and plenty of content to explore.

Some bosses are considered too easy, lacking challenge even on higher difficulty settings.
The story, while interesting initially, falls flat by the end and may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
Minor bugs and issues with controls, particularly with remote play and some mechanics that could use improvement.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, featuring a unique blend of calm themes and upbeat metal variations that enhance the gameplay experience, especially during combat. Reviewers appreciate the effort put into creating distinct soundtracks for different areas, although some suggest that additional tracks for emotional moments in conversations would improve the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the game.
- “I will sing the praises of this game for its soundtrack if it's soundtrack alone.”
- “The music itself is super catchy and you'll find yourself humming it if you play the game long enough, but the real charm comes from all of the metal covers of each of the different songs for each area that begin to play during combat.”
- “The music is so wonderfully balanced with the cute/grim mix of the world, and I would suggest you play the game just for that alone.”
- “A few more songs in the soundtrack for various conversation emotions would have been welcome, as sometimes the song doesn't really match the feeling of the conversation.”
- “In some cases, I would have preferred hearing the area theme over the conversation song that switches in.”
- “The plot has an interesting premise and story world that mashes fantasy and real-world technology, but the gameplay and music are where it's at.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising it as engaging and humorous, while others find it interesting but somewhat conventional and trope-laden. Overall, it maintains a captivating premise that blends fantasy with real-world elements, though opinions vary on its execution, particularly towards the ending.
- “The story was pretty cool and kept me interested through the whole game.”
- “Trigger Witch is such a charming game; it'll have you chuckling and laughing through its story!”
- “Really humorous throughout with a nice story.”
- “No story.”
- “The plot of the game follows Colette, an ordained witch that utilizes weaponry sent from another dimension - however, these weapons look a lot familiar.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics and a need for improvement, particularly in weapon usage. While the pixel art is praised and the brutal gameplay is engaging, players feel that the current ammo system discourages weapon variety rather than encouraging it, suggesting a potential overhaul for a more rewarding experience.
- “Fantastic pixel art and brutal but fun gameplay.”
- “The main ammo mechanic discourages players from using the same weapon, and that does keep things interesting as you end up cycling through all your weapons.”
- “After about two hours of gameplay, you've got all of your basic skills down pat.”
- “This game needs a serious mechanics overhaul.”
- “The main ammo mechanic discourages players from using the same weapon, and while it keeps things interesting by forcing players to cycle through all their weapons, I personally feel that a more enjoyable approach would have been to reward players for switching weapons instead.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics effectively capture the essence of the 16-bit era, showcasing distinct enemy types with unique roles. However, players noted a desire for greater aesthetic variety across different areas of the game.
- “The graphics are a good representation of the 16-bit era.”
- “Each enemy has their own unique design, contributing to the overall aesthetic as you traverse through different areas.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Trigger Witch is widely praised for its charm and ability to elicit laughter throughout the story, particularly highlighted by a hilarious final boss and a clever explanation of the game's world.
- “Trigger Witch is such a charming game; it'll have you chuckling and laughing through its story!”
- “Absolutely hilarious last boss too!”
- “I think the explanation of why this world is the way it is is pretty funny and makes a lot of sense in the end.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with only a few reported reset glitches and potential issues when using a Steam controller. Otherwise, players find the experience to be largely flawless.
- “There are a couple of reset glitches, and if you're playing with a Steam controller, you might encounter some issues. Other than that, the game is flawless.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several stability issues, including random freezes and lag spikes during gameplay.”