Wedding Witch
- November 3, 2023
- Chowbie
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Wedding Witch" is a rouge-like game where you explore randomly generated maps in a dark forest to find Succubus's potions. Drinking the potions transforms the witch's body and grants new spells. Magical flowers with mysterious energies also add to your bouquet and grant new powers. The goal is to find the potions, escape the forest, and earn a happy ending.
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Reviews
- gameplay587 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Wedding Witch" is generally described as engaging and fun, with mechanics reminiscent of "Vampire Survivors," featuring a mix of bullet-hell action and roguelike elements. While many players appreciate the art and transformation mechanics, some criticize the gameplay for being shallow and lacking depth, leading to limited replayability. Overall, it offers a solid experience for casual play, but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or lengthy gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is engaging and you are rewarded for being good.”
“The gameplay loop is very entertaining but does end a bit quickly so you do end up beating it pretty quickly.”
“Wedding witch is a competent vampire survivors-like game with compelling art direction and rewarding gameplay.”
“Overall, I do not recommend it because the gameplay is bland, dull, and unexciting, and it doesn't do anything even remotely unique to make it stand out among its competitors other than charm you with its high-quality artwork and trick you into thinking that it has adult content when it actually doesn't.”
“The gameplay is where the game falters—clunky movements, non-intuitive control choices like the absence of mouse support, not accounting for non-QWERTY keyboards, and imprecise hitboxes sour the overall experience.”
“It feels like the developer's main focus was given to the non-gameplay aspects of the game but, as high-quality as they are, they don't make up for the game's lack of fun and engaging gameplay and it instead feels like almost no thought was given to the gameplay at all.”
- graphics296 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring well-animated character models and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and the variety of artwork, some note inconsistencies and a desire for more dynamic visual changes based on gameplay mechanics. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment despite some minor graphical issues and a lack of deeper gameplay complexity.
“The graphics are easily the highlight of the game thanks to its cute character models, which are animated very well and in an almost playful manner, as well as its amazing artwork.”
“The visuals are beautiful, with both soft and appealing colors.”
“Chowbie's art is god tier and the graphics actually look pretty good too.”
“The graphics are charming but lack consistency.”
“Overall, I do not recommend it because the gameplay is bland, dull, and unexciting, and it doesn't do anything even remotely unique to make it stand out among its competitors other than charm you with its high-quality artwork and trick you into thinking that it has adult content when it actually doesn't.”
“There are a few odd graphic issues; sometimes when moving up, the bottom flashes into a black bar for a quick strobe.”
- story193 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as minimal and simplistic, often lacking depth and substance, with many players noting its brevity and lighthearted, sometimes silly tone. While some find the premise charming and humorous, others feel it doesn't significantly enhance the gameplay experience, which is primarily focused on mechanics rather than narrative. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for the game, but many players express a desire for more content and development in future iterations.
“The story is quite sweet, a nice break from the regular degen plots.”
“The story is simple and concise, albeit outlandish, but it somehow offers more substance compared to a lot of other games in the genre which lack any sort of story altogether.”
“It's a cute little story, and a fun time waster for the money.”
“The plot is probably an in-office joke with no meat to the punch-line and a story-line more distilled than the cliff-notes to a one-word answer.”
“Furthermore, the story is non-existent, even for a sexy game.”
“The story just plays once and then that's it.”
- music99 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fitting the Halloween theme, with a mix of witchy and spooky tracks that enhance the atmosphere. However, many reviewers find the soundtrack to be generic, repetitive, and forgettable, leading some to mute it after a short time. While the sound design has its merits, such as seamless transitions between songs, it often lacks variety and can be overwhelming due to volume control issues.
“The game style is lovely, the soundtrack gives Halloween vibes and the sound effects are satisfying.”
“A charming aesthetic that will enchant you and a soundtrack that immerses you in a magical atmosphere.”
“That being said, instead of looping a random song for the duration of a level, this game only plays a song once before seamlessly transitioning into another song, which is a nice touch that makes the otherwise weary stages more bearable.”
“For your own sake: turn off the music.”
“The soundtrack is composed of generic witchy songs that have a hint of spookiness and Halloween to them which match the overall theme of the game but are otherwise soulless and forgettable.”
“Good gameplay, fun abilities, but the music is such generic Halloween royalty-free nothing that I turned it off.”
- replayability80 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Replayability in this game is a mixed bag; while some players find it high due to the variety of spells, upgrades, and different endings, others feel it lacks depth and can become repetitive after a few playthroughs. The game offers enough challenges and unlockables to keep some players engaged, but many agree that it doesn't reach the same level of replayability as similar titles like Vampire Survivors. Overall, opinions range from "great replayability" to "weak replay value," indicating a divide in player experiences.
“Has a lot of replayability thanks to being a roguelike; it's kind of become a game for me to relax and try runs using other ability choices.”
“A fun game in the style of vampire survivors, with enough of a twist on the formula to make it feel unique, and a well thought-out rewards system that adds a lot of replayability.”
“With three difficulties to take on and several end-cards to see, there is a lot of replayability here!”
“The replay value is quite low because you will see almost everything the game has to offer in one playthrough (other than artwork for the different endings and seeing all of the spells when they're fully upgraded).”
“This leads to a pretty boring gameplay loop that highly restricts the game's potential replayability.”
“Once you've seen all full transformations, there isn't any replay value other than achievements.”
- humor72 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and silly nature, featuring suggestive lines and absurd concepts that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the combination of cute art, funny mechanics, and a playful story, which, while not deep, adds to the overall charm and entertainment value. The game successfully balances humor with a hint of sexuality, making it enjoyable without crossing into explicit territory.
“The story is genuinely funny and short enough to be enjoyable; you hop in the game pretty fast.”
“It's funny and light, and I'd love to see another game revolving around the witch, with a bit more story.”
“You can go really bonkers with some builds and the humor is just hilarious.”
- grinding37 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and overly time-consuming, with players noting that achieving 100% completion often requires excessive grinding for upgrades and gold. Many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, as the rewards do not justify the effort, and the game design appears to artificially inflate the need for grinding. While some players find satisfaction in the progression, the consensus is that the grind can be frustrating and unmotivating, especially for achievement farming.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grind for upgrading equipment in the main screen is tedious; funnily enough, even if you 99% the game, you still need a couple of upgrades, which is bad game design and reward in my opinion.”
“Overall, it's just a grind, more grind, and endless grinding of coins, the need for which is artificially and irrationally inflated.”
“One gripe is that the gold gain compared to how much the unlocks cost makes this very grindy for no reason.”
- stability17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs leading to random freezes, crashes, and issues with gameplay mechanics, such as upgrade glitches and stuck screens. While performance varies across different systems, many users have noted that it runs well on macOS. Overall, players express hope for future updates to address these stability concerns, as they see potential in the game's design and mechanics.
“Runs great on macOS.”
“Can't say why for sure, but it feels like it's connected with somewhat bad memory optimization which leads first to random freezes and then crashes to desktop.”
“Currently very buggy, often unable to finish the level because the game froze or the next cutscene won't play.”
“It stuttered and even crashed once (at the very end no less) on my PC, so performance may vary from computer to computer (or it's just badly optimized/buggy).”
- optimization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting it runs well and is worth the price, while others experience significant stuttering and occasional crashes, particularly on mid to high-end PCs. Performance issues seem to vary widely among users, suggesting that while the game has potential, it may require further updates to address these bugs and enhance overall stability.
“So it's optimized really well from what I can tell, and I'd say it's more than worth the price if this kind of game is your cup of tea.”
“Overall, if this game only had performance fixes and that was it, I think my time with it was well spent. But if it got more expansive updates, then I think I will return to this game very quickly.”
“At its worst, it was a 10-second delay, but it did not impact the performance of the game, and you are free to move and play even in the all-black setting.”
“I'm sure this is a game issue since my PC is towards the mid to high level, but stuttering was always impacting the game, which made playing through annoying at some points.”
“It stuttered and even crashed once (at the very end no less) on my PC, so performance may vary from computer to computer (or it's just badly optimized/buggy).”
“Constant stuttering makes it impossible to do anything when there's a lot of characters on screen.”
- monetization15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with misleading advertising that suggests it contains hentai content, which it does not. While players find the game enjoyable and competent for short play sessions, they express disappointment over inaccessible extras and the lack of promised content, labeling the monetization approach as scummy. Overall, the game is seen as worth the price despite its questionable marketing tactics.
“Most amusing cash grab imitation of Vampire Survivors.”
“Overall the game is simple and there feels like there was supposed to be a bit more (there are 'extras' that I don't have access to, didn't purchase the artbook?), but considering this seems to be a cash grab with a gorgeously adaptable female protagonist, it's worth the price for an occasional 20-minute game when you need to see a bit of skin to get you through the week.”
“No other lewd content aside from the ending pose, which you can't view whenever because the extra button will never do anything (was intended to be the art gallery that became DLC, scummy cash grab).”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and positive narrative, which resonates with players, leading to an unexpectedly deep engagement over several hours. Reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and enjoyable gameplay, highlighting the game's ability to evoke feelings of warmth and affection, particularly through its unique characters like the "wholesome witch waifu." Overall, the game is celebrated for its uplifting story and engaging experience.
“Really wholesome, took me 8 hours to 100%, well worth the price.”
“Fun and simple game that has a wholesome and positive story with good visuals and enjoyable gameplay!”
“Whole witch wife truly wholesome, honestly did not expect to sink this much time into a game like this.”
- character development10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding character development, with some praising the sexy character design and its alignment with the game's theme, while others criticize it as lacking depth compared to the monster design. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of a color customization feature to enhance player engagement. Overall, the character design is seen as a highlight, but it may not fully satisfy all players.
“A character design of color choosing would be great to have, even if it's just the simple primary and secondary colors.”
“It's just that the character design is very appealing and it aligns well with the theme and story.”
“I would give a thumbs down if it weren't for the amazing character design (and transformation) and the spell visuals.”
“The monster design is better than the character design.”
“Bad character design.”
“The character design is very sexy, but it doesn't contribute to the theme and story.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as thick and enchanting, featuring a charming Halloween vibe with cute mobs and captivating bosses. The vibrant colors, creative spells, and beautiful artwork contribute to a magical experience, complemented by an immersive soundtrack that keeps players engaged and wanting more.
“Especially loved the pumpkins and the Halloween vibe around the whole atmosphere. The mobs are cute and the bosses are charming. The colors are absolutely fitting, the spells are gorgeous and creative with good references (for example, starfall). The art is perfect, and multiple ending drawings could be updated, but it's a really detailed thing to have!”
“Because I was enjoying the game and its atmosphere, I kept wanting more.”
“A charming aesthetic that will enchant you and a soundtrack that immerses you in a magical atmosphere.”
“Especially loved the pumpkins and the Halloween vibe around the whole atmosphere; the mobs are cute and the bosses are charming. The colors are absolutely fitting, the spells are gorgeous and creative with good references (for example, starfall), the art is perfect, and multiple ending drawings could be updated, but it's a really detailed thing to have!”
