Witch Hazel

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Witch Hazel is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Garden Gnome Games and was released on April 11, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

An enticingly cozy, witch themed gardening simulator. immerse yourself in the joy and whimsy of tending to your magical garden. Develop your powers, grow magical plants, and maybe even find your own witchy animal companion!

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art style is charming and well-animated, creating a visually appealing experience.
The planting and watering mechanics feel satisfying and enjoyable.
The game has a whimsical and cute theme, with some players appreciating the representation and character design.

The game lacks depth and goals, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
Gameplay is very short, often completed in under 10 minutes, leading to disappointment for players seeking more content.
Controls and mechanics are not intuitive, with non-rebindable keys and awkward movement, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being tedious and lacking depth, with players expressing disappointment over its brevity and limited features. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating more narrative elements and enhancing the point-and-click mechanics to allow for greater exploration and engagement. Overall, the gameplay experience feels underdeveloped and unsatisfying.
- “It might have been better to incorporate the movement into the point-and-click gameplay instead or let the character wander freely altogether.”
- “Some gentle guidance, a notebook or something would've been good, as what little gameplay there is is too tedious to experiment or go through again.”
- “I was so sad when I finished collecting everything in about 15 minutes of gameplay.”
- “While there is a small narrative backdrop to the game, the main focus is clearly on the gameplay which falls short due to all of these issues big and small.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game effectively complements its atmosphere, with distinct tracks for daytime and nighttime that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the pleasantness of the singular song and the developers' unique background music.
- “The music matches the tone, one for daytime and another for nighttime.”
- “I went back to check out the credits and noticed that the developers have their own unique background and music.”
- “The singular song is quite pleasant and fits the game nicely.”
- “The music matches the tone, one for daytime, another for the night.”
- “I went back to check out the credits and maybe keep an eye on the devs. They've got their own pretty background and music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming soft painterly art style, featuring bright pastel colors that create an easy-on-the-eyes aesthetic. The visuals evoke a whimsical feel, reminiscent of characters from games like "Spiritfarer," enhancing the overall theme and appeal.
- “The soft painterly art style with bright pastel colors is very charming and easy on the eyes.”
- “The art style has a soft feel to it, and the cute gardening witch reminds me of the character from 'Spiritfarer'.”
- “I would love if it was turned into a full game, though, because I really liked the theme and graphics.”
story
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Reviewers feel that the story could benefit from greater depth and complexity, suggesting that additional gameplay features might enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The story feels shallow and lacks depth, leaving me wanting more.”
- “I wish the narrative had more twists and character development; it feels predictable.”
- “The plot is underwhelming and doesn't engage me as much as I hoped.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and lacking in direction, with some expressing a desire for better guidance or tools to enhance the experience. While some may appreciate the casual, goal-free gameplay and charming art, others feel it does not compensate for the repetitive nature of the tasks involved.
- “Some gentle guidance, a notebook or something would've been good, as what little gameplay there is is too tedious to experiment or go through again.”
- “Maybe you like no goals and just want to see cute art and do a little farming, but it's just not for me.”