Witch & Hero
- April 4, 2013
- Flyhigh Works
Get on SteamIn "Witch & Hero," players control a hero battling monsters to collect their blood and revive a stonewitched witch. With 8-bit style graphics and sound, players fight through 20 stages of increasing difficulty across two modes. The hero must protect the vulnerable witch, who can unleash powerful magic to aid in combat.
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Reviews
- Engaging and simple gameplay that is fun and addictive, making it great for short sessions.
- Colorful 8-bit graphics and a charming art style that appeals to nostalgia.
- Offers a unique mechanic of controlling two characters, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game is quite short, with the main story taking only about 2 hours to complete.
- Repetitive and grindy gameplay, especially in the early stages, can lead to boredom.
- Lacks significant content and features, making it feel less rewarding compared to other games in the genre.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as having a deeper complexity than it initially seems, though it can be somewhat grindy. Players appreciate the cute art style and the unique "bump mechanic," which enhances the experience, especially in short sessions suited for handheld or mobile play. Overall, the game offers enjoyable and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles.
“I really like the artwork and gameplay.”
“It's like a FF14 healer is down and a black mage won't do mechanics simulator.”
“Short stages and simple gameplay probably work better for short sessions on handheld or mobile; it was a 3DS game first, after all.”
“It can be a little grindy, but the gameplay is deeper than it may appear.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by vibrant 8-bit artwork that enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some users note that the minor changes in graphics and animation do not significantly impact the game's visual appeal.
“I really like the artwork and gameplay.”
“+ colorful 8-bit graphics for characters”
“+ minor changes in graphics and animation”
“- minor changes in graphics and animation, which doesn't amount to anything”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a grindy progression system, particularly in the early stages where players must rely solely on the knight, leading to repetitive gameplay. However, once the witch is unlocked, the experience becomes more enjoyable, although this occurs relatively late in the game. Overall, while the grinding can be tedious, the gameplay offers more depth than it initially seems.
“It is not a bad game, but it becomes very repetitive and grindy to be able to advance from stage to stage at some points, especially early on when you have to rely on the knight alone. Once you are able to activate the witch, it becomes a bit more fun, but that's almost halfway through the game already, and it's not a long game.”
“It can be a little grindy, but the gameplay is deeper than it may appear.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story, which can be completed in approximately two hours, is highly praised for its compelling love narrative, often regarded as one of the best in video games.
“Best love story I've seen in video games.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many players highlighting the amazing soundtrack, particularly the track for the final boss. Reviewers recommend the game not only for its challenging gameplay but also for its engaging audio experience, which enhances the overall enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is just amazing; I'd highly recommend this game to people who like having a challenge, especially with the advanced mode that you unlock after beating normal mode.”
“One of the best games I ever played, with a good and short story/lore, good difficulty, good progression system, and very nice music, particularly the last boss theme.”
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
