Witch It
- October 21, 2020
- Barrel Roll Games
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Witch It" is a multiplayer hide and seek game where players can take on the roles of witches or hunters in a variety of whimsical environments. Witches can use a range of magical abilities to evade detection, while hunters must use their wits and observation skills to find them. With numerous maps and game modes, "Witch It" offers a lighthearted and engaging experience for players of all skill levels.
PC
Windows
Epic Games
Reviews
- graphics226 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Witch It" are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and whimsical art style, which enhances the game's lighthearted atmosphere. Many players appreciate the unique pixel/voxel aesthetic and the vibrant visuals that contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience, despite some critiques regarding the game's optimization and occasional graphical limitations. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, adding to the fun and nostalgic feel of the game.
“The aesthetic is charming and vibrant, and lends itself beautifully to the hilarious gameplay and whimsical fantasy setting.”
“Witch it features a charming and whimsical art style, with a bright color palette and detailed environments that add to the game's playful and lighthearted feel.”
“The graphics are great, there's a range of maps to play on, abilities to make the gameplay even more interesting and funny, endless options of items to hide as and you can even customise your witch and hunter.”
“This game is so incredibly empty and while the graphics are aesthetically pleasing, it's honestly a bit underwhelming.”
“Game play is pretty janky, graphics are from early 2000s, and generally, the amount of timeouts / desyncs made the game experience overall, pretty terrible.”
“I just don't understand how the graphics of a game can look that bad. Minecraft looks better and that's saying something because Minecraft is not great.”
- humor185 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players consistently highlighting its ability to generate laughter, especially when played with friends. The whimsical graphics, funny interactions, and hilarious gameplay mechanics contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players engaged and entertained. Overall, it is considered a highly amusing experience, particularly in multiplayer settings, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a fun and comedic gaming session.
“I nearly peed myself laughing to death playing with my friends.”
“Witch-it is the best choice to get all your mates together for a couple rounds of laughing, screaming, and intense moments.”
“This game is hilarious, a ridiculous amount of fun to be had!”
“The soundtrack is very boring, and the gameplay is not funny at all.”
“The humor feels forced and falls flat throughout the game.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- gameplay181 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Witch It" is a captivating blend of hide-and-seek mechanics and magical abilities, offering a dynamic and engaging multiplayer experience. Players appreciate the balance between witches and catchers, the charming graphics, and the variety of maps and abilities that enhance strategic gameplay. While some find the gameplay repetitive over time, many enjoy its simplicity and the fun it brings, especially when played with friends.
“The dynamic gameplay creates a thrilling cat-and-mouse experience filled with strategy, teamwork, and unpredictable moments.”
“What sets Witch It apart is its innovative multiplayer gameplay that combines hide-and-seek mechanics with magical abilities.”
“The graphics, the gameplay, and the constant updates the developers are launching make this game a masterpiece.”
“There is no clever hide-and-seek gameplay in this game; therefore, it is not even slightly entertaining.”
“Sign me in; it looked good, it looked fun... or so it looked at the time. Now that I tried it, I am very disappointed. The graphics are horrible, nothing like the ones in the trailer, the gameplay is broken and boring to its core. Why do you get caught and turn into a hunter?”
“Gameplay is repetitive and boring after a few rounds.”
- story60 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay rather than narrative. While there are elements related to witches and hunters, the overall consensus is that the story is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gaming experience. Some players suggest that even a simple cinematic could improve the game's appeal, but it is not deemed necessary for enjoyment.
“I love the part that the prop hunt from GMod was brought into a single game, with super cute graphics, very well-designed maps, and the interesting story behind the game.”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“☑ no story”
“5th point, story: unfortunately, there isn't really much of a story in this game to begin with other than it's about witches and hunters, but I can imagine if you pay attention closely to certain maps, they can clue you in about the world of witches and why things are the way they are.”
“It doesn't hurt the game to not have a story, but it would really help if it did, even if it was a short, simple cinematic.”
- music54 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its charm and ability to enhance the immersive experience, often likening it to nostalgic soundtracks reminiscent of classic games like Banjo-Kazooie. However, some players express disappointment over the lack of variety and presence of music during gameplay, suggesting that certain maps feel empty without it. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements in music variety and consistency throughout the game.
“The art style is charming, the gameplay is really fun, and the soundtrack is bewitching.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful and really sets the mood for this fantastical world.”
“The music fits the game so well, and everything about this game is so much fun.”
“Soundtrack very boring, gameplay not funny at all.”
“Within half an hour of playing, I found bugs that made the game unplayable (directions were reversed and some not working, sound bugs that reveal witch locations, etc), I found glitch spots where hunters can never find you, I saw cheaters, lack-lustre music, and very dead servers.”
“But the absolute worst... there is no music!!!”
- replayability24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally praised for its multiplayer focus, diverse game modes, and extensive customization options, which allow for endless gameplay possibilities. However, some players feel that the lack of variety in props and maps can lead to a quicker sense of familiarity, potentially diminishing long-term engagement. Overall, while many highlight the game's high replay value, a few suggest that additional content and features could further enhance it.
“With its multiplayer focus and variety of game modes, it offers endless replayability.”
“The game's replayability is further enhanced by its customization options, allowing players to unlock new props, skins, and cosmetics to personalize their witches and hunters.”
“The maps have good variety and Steam Workshop support was recently added, which should greatly increase the replayability.”
“The game will become familiar rather quickly, but the replay value is high.”
“Fun game, not much replayability due to low diversity in props on some maps; would love workshop integration!”
“It was a good attempt; I'm a big fan of prop hunt games, but the hunters vs. witches was too one-sided. Maybe later on when it gets patched I'll pick it up again, but I'd rather buy something with more replay value. Lost interest after 30 minutes.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic Rareware titles, and a lighthearted, magical vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the calming and fun environment, complemented by well-designed maps and engaging music, making it an ideal choice for casual multiplayer gaming. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Terrific game with great atmosphere; for those that are into prop hunt games, this is an incredible experience.”
“I really enjoy this game because of the art style and atmosphere. It reminds me of old Rareware games like Banjo-Kazooie and Conker's Bad Fur Day, really giving you a strong sense of nostalgia, as not many games these days have this kind of art style and atmosphere.”
“The general atmosphere of Witch-It is very fun and sympathetic, except for the rare toxic player which you can now mute and report in-game.”
“The aesthetics and defined design choices add a lot of atmosphere, and for only being in early access, it already has a lot of polish and balance.”
“Has that witchy atmosphere.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players expressing that it requires an excessive time commitment, often feeling tedious and overwhelming. Several reviews emphasize the need for significant dedication, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the grinding effectively. Overall, the grind is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Well, here comes the bad part of this game, the grinding is so hard, even some missions just impossible to do if you have limited time and just want to play this game for fun.”
“My only issue is that when you're trying to get specific items it is very grindy, I'm currently trying to get a few things to put together an orc cosplay, and have not gotten a single one of them yet.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players praise the game's performance and optimization, noting it runs well on various systems, others report significant performance issues and server problems. Recent updates have improved optimization for weaker PCs, but some users still experience crashes and high ping.
“This game is such a good game, it works really well on every PC or laptop, it is very well optimized and you should definitely buy it with trust.”
“With the update, the game has become more optimized, so people with weak PCs don't be afraid to buy it.”
“Cool art style, unique mechanics, and well optimized.”
“Low player base, high ping, badly optimized.”
“The game is awesome, but it isn't optimized very well.”
“This game has severe performance issues.”
- stability11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant bugs and glitches, particularly in specific levels like the pizza factory, others have praised its performance, noting a lack of server issues and smooth gameplay, especially for an early access title. Overall, experiences vary widely, with some enjoying a stable experience and others encountering frustrating bugs.
“As an early access title, it also runs great; I'm pushing above 120 FPS on max settings, but my rig isn’t a slouch either.”
“I absolutely loved the idea of this and was eager to play, but the larger public matches just became buggy and messy.”
“Try to avoid the pizza factory level which glitches like crazy.”
“Nice game, but it's a little buggy.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of intrusive microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the experience without the typical in-game purchases. While there are minimal optional purchases related to events, the overall sentiment is that the game offers great value and customization without locking content behind paywalls. However, some users express concern about the potential for future microtransactions.
“It's refreshing to see a level of quality like this for such a low price and without the typical microtransactions.”
“Collecting and crafting in-game means no in-game purchases and great customization of your hunter and witch.”
“There aren't any microtransactions in it, which is a big plus.”
“While no gameplay is locked off, there is an in-game purchase (no doubt more to come) where you can get a costume set for the witch.”
“The random microtransactions added with events are frustrating.”
“The rules on the Discord are pretty horrible; the developers and moderators consider discussing the game, even in off-topic, as 'advertisement'.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by imaginative and personality-rich designs that enhance its whimsical charm, despite some critiques of basic character design and less captivating environments. Overall, the art style and sound effects contribute to an enjoyable experience, aligning well with the game's indie nature.
“The character designs are imaginative and full of personality, adding to the overall visual charm.”
“The art style, silly sound effects, and character design all lead to a whimsical and enjoyable experience.”
“The environments aren't captivating and the character design is basic, but ultimately that doesn't really matter as much for such a simple indie game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome community and the developer team's active engagement, fostering a heartwarming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the fun and supportive environment, contributing to a positive emotional connection with the game.
“The developer team is actively engaging with the community, which is always heartwarming to see.”
“Got it on sale, it's pretty fun and wholesome.”
“Wholesome community.”
