Witchcraft: Candy Hunt
- September 5, 2023
- PixelCrown Games
Get on SteamWitchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts. With three different modes of difficulty to choose from, our game provides a fun and enjoyable experience …
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Reviews
- The game features a cute aesthetic and fun retro vibe, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It's a fully free game, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and providing a good experience without any hidden costs.
- The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players while still offering some fun challenges.
- The game is quite short, lasting only about 25-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Difficulty management is an issue, as the game can be too easy, especially for experienced players, leading to potential boredom.
- The graphics and overall design are considered outdated and lack polish, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as "godawful" and reminiscent of lazy pixel art, suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer. Conversely, others appreciate the retro aesthetic, noting that it complements the gameplay and evokes a charming vibe, similar to successful indie titles like Terraria and Stardew Valley.
“A cute little shmup with a retro vibe in both the graphics and the gameplay, and the way the sprites move on the screen.”
“The graphics are nice and the music is easy on the ears.”
“This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
“It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
“Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming retro aesthetic, featuring smooth sprite movement and intuitive controls that make it easy for players to grasp from the start. Overall, it offers a delightful experience for fans of the shmup genre.
“A cute little shmup with a retro vibe in both the graphics and the gameplay, and the way the sprites move on the screen.”
“The controls are nice as well, and the gameplay is easy to understand from the get-go.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some find it annoying, others appreciate it as easy on the ears, suggesting a divide in player preferences.
“The graphics are nice and the music is easy on the ears.”
“The music is repetitive and grating.”
“I found the soundtrack to be dull and uninspired.”
“The background music is so loud that it drowns out the gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple but enjoyable, complementing the game's short and fun nature. Overall, it adds a light narrative element that enhances the gaming experience.
“The story is simple, yet it's engaging and well-crafted.”
“It's a short and enjoyable game with a charming story behind it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect to be somewhat tedious due to the slow progression of waves, but they still appreciate the game's charm and overall fun experience.
“It was slightly tedious because of how slow the waves came at times, but for what it is, it's cute and a fun little game.”
