Witchcrafty

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Witchcrafty is a single player arcade platformer game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by PigeonDev and was released on March 24, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Witchcrafty" is a platformer Metroidvania game where players navigate a magical world as a little witch, using combo attacks, dodge, dash, and magical powers to combat enemies and uncover the truth behind strange happenings. Explore diverse landscapes, from magical forests to icy mountains, while battling obstacles, uncovering hidden secrets, and mastering new elements. Your trusty wand serves as both a powerful weapon and magical tool, ensuring your survival in critical moments.

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Witchcrafty features charming graphics, adorable character designs, and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a fun challenge with unique bosses and engaging gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate platformers.
Despite some bugs, many players found the game to be cute and entertaining, with a solid art direction and character animations.

The game suffers from frustrating controls and input detection issues, leading to moments where characters can become unresponsive or stuck.
Save point locations can be unfair, as players lose all progress since the last save upon dying, resulting in tedious backtracking.
The game is relatively short and lacks depth in exploration, with uninspired map design and limited reasons to revisit areas after collecting items.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The graphics in Witchcrafty are generally praised for their delightful pixel art style, cute character designs, and charming animations that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game. However, some users noted a disconnect with the main menu splash art, which they found unappealing and inconsistent with the game's visual theme. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the platforming experience, though there is a desire for more complexity and polish.
- “Witchcrafty is a very good platform game with some hard levels, nice graphics and a very good soundtrack.”
- “The character design, level assets, and level visuals, along with profile animations, are all really cute and awesome.”
- “The music is charming, and so is the art style.”
- “The splash art for the main menu is horrifying and does not fit the aesthetic of the rest of the game.”
- “I wanted to like it because of the visuals, but couldn't because of the issues.”
- “This game is very cute, and I only wish it was longer and that the devs had more time to take this art style to the max and add more complex aspects to the game.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's story is charming and features cute characters, but the translation issues may leave some parts unclear, requiring players to use their imagination. While it is not a metroidvania as suggested, the linear platforming elements complement the lighthearted narrative, which includes humor that resonates well with players. Overall, the story is enjoyable, though its delivery could be improved.
- “The characters are super cute and the game tells a great story.”
- “Art style is cute, animations are good, and all work together; the story and jokes have gotten a few chuckles out of me.”
- “Fairly lighthearted but not quite a child's storybook either.”
- “The translation is not very good, so parts of the story take some imagination to fill in.”
- “The story may not have been translated well.”
- “It's not a metroidvania, as the tags state; it's more of a linear platformer with 2D maps.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in Witchcrafty is highly praised for its charm and quality, complementing the game's appealing graphics and challenging gameplay. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Witchcrafty is a very good platform game with some hard levels, nice graphics, and a very good soundtrack.”
- “The music is charming, and so is the art style.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience and complements the gameplay beautifully.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The gameplay is generally considered lacking in depth and interest, with some users noting that it feels unfinished and features unintentionally challenging mechanics. However, the level designs are deemed acceptable, and the game's overall aesthetic is described as charming.
- “There are some ways the gameplay functions that make the game weirdly difficult in ways I'm not sure are intentional.”
- “The level designs are pretty okay, but the gameplay is still not finished.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while grinding can be a significant part of the gameplay, it becomes less tedious once the meteor spell is unlocked, enabling them to quickly eliminate most enemies and focus on farming mana from weaker foes.
- “Grinding becomes tedious once you realize that most of the combat can be bypassed with the meteor spell, which allows you to instantly kill most enemies and farm mana from the easier ones.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience, especially when you can skip most battles with powerful spells.”
- “The need to grind for resources feels excessive, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game and turns it into a monotonous task.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent glitches in the pause menu, which can prevent them from restarting or exiting the game, indicating significant stability issues.
- “Sometimes the pause menu glitches, and you can't restart or exit the game to the menu.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its charming and appealing design, with users highlighting the cute character visuals, level assets, and engaging profile animations.