Witches' Legacy: The Dark Throne Collector's Edition

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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In "Witches' Legacy: The Ties That Bind Collector's Edition," players help good witch Lynn and her husband, a witch hunter, after they fall into a trap set by a mysterious sorcerer. This immersive game features an impish sidekick, numerous puzzles, and hidden-object scenes, as well as the chance to collect puzzles throughout the game. Beta testers have praised the game's quality graphics, music, and engaging storyline.

  • PC
  • Windows
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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and artwork enhance the eerie atmosphere of the game.
  • Engaging story with a creepy narrative that keeps players interested.
  • Challenging hidden object scenes and puzzles that reward careful observation and logical thinking.
  • Lacks a fast-travel map, leading to tedious backtracking throughout the game.
  • No achievements or collectibles, which may disappoint players looking for additional challenges.
  • Some live-action cutscenes appear dated and cheap compared to the overall quality of the game.
  • story14 mentions

    The story is described as engaging and well-illustrated, featuring a creepy atmosphere that evolves as players uncover the tale of an orphan girl named Lynn and her witch-related family tragedy. While some reviewers note that the narrative follows familiar tropes reminiscent of classic fairy tales, it is generally considered coherent and provides a solid backdrop for gameplay, with additional content in a bonus chapter that enriches the experience. Overall, the story is appreciated for its creativity and consistency, despite some critiques regarding its originality.

    • “The scenes are wonderfully drawn and the music is suitably creepy as you progress through the even creepier story.”
    • “The story starts off with you discovering you are the only living family of an orphan girl named Lynn, whose family was killed off by a witch, which you must save the young orphan from.”
    • “Coherent, well explained story.”
    • “The story continues--not nearly as creepy--following basically the same format.”
    • “The story starts off with you discovering you are the only living family of an orphan girl named Lynn, whose Charleston family was killed off by a witch, which you must save the young orphan from.”
    • “The story is routine, but offers a comfortable backdrop to the perfect gameplay.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its eerie and immersive quality, enhancing the creepy atmosphere of the story. While many players enjoy the soundtracks and main menu theme, some note that the music can be repetitive and occasionally clashes with gameplay. Overall, the sound design is considered a strong aspect, though players express a desire for additional features like downloadable soundtracks.

    • “The scenes are wonderfully drawn and the music is suitably creepy as you progress through the even creepier story.”
    • “The main menu theme music is still as eerie as I remember; I love it and enjoyed the soundtracks of the game.”
    • “Very nice soundtracks.”
    • “The game features repetitive music that becomes tiresome over time.”
    • “At times, the music was at odds with the gameplay, creating a disjointed experience.”
    • “I wish the game had achievements or an option to download the soundtracks.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and pleasing animations, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some live-action cutscenes are noted as looking cheap and dated, which slightly detracts from the visual quality. Overall, the artwork and visuals are considered a strong point of the game, especially for fans of the genre.

    • “The artwork is still beautiful, although there are some live-action cutscenes that look cheap and dated, but it is still an excellent game to play if you enjoy old hogs.”
    • “+beautiful graphics.”
    • “I found the audio, graphics, and animations pleasing.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay features classic hidden object mechanics with multiple scenes, though some items are recycled across searches. While the story is standard, it provides a solid foundation for enjoyable gameplay, including a bonus adventure that presents a more challenging experience.

    • “The gameplay is like any classic hidden object game filled with multiple scenes that are recycled even if you took the item in the previous search.”
    • “The story is routine, but offers a comfortable backdrop to the perfect gameplay.”
    • “Even the bonus adventure is excellent and offers suitably more challenging gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is like any classic hidden object game filled with multiple scenes that are recycled, even if you took the item in the previous search.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the lack of an interactive map, which makes backtracking cumbersome and less engaging.

    • “There is no interactive map, so all the backtracking gets a bit tedious.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie, creating a sense of unease and tension that enhances the overall experience. This unsettling ambiance effectively immerses players in the game's world, contributing to its emotional impact.

    • “The game creates an incredibly eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
    • “The haunting sound design and visuals contribute to a truly immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Every corner of the game world is filled with an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game has an eerie atmosphere that feels unsettling and uninviting.”
    • “I found the atmosphere to be lacking depth, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “The overall atmosphere felt bland and uninspired, failing to evoke any real emotion.”
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