Witching Stone
- September 16, 2024
- Alexander Taylor
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Get on itch.io Store"Witching Stone" is a unique blend of puzzle, roguelite, and deckbuilding gameplay, where you draw paths on a stone board to cast spells against enemies. Your objective is to battle deeper into procedurally generated dungeons, upgrading your spellbook with new spells, enchantments, and abilities. Watch out for enemies that retaliate with damage, harmful status effects, and alterations to the stone grid. The game features persistent upgrades and rewards strategic planning to build the perfect spell book.
Reviews
- The spell casting system via the gem grid offers a fun and strategic variety, allowing for meaningful choices and unique builds.
- The game features charming art and music, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable to play.
- It provides a good balance of strategy and randomness, making each run feel fresh and engaging, with a lot of replayability due to diverse spells and characters.
- Some enemies in the full version can be frustratingly disruptive, making battles feel exhausting rather than enjoyable.
- The enemy variety may feel lacking after several runs, which could lead to repetitive gameplay.
- There are occasional unclear mechanics regarding enemy effects and attack orders, which can lead to confusion during combat.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its mechanical depth, intuitive design, and strong replayability, despite some character balance issues and a questionable late-game design choice. Players appreciate the blend of roguelite and deck-building mechanics, which complement a well-developed puzzle system, offering a variety of strategies and enjoyable experiences. Overall, the game provides a satisfying challenge that rewards players as they become more familiar with its mechanics.
“Fun roguelite with deck building mechanics with enough content to keep you entertained.”
“I really love how well the mechanics in this game interact.”
“The casting system along with the possibilities that come with the deck building and card upgrade mechanics give surprising depth, especially for something that was so easy to pick up.”
“Some of the characters are way stronger than others, and there's one baffling design choice the dev put in for the late game, but those are minor flaws when compared to the mechanical depth and replayability.”
“Takes a little while to get used to the mechanics, and some prudence born of experience is necessary to start getting a truly satisfying and fun build, but when you get a good run, it's very fun.”
“The casting system along with the possibilities that come with the deck building and card upgrade mechanics give surprising depth, especially for something that was so easy to pick up.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, with descriptions highlighting its funky and fantastic nature. Coupled with lovely art, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature alongside engaging gameplay mechanics.
“The music is just absolutely fantastic.”
“Charming game and the music is awesome.”
“Lovely art, excellent music, and a nice little puzzle style mechanic that really gives your brain something to think about other than deckbuilding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its mechanical depth, despite some character balance issues and a questionable late-game design choice. Players find that these minor flaws do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Replayability seems great so far!”
“Some of the characters are way stronger than others, and there's one baffling design choice the developer put in for the late game, but those are minor flaws when compared to the mechanical depth and replayability.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to go back.”
“While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, I found that the lack of varied outcomes made replaying the game feel tedious.”
“After completing the game, I realized that the limited character builds and predictable story arcs significantly diminish its replayability.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their attractive aesthetic and polished user interface, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the visual appeal and simplicity of the design, making it a highly recommended choice.
“I played the demo of this game on a whim based on the attractive aesthetic and found the polished UI and simple system to be very fun.”
“Love the aesthetics as well; easy recommendation from me.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered somewhat lacking and superficial, but players feel that this is not the main attraction; instead, the focus is on engaging puzzles and strategic gameplay.
“The story, fluff, and flavor of the game are a bit thin, but that's not really why I showed up, and chances are it won't be for you: the real draw is some fun puzzling and strategy.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to become invested in the characters or their journeys.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the optimization aspect of the game engaging and enjoyable, as experimenting with different builds and discovering new abilities that significantly alter their strategies adds a layer of excitement to the gameplay.
“It is a really fun time trying to create an optimized build, and it is exciting when you come across a new ability that completely changes your build.”
“The optimization options in this game are extensive, allowing for a truly personalized experience that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“Finding the perfect balance in your build through optimization is incredibly rewarding and adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.”
