Witchpunk
- November 18, 2022
- 99% Funk
Get on SteamPlay as a skateboarding witch who battles against a tyrannical corporation seeking to destroy Halloween. Gain speed on your skateboard and use your hammer to deliver devastating melee attacks!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and vibrant art style that is both cute and funky, reminiscent of classic games.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with a fun mechanic of building momentum to increase damage output.
- Despite being a short experience, the game is enjoyable and showcases the potential for further development.
- The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, making it difficult to play smoothly at times.
- Combat can feel unsatisfying due to weak attack feedback and inconsistent hit detection.
- The gameplay is relatively short and lacks depth, leading to potential boredom after a brief playthrough.
- graphics32 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, which many reviewers describe as magical, funky, and reminiscent of the PlayStation 2 era. While the visuals are generally considered beautiful and well-executed, some players have reported performance issues, such as difficulty maintaining a stable frame rate and a lack of options to adjust graphical settings. Overall, the aesthetic and music complement the gameplay, contributing to a fun and immersive experience despite some technical shortcomings.
“The art style is fantastic and the premise is great.”
“I freaking love this game, super fun and the art style is amazing!”
“The art style is refreshing and different.”
“It's very reminiscent of something from the PlayStation 2 era, with both the music choice and the colorful art style.”
“Right now on my Ryzen 5 2600X and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX570 system, the game has a hard time staying at 60 fps, and to my knowledge there's no way to drop the game's graphical quality at all.”
“Seems fun, unfortunately not optimized well; couldn't really play as the frame rates were terrible. I played Doom Eternal on ultimate graphics and had no issues, but this game does not perform well, not sure why.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being easy to pick up, fun, and immersive, with a stylish aesthetic that enhances the experience. However, it suffers from a lack of depth and clarity in mechanics, leading to frustrations and a short playtime of only 30-40 minutes. While some players enjoyed the fast-paced action and unique mechanics, others found the controls challenging, particularly with keyboard input.
“The gameplay is easy to pick up and it's incredibly addicting.”
“The devs should turn this idea into a fully fledged game, the art style is slick, stylish and the gameplay is very fun.”
“This is a great game, I really love the art style, very unique, and the gameplay is so immersive and fun.”
“The artwork is great, but the actual gameplay was boring and hard to control.”
“It's such a cute game, but I could not figure out the clunky mechanics. Maybe it would work better with a controller, but with a keyboard, it is unplayable.”
“Although gameplay-wise it is sort of lackluster, but seeing this being a project, it makes sense.”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its nostalgic, PS2-era vibe and its alignment with the game's magical art style. However, some users noted issues with volume levels, suggesting that the music could be louder and more energetic to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are calls for improvements in its audibility and dynamism.
“The art style is magical and funky, and the music fits well.”
“The aesthetic is great, the music bops, and it's a lot of fun.”
“The music factors into this positive review too; it gives me nostalgia.”
“It's very reminiscent of something from the PlayStation 2 era, with both the music choice and the colorful art style.”
“My only real gripe is that the music is silent at max volume!”
“Although gameplay-wise it's sort of lackluster, music could be louder or more energetic.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players noting performance issues that hinder gameplay. While the game features interesting concepts, it is often described as unplayable due to poor optimization, requiring more polish and refinement to enhance the experience.
“I enjoyed this despite the performance issues; it's fun but definitely needed a little bit more polish.”
“This game has a lot of cool concepts; however, if I have to be honest, I think there should be some more optimization.”
“I really, really, really want to recommend this, but it's really unoptimized right now.”
“----- game performance is so bad to the point it is unplayable.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's premise is highly praised, with players expressing a desire for a more developed story and additional levels. However, the lack of clear narrative guidance and the fast-paced gameplay make it difficult to fully engage with the storyline, as important messages often go unnoticed.
“Super awesome premise and I would love to see more out of it, including a more developed story and levels!”
“If there was some story or guidance to follow, it would be more than just a few-minute game.”
“If there was some story or some guidance to follow, it would be more than just a few minutes of gameplay.”
“The only thing I wish is that it paused the gameplay or slowed it significantly when there are storyline messages in the upper corner; I barely noticed them.”
“Super awesome premise, but I would love to see more out of it, including a more developed story and levels!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows promise with its charming design and enjoyable gameplay, but it suffers from significant bugs and lengthy load times that hinder its overall stability.
“Had a lot of potential, but sadly it's too buggy to really shine.”
“It's a bit buggy and the load time is a bit much, but it's fantastically cute and fantastically fun.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally feel that the game lacks significant replayability, despite its fun gameplay. Many believe that once completed, there isn't much incentive to play again.
“This game is very fun, though it does not have too much replayability in my opinion.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, noting that it involves facing an endless wave of similar enemies, which can lead to a monotonous experience.
“It feels grindy with endless enemies that are more or less the same.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and unoriginal.”
“I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding for hours without any real progress or excitement.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as amusing and engaging, with users recommending it for its comedic elements.
“Witch is hilarious! You need to get this game now.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs for both players and enemies are visually appealing, the reviews do not provide significant insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.
