WitchSpring

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WitchSpring is a single player open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Kiwi Walks and was released on October 17, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

RPG for 100 days with the cute witch!

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 397 reviews

story45 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features a charming story, cute graphics, and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
There are no in-app purchases, which is a significant plus for players who prefer a complete experience without additional costs.
The game offers multiple endings and replayability, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing during dialogues and issues with quest progression.
Translation errors and grammatical mistakes detract from the overall experience, making some parts difficult to understand.
The enforced 100-day time limit can be frustrating for players who prefer a more relaxed gameplay style without such constraints.

story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and charming narrative, with many players appreciating the character development and meaningful progression within a 100-day time limit. While some found the story simplistic or short, others enjoyed the multiple endings and the emotional depth it offered. However, technical issues such as glitches and translation errors occasionally detracted from the overall experience.
- “The story is fun and engaging.”
- “It has a great story and the character development is superb.”
- “The storyline is great and I was actually surprised at the depth of it.”
- “The story is simplistic and bosses are pretty challenging.”
- “However, it gets bogged down by glitches and is filled with English mistranslations. I still see a bit of Korean characters in the dialogue, and sometimes the cutscene suddenly freezes during quest events, which is frustrating when dealing with the boss.”
- “I love the story, but when you give us a time limit for the game, it becomes less fun. I think WS1 is the hardest compared to the other two Witch Springs (2 & 3).”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its unique blend of turn-based RPG mechanics and time management elements, offering a refreshing experience reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley. While some players find the mechanics basic or confusing, many appreciate the charming visuals, character development, and engaging storylines. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, though some minor issues like translation errors and occasional freezing have been noted.
- “The gameplay is unique, combining RPG elements with a time management system which allows the player to prioritize the growth of the main character.”
- “Quite enjoyable game, very unique turn-based gameplay I have seen, both in fights and the improvements that can be done out of fights, really fun experience with the freedom yet some fair stat checks of custom character building and decision making throughout it.”
- “Attractive RPG simulation adventure game, the characters are cute and adorable, with very good gameplay and controls; overall, this game is awesome.”
- “The gameplay is confusing and dull at the same time.”
- “I'm really hating the RNG and limited movements in this game, and it stops my adventure and also the learning process of the game mechanics.”
- “They don't go into too much depth on the game mechanics, but they should, so you're left to find out a lot of it.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute art style and nostalgic charm reminiscent of older consoles like the N64 and GameCube. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, others feel that the graphics are dated and could benefit from an update to attract younger audiences. Overall, despite the graphical limitations, the engaging story and gameplay often overshadow visual shortcomings, encouraging players to look beyond the aesthetics.
- “The story, art, and graphics are really well done.”
- “The game is buttery smooth and very polished with graphics reminiscent of the GameCube era.”
- “This game has amazing graphics which suit the theme.”
- “There could be a graphical update to appease the younger audiences who never experienced N64 or PS1 style graphics; I have and like this game, it is fantastic.”
- “The game graphics aren't that good, but the storyline is so engaging that I don't mind playing with these graphics at all.”
- “I think it deserves people to give it a try as long as they don't feel bothered by the obsolete visuals.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes during dialogues and critical gameplay moments, leading to frustrating soft locks and loss of progress. Players report various glitches, such as misdirected swipes and language inconsistencies, which detract from the overall experience. While some users note that certain bugs may have been addressed, the persistent nature of these issues raises concerns about the game's reliability.
- “I'm supposed to get the stone slab for him, but every single time he finishes saying something about trust, the game freezes.”
- “You have to swipe to move around the house, and half the time swiping causes you to go back in the opposite direction you wanted to go, and the other half of the time it freezes... how the hell is this game still on Game Pass? Guess you get what you pay for.”
- “I've restarted this game and made new games, but each time when I get to the point where prompted to hit the button to go home, it freezes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its emotional depth and variety, others find it repetitive and overshadowed by louder sound effects. Overall, many users highlight the music as a strong point that enhances the game's story and atmosphere, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “I love this game, its story, its characters, the music, all of it is amazing and I recommend it wholeheartedly.”
- “For everyone who wants to play Witch Spring, I really recommend you to play from the first one. The story is such a great one, so emotional with great music and has a deep meaning... I've been searching for so long for an offline game with a great story and gameplay like this... now I finally found it!”
- “It has a good story, charming characters, great music, beautiful art style, and interesting gameplay.”
- “The sound effects are so much louder than the music, so I had to turn it off.”
- “The only thing I really didn't like was the repetitive music, so I chose to listen to a podcast while playing instead.”
- “The background music changes frequently according to the theme and doesn't bore.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, often describing it as touching and capable of evoking strong feelings, including tears. The combination of a heartfelt story, great music, and humor contributes to a memorable experience, with many recommending playing from the beginning to fully appreciate its emotional depth. Despite some concerns about translation quality, the emotional moments still resonate powerfully with players.
- “For everyone who wants to play Witch Spring, I really recommend you to start from the first one. The story is such a great one, so emotional with great music and a deep meaning... sob.. :') I've been searching for so long for an offline game with a great story and gameplay like this... now I finally found it!”
- “I absolutely love this game and it's one of the few games that made me cry like a kid.”
- “The story is lovable and touching.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the game's engaging story, cute RPG style, and multiple endings, all delivered without the typical monetization pressures found in many modern games. Overall, players feel that the game offers substantial content and enjoyment without any financial barriers.
- “Nice story, no ads, no in-app purchases, and multiple endings.”
- “Is a good game... has a lot to think about... cute RPG style... lots of pets... and the important thing is no ads and item mall.”
- “The animations are smooth, the concept seems nice, and I'm really happy there are no extra in-app purchases!”
- “The monetization model is frustrating, as it feels like the game is constantly pushing for purchases rather than allowing players to enjoy the experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “The game is fun, but the aggressive monetization tactics really detract from the overall experience.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game engaging but also tiring, with some expressing frustration over spending excessive time on grinding rather than progressing through the story. While the grind can be enjoyable, it may detract from the overall experience, especially with time constraints. Overall, the game balances grinding with enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of titles like RuneScape and Rune Factory.
- “Not too grindy to play, so I can enjoy it.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is balanced, making progress satisfying.”
- “It's just that doing grinding for so long is tiring.”
- “I liked the story, but one thing was that there was a time limit, and I ended up spending most of the time just grinding instead of actually playing the game.”
- “It's hard to restart from 0 and do 100 days only grinding.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, primarily due to multiple endings that encourage players to explore different outcomes. While some users felt that certain aspects could have been streamlined, the combination of engaging gameplay and appealing graphics contributes to its strong replay value.
- “But amazingly replayable with multiple endings.”
- “Overall, amazing game which also has a lot of replay value because of the different endings you can gain.”
- “Good gameplay, high replayability, pleasant graphics to look at, with a decent soundtrack.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its great animation and a lighthearted, cheerful vibe, enhanced by intuitive crafting mechanics. However, some players feel that the passage of time when outside could be slower to better match the overall experience.
- “The animation is great, and the game has a lighthearted, cheery atmosphere.”
- “Crafting is intuitive, and the passage of time when outside could be slower.”
- “I achieved the 5 temple ending!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its hilarity, particularly in the item descriptions, which stand out as entertaining and sometimes absurd. While the story text may vary in quality, the overall blend of humor and emotional moments contributes to a satisfying experience, culminating in a great ending.
- “The item text is hilarious at times, making for a fun and engaging experience.”
- “There's a mix of humor and emotional moments that culminate in a great ending.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the Witchspring series is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its superb storytelling and strong connections between the games. Players find the character arcs particularly engaging, especially in the fourth installment, making the series a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- “It has a great story and the character development is superb.”
- “Thank you for the amazing game! I played all of the Witchspring series. The storytelling is great, and all of them are connected. The gameplay is enjoyable with great character development, especially for the fourth installment. I write this after completing all four, so for those who like this kind of game, it will be worth your money. I can't wait for the release of Witchspring 5!”