The Witch's Isle (No Spoilers Review)
I finally decided to play a Steam game, and I chose The Witch's Isle, which was on my Wishlist.
Overall evaluation: +1 (Recommended)
Although it doesn't have many puzzle-solving elements that will make you rack your brain (you can progress smoothly while exploring), it's a work that allows you to fully enjoy the thrill of discovery.
With a playtime of around 4-6 hours, it's a great way to kill some time when you're feeling idle.
Good points
I felt that the arrangement of items and the flow of solving puzzles were very refined.
Although exploration is the main focus and there aren't many puzzles, the trick of changing the character's perspective was interesting, reminiscent of Mujura's mask.
Additionally, the guide function is well-developed, which is a plus.
You can see how much of the story and unknown items are left, which eliminates unnecessary exploration, a personal plus for me.
And, by using this to their advantage, the game can be said to be excellent.
It even has a hint function for when you're stuck, making it easy to progress smoothly.
Furthermore, the graphics and sound effectively convey the world view, making it a great fit for 2D RPG fans.
Not-so-good points
While it's an excellent work overall, it can be said to lack punch.
Non-essential characters in the story are somewhat disposable.
With few characters, I felt that the story would be more colorful if the individuality and background of each character were revealed as the story progressed.
Also, the puzzles are not difficult, so if you buy it expecting a challenging puzzle game, you might be disappointed.
This isn't a criticism of the game, so be sure to research beforehand.
And, although it doesn't affect most people, I felt that the English translation was somewhat bland.
I think the English itself is accurate, but the expression feels lifeless, like the English subtitles of an anime.
I'm curious about how a native English speaker would feel about it.
Other information
- It was originally a mobile game, so you can play it on your preferred platform.
- I think it's difficult to complete the achievements, so I wanted hints.
Overall evaluation
It's an excellent small game.
I think it will particularly appeal to fans of old RPGs.
Since it can be completed in a few hours, why not give it a try on a lazy day?
