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The Legend of Dark Witch

Nov 16, 2017 9 years ago
Type Base game 2014 Genres AdventureIndiePlatformRole-playing (RPG)Shooter Companies CIRCLE Entertainment · Publisher · INSIDE SYSTEM · Publisher · Flyhigh Works · Supporting · QubicGames S.A. · Publisher · INSIDE SYSTEM · Developer · Shanghai Oriental Pearl Suole Culture Development Ltd. · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

The Legend of Dark Witch is a 2D platform action game. Zizou can learn new attacks by defeating bosses. She will need every one of those attacks if she is going to save the world. -A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty mode

What it’s like

The Legend of Dark Witch delivers a high-octane fusion of classic Mega Man platforming and Touhou-style bullet-hell mechanics. Players control Zizou through linear, side-scrolling stages where precision movement is paramount. The core loop revolves around defeating distinct bosses to unlock new abilities, which are then essential for navigating subsequent levels—a structure that encourages methodical mastery rather than open-ended exploration. The tone is lighthearted fantasy anime, featuring a magical world with vibrant, if somewhat dated, graphics. While the narrative serves as simple scaffolding for the action, the gameplay shines in its fast-paced combat and diverse enemy patterns. The experience is defined by its challenging yet fair difficulty curve, rewarding players who can adapt to shifting bullet densities and platforming requirements. It feels like a nostalgic love letter to arcade-era shooters, prioritizing mechanical skill and reflexive combat over deep storytelling or atmospheric immersion.

Strong in CombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsPacing

Keep in mind The narrative and character development are minimal, serving only as basic justification for the action rather than offering engaging role-playing elements. · Technical polish is inconsistent; players may encounter performance issues or bugs that can disrupt the precise timing required by the gameplay.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Nintendo 3DS Worldwide Full release Oct 16, 201412 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Dec 01, 201511 years ago
PlayStation Vita Worldwide Full release Nov 16, 20179 years ago

Reviews

72Critics · 3 60Players · 3

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