Wytchwood
December 9, 2021
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in an expressive land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the mysterious old witch of the woods, you will explore a strange countryside, collect magical ingredients, brew sorcerous enchantments, and pass your twisted judgement upon a capricious cast of characters and creatures. After …
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Critic Reviews (17)
Graphics
80.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
95.0
"For those who like puzzles, Wytchwood offers several opportunities to face challenges before advancing on the map. The game does not have an open world, but it guarantees vast scenarios to be explored and unlocked as the player conquers new …"
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92.0
Gameplay
87.0
Story
84.0
"Wytchwood is a dark fantasy indie adventure game that immerses you into a phantasmagorical land with endless troubles thanks to the villainous animal antagonists that inhabit it. Luckily, or not so luckily, you play an old witch who has made …"
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65.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"Wytchwood elaborates the concept of fetch quest in its own way, building on it a quality experience."
Read original review"Wytchwood is an incredibly simple experience, but at the same time it manages to be fun, engaging and ideal for every player."
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60.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"At its core, Wytchwood is a well-crafted game whose world is both beautiful and terrifying. The entire game is visually stunning and, at least on PC, technically flawless. The gameplay is incredibly engaging, especially in the first few hours. Something …"
Read original review"Wytchwood may only be a 10 – 15 hour romp, but those hours are packed to the brim with exploring, crafting, puzzle-solving, storytelling, world-building, and more. A subtly magical experience, Wytchwood’s secrets slowly open up over the course of the …"
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85.0
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70.0
Story
65.0
"Wytchwood isn’t a bad game because it’s easier than Dark Souls. Difficulty is not the only reason to play a game. But Wytchwood does let the player down with such a vague and uninteresting story. A game needs a hook, …"
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78.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
84.0
"The overall gameplay loop might be a bit repetitive for some but this really is a very relaxing and charming craftathon. If you&s;re the kind of person who gets lots of satisfaction from having a long To-Do list and ticking …"
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70.0
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85.0
Story
90.0
"When I think of games that heavily involve crafting my mind usually goes to survival titles, a genre I’ve struggled with though there have been some exceptions to the rule..."
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75.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
90.0
"If you want to step in the world of fairy tale, gothic fable whilst throwing in crafting spells and a linear simplistic story set within an explorable world, Wytchwood is for you. Beautiful visuals and an alluring soundtrack. This game …"
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30.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"Cute, fun, and quite literally fetching; Wytchwood blends all of its elements together wonderfully, although there is little reason to play more once you conclude the 10–12 hours&s; worth of story."
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
95.0
"While less carefree than simulation titles like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, the casual pacing and nonchalant nature of the main character make Wytchwood a great pick for relaxing exploration-style games. It is also a great choice for those who …"
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80.0
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45.0
Story
55.0
"A pop-up picture book with a lovely feel - but busywork intrudes too often."
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65.0
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80.0
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60.0
"Wytchwood is a crafting game, through and through - and a good one. It smartly puts its focus purely on the act of gathering materials to create a wide range of objects, with little else to distract from the core …"
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95.0
Gameplay
95.0
Story
95.0
"If crafting, exploring and lots of humour are what you look for in a game, then Wytchwood is the game for you. I’ve certainly enjoyed my playthrough of the game. The story is interesting, the characters are cutesy, dark, and …"
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85.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
75.0
"I couldn&s;t think of any reason why you shouldn&s;t buy this game when it&s;s hard to have fun at these prices in this day and age. It&s;s a game that can easily take your time and do it in a …"
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