Wytchwood

Wytchwood

December 9, 2021

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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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Camila Berka GameBlast Dec 2021
95.0 /100

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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Emily Byrnes GameSpace Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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Fabio Canonico Everyeye.it Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

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."

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Francesco Corica Spaziogames Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"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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František Hampl Gaming Professors Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

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 …"

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80.0 /100

"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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Jake Hill Dec 2021
66.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

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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Jenny Jones PlayStation LifeStyle Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

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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Kat Bullock FingerGuns Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Kyle Nutland GameGrin Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

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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Laura Gray Gamepur Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Malindy Hetfeld Guardian Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"A pop-up picture book with a lovely feel - but busywork intrudes too often."

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Dec 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

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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Pelin Yiğit Oyungezer Online Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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Senja Littman KonsoliFIN Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

""Witches daydream.""

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