The Knight Witch | Review in 3 Minutes

[@WeeklyMusicalShitposts]

There doesn't seem to be any consistency to the color of player and enemy projectiles, which probably fuels the difficulty in figuring out what is what during the chaos

[@fdevlin5932]

@@moonsoon1038 Well, if 40+ years of shmup design are any indication, that’s a very bad thing

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

@@moonsoon1038 not a good thing for accessibility

[@Boris82]

Appreciate the short unbiased review. It's not a game for me.

[@camwyn256]

Indeed. Sounds like a game I'd enjoy watching an All Cutscenes speedrun of, but not one I'd personally enjoy playing

[@WizardofWestmarch]

I originally found the true final boss was too hard as well, but turns out card selection matters a TON for it. There is one weapon and two other cards that make it far easier. I'm not exactly a fan that you need the weapon and at least one of the two other cards to make that fight feel sane, but at least they gave some kind of tool to not make it complete BS.

[@lordhvemarcy6183]

can i ask what those cards are?

[@WizardofWestmarch]

@@lordhvemarcy6183 Just downloaded the game again and checked my endgame save. This is what I have equipped which I believe is right. I'll note the armor in particular is huge because it is a form of increasing health to take stress off the fight. Also the Ghost guns because the seeking bullets mean you can worry less about aiming. 2x Ghost Gun, Card explosion (card cycle plus damage), 2x hand cannon, Ethereal Armor, 2x War Spirit, Triple Seeking Swords

[@Alloveck]

0:24 Nice to hear somebody else acknowledge the difficulty in using corner HUD elements in busy, fast-paced games like these. I can focus on the character in the middle and the things trying to murder them, or the icons in the corner, but my eyes can only be directly pointed at one or the other. And when you're dodging like three things per second, that doesn't leave much opportunity to check those corner icons.

[@Jolfgard]

1:00 At some point, it should be reconsidered if a game is a Metroidvania or not. I remember when people were trying to sell me Owlboy as a Metroidvania. Fucking Pokemon games are less linear than Owlboy.

[@diegov1743]

Metroidvania is just a synonym for 2D without explicit platforming now

[@marciopertile1088]

Well... Liked a lot owlboy. Great game.

[@EmeraldLance]

Metroids Fusion and Zero Mission are both linear games, and both games even tell you where to go next.

[@sunofabob]

@@EmeraldLance yeah but you are you always backtracking and using new abilities to get through to newer areas for more upgrades.

[@benflashman7320]

Nice review! I saw this game on GoG but I don't have a high frustration tolerance so I guess it's not a game for me, even though I like the art style...

[@GordonSeal]

Just watch some different videos, this guy plays the game like a complete fool, you will most likely find other videos to show the game to be much easier when people actually play well.

[@benflashman7320]

@@GordonSeal Well, everything plays easily if you're a pro 😄

[@jessiejames968]

It's a tough game but extremely fun and doesn't get too frustrating

[@benflashman7320]

@@jessiejames968 I think I'll keep it on my wishlist and buy it on sale some day 🙂

[@erickonasis31]

This is what I needed to see. No thanks if it’s hard

[@prince_dogboy]

the ultimate example of a good ending being locked behind a bs fight is Drakengard 3!

[@cargorunnerUK]

Thanks. Looks pretty good, so just bought a copy

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Looks beautiful! I tend to stay away from bullet hell games but being a witch instead of a ship gives the game some character and someone a face I can empathize with. I'll probably give it a go.

[@fdevlin5932]

A lot of these complaints are standard shmup gameplay

[@Digital666Devil]

don't understand the "deck bulding" feature in games . Cards is something to make playing possible in real life. In games you don't need cards , just have a "loadout" or Inventory / caracter slots to place spells ect.

[@clochard4074]

A deck of card has something an inventory doesn't have, and that's randomness. I don't think this game has randomness in the equipment so "cards" is mostly a stylistic choice, but deck building is a valid challenge in a videogame. Sure, you choose the cards in the deck but you don't know in what order you will pick them, so you have to be rather careful.

[@Alloveck]

Totally agree. Cards make sense in physical real life, where a sword card is far more doable than an actual sword for lots of reasons, and monster/spell cards are the only option for monsters and spells or other totally made-up things at all. Choosing to represent things as cards in games, on the other hand, seems completely unnecessary. There's no need for that conceptual limitation at all when the game can give my character an actual (in-game) sword just as easily as a sword card. I will make an exception for video game versions of real life card games though. Playing them online allows for much, much easier long distance card game playing than would otherwise be possible with physical cards, and cards aren't an unnecessary downgrade when it's a digital version of a game that was designed for physical cards in the first place. So that use of cards in video games does make sense.

[@NateJones10]

Deck building does have a strategic aspect. If you can just pick your powers, then you always have those abilities. But it becomes a puzzle if you have to pick a certain number of cards, and how many of each card, plus those options are limited by your card inventory. Say you have a minimum of 10 cards in a deck, then a card you have 1 of vs a card you have 3 of is a third as likely to show itself. Depending on how cards are drawing and used, a powerful single card becomes a risky strategy to rely on. Do you choose cards that synergize with each other and give you relible powers? Or, do you throw in your single cards and go for whatever comes up? Mind you, if the game doesn't build these kind of customizing choices in then it doesn't do much other than randomize your abilities. But a strong deck building mechanic with interesting build options can add alot to a game that might not normally use cards.

[@piomiw8938]

I don't feel like paying for another game I can't play through. I don't understand why devs don't add difficulty settings so that everyone can enjoy their work. they can still have achievements for skilled players.

[@aic8326]

Lol agreed. And this is why elden ring, dark souls, etc Can kiss my ass! I do not understand why people enjoy dying 100 times in one spot... I understand the "accomplishment" concept and rewards... but these games just go fucking overboard. Not to mention having to return to the place you died to recollect your loot or experience is the worst idea for games of this difficulty! that's my rant 😂

[@mathewhosier9739]

Git gud scrub, its an easy bullet hell metroidvania, video games are supposed to be challenging, go play stardew valley

[@aic8326]

@mathewhosier9739 git gud??? Hahaha is that English? Calling someone a scrub cuz they don't like a shitty game? Ok fan boy, I'm sure you talk like that to someone's face hey tough guy

[@aic8326]

@mathewhosier9739 too bad you can't call me a scrub to my face hey coward

[@kooperhoy9690]

​@@aic8326ik this comment is old but I'll tell you why. People who are good at things needs things exclusively for them. For example at a ski hill you don't ask the hill to pave down moguls and obstacles so everyone has access to the run, you go do the easy run or the medium run and if you decide you like the sport (game genre) then you get good enough to do it. Just because you play videogames does not mean you are entitled to play every videogame.

[@MackoC]

How many hours is this game?

[@joyjoJ4ever]

11

[@Jazzygirl5]

I cant believe this is the first and only game Ive heard practically everyone complaing about hoe hard it is. I love it 😅

[@myjams3]

Excellent review! Thank you.

[@DJdeliverance]

Interesting I'll wait until it's on sale i guess next yr lol i didn't know it was new

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

Dang. Love Metroidvania's but hate bullet hell games. Thought it was a 2d platformer at first. Looks beautiful and I like the music tho.

[@Graphomite]

Kinda wish the journalist mentioned the audio. The trailer ponied up for its own vocal tune, which begs the question as to whether this game lends particular attention to music, or pulled a Samurai Maiden and only splurged audio on the trailer. Considering Knight Witch seems to deliver on visuals, I have more confidence it delivers on audio, but these sorts of deets are particularly significant info when considering whether or not to put time/money into yet another game of the inflated and iterative genre of twinstick shmups. We need them deets! Otherwise, good review. Whatever the case, the game is clearly worth the $20 admission, visuals alone. When a game looks this high quality at such a low price, it's more of a decision of time investment.

[@hickorydickoryhk]

The full soundtrack album is available on music services like Spotify and Apple Music and it’s totally fantastic, so you can easily check it out in advance if you’re curious 💡 .

[@noisetv1863]

He said the music ranges from good to great.

[@TheCreepypro]

gonna try it since I like games like this

[@ClaudioGallardoX]

I love the art of this game

[@mathewhosier9739]

Yea, plus it's extremely polished

[@segagirladventurespico]

Looks interesting love the art but i do wish there was difficulty

[@sanda386]

Oh, there is 😂

[@segagirladventurespico]

@@sanda386 I meant to say I wish it wasn’t so difficult and there was easy medium hard mode lol aha

[@sanda386]

@@segagirladventurespico I got it, 😜 I was just being facetious

[@segagirladventurespico]

@@sanda386 oh lol ok lol 😝 silly me but my fault should explained what the heck I meant lol when I read my msg above lol 😂

[@mathewhosier9739]

It's really not that hard, but bullet hell games are supposed to be challenging, that's kind of the whole point, compared to most bullet hells I'd say it's pretty average

[@Retro_Jet_Elite]

Bullet hells are meant to be mostly linear. Here’s a difficult challenge that the developers lay before you. Try and complete it, if you dare. I’m so getting this!

[@FizzleFX]

Sounds more like a chore do what we say, do it a lot, or eat a broom

[@GlueGuy20]

Looks like a Touhou Bullethell - Metroidvania combination game.

[@mathewhosier9739]

Nah, touhou games are usually this colorful and polished

[@uberjewish9466]

That looks hard as balls.

[@mathewhosier9739]

It's not, I beat it in 10 hours

[@sbonelomsibi2955]

Played the demo. Definitely getting it

[@ZamWeazle]

Does anyone know how long the game is and what about replayability? Thanks

[@Johnnybravo..]

I don't like the controls. You can aim with the right analog, but you also aim in the direction you're going... It's very annoying imo

[@prince_dogboy]

I actually liked the "bad" ending.

[@NeoHD23]

Does anyone know if this have the option to turn off the stupid annoying screen shake gimmick?

[@mathewhosier9739]

It's not a gimmick, it's just standard screen shake that most action games have, I always turn screen shake to max when it's an option

[@ttalah2964]

Pass for me . Thanks for review

[@harbscantina]

Cute looking game.

[@pginaeemidris2069]

It will be released today right?

[@Elisenaps]

Yep, today. Just easier to say the release date than to hope the video goes out at a certain time.

[@NekoiNemo]

How are the mouse controls? Are they standard dogshite console port quality, where, for example, crosshair is locked at fixed distance to the player, and your cursor is hidden, making it impossible to predict where you will be aiming, or is it a rare good one, where you can actually aim with your cursor?

[@PliskinShalashaska]

Fun game for a short time, but its so untested unplayable in many sections. The devs fucked up so hard what could be so good. Minishoot Adventures shows how a game like this works

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

This feels like a good "try a level while on the train" game. If it's only €20 bucks, I'll probably get it

[@Ashtonbee-iz5it]

0:12 dont you ever

[@hihosilver1234]

Huh?

[@nisoro.]

Looks interesting, may give it a go.

[@illCMAC]

Great review

[@mathewhosier9739]

Its not that hard, i beat the final boss on my second try, and i suck at bullet hells

[@longdongsilver3267]

Man, review whiplash. I mean, it sounds like you didn't like it for the majority of the review, and then at the end you said its "great".

[@RA8IDP3NGUIN1]

I don't know how you drew that conclusion, all he complained about was one frustrating boss fight, and a minor quibble about backtracking.

[@RimaSuit]

Wait, the final boss was supposed to be hard? Guess I robbed me of the challenge by collecting everything and using a busted collection of spells then haha.

[@LadyLouisen]

Must be some sort of market for these type of games people never stop making them

[@ryanpolk3141]

Me. I’m that market haha. Not sure if you meant the art or metroidvanias. But I’m a huge fan of metroidvanias. And the art style while a bit too “cutesy” for my taste looks good. And I love the flying around part

[@sdmitch16]

They're probably easy to make. It's a spiritual successor to Asteriods or 1962's Spacewar!

[@killyouwithfire]

Speed runners

[@mcguckin13]

Abhor the Bullet Hell Genre 👎 Applaud concise, balanced game journalism 👍

[@mathewhosier9739]

Balanced game Journalism?? Lol,this can all be boiled down to " I sucked at the game so now I'm gonna bash it"

[@michaelsheehan8245]

How do cheats work in this game

[@joesenpai2347]

you seem to be suffering from the : " i suck at this game , so i shit on it" syndrome you lost me when you said the checkpoint are so far , it takes 30 seconds to go back to the fight, bruh ,, what a snowflake thing to say...

[@DR19X]

Not everyone has the same patience level as you do.

[@mathewhosier9739]

​@@DR19Xpatience is easy when you don't have ADHD lol, but it's less patience and more just not sucking at video games, I'm not saying I'm that good but I didn't think it was that hard