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Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

What works
  • Deep and emotional story
  • Unique and charming art style
  • Full voice acting for main characters
  • Immersive okinawan folklore setting
  • Well-developed character relationships
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear gameplay with no meaningful choices
  • Very limited cg and visual variety
  • Some translation and text errors
  • Lack of advanced ui features (no quick save/load, no screenshot support)
  • Some plot pacing issues and abrupt transitions

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Heart of the Woods

  • A Little Lily Princess

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Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi): Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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