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The Legend of Dark Witch

Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2015

Should you play it?

-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 modes.

What works
  • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
  • Engaging boss fights with pattern recognition
  • Multiple difficulty levels and replayability
  • Cute anime-style pixel art and music
  • Affordable price with good content
Things to keep in mind
  • Punishing death mechanics with loss of upgrades
  • Limited level design and exploration
  • No health recovery items
  • Camera and control issues reported
  • Minimal story and character customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Unworthy

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  • Penimorta

  • Dark Devotion

  • Gunman Clive

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • 3000th Duel

  • Penimorta

  • Blaster Master Zero 3
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The Legend of Dark Witch: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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