The Witch: First Halloween

Editorial Has potential

The Witch: First Halloween is a remake of the original game in a beloved horror-themed adult adventure series. Veterans praise the visual overhaul, expanded quests (particularly the TV girl storyline), and faithful continuation of the Agnete mansion's gothic atmosphere; the black-and-white world especially draws interest. However, opinion splits sharply on execution: some players feel the art direction—particularly AI-generated cutscenes—dilutes the original's charm, and several report that the puzzle design and pacing haven't evolved meaningfully from the 1998 original. The game harbors multiple confirmed bugs (menu-triggered softlocks during hiding phases, spirit-spawn failures when sprinting, progression blockers with the TV girl) and performance issues that patches have partially addressed. For series fans willing to overlook rough edges and derivative design, it delivers; newcomers should expect a walking-exploration puzzle-adventure, not action or traditional combat.