Developed by Chucklefish in partnership with Robotality, Witchbrook places you in the shoes of a young apprentice freshly enrolled at Witchbrook College, a magical institution nestled in the coastal town of Mossport. Here, players attend classes, learn new spells and take an active part in local life. The detailed pixel-art universe is set in a tranquil, warm atmosphere, where days evolve with the seasons and calendar events.
The heart of the gameplay lies in the balance between magical studies, human relationships and odd jobs: you'll be helping the shopkeepers, collecting resources in the nearby forest or manning a stall at the weekly market. If you like games with a gentle progression, oriented towards routine and discovery, Witchbrook seems to follow this direction.
Life at Mossport isn't limited to school. The game features dynamic social relationships, with a dozen characters, each with their own pace of life, personality and history. You'll be able to forge bonds of friendship or more, depending on the choices you make and the situations you encounter. Interaction with the inhabitants seems to play a central role in your progress. In terms of immersion, Witchbrook also offers the possibility of customizing your avatar: clothes, hairstyles, accessories... but also the layout of your cottage, which you can decorate to your taste by choosing from a wide range of objects.
The game will also feature a cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to experience the adventure online. The community aspect is thus reinforced, with the possibility of exploring, taking part in events or gardening together, without imposing a competitive experience.
Scheduled for release on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Xbox, Witchbrook doesn't yet have a precise launch date, but is aiming for aWinter 2025 release. Its polished art direction and narrative approach rooted in magical everyday life position it as a promising title, which could find its place with gamers fond of quiet, immersive games.
If you like slow atmospheres, stories rooted in the everyday and worlds to be tamed over time, Witchbrook could be worth your attention. Stay tuned, then, to see how the game develops between now and its release.
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