Witchfire is still in early access, but is already impressive. The test reveals why this could become a shooter highlight.
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Update from September 23, 2024:We released the Early Access test of the first person shooter at the then Early Access test for the Steam release of Witchfire. We would like to know your opinion: Do you want to read an updated article with a new evaluation - or does that have no priority for you? Make with our survey with:
Original test of September 22, 2023:A little escape from Tarkow and Bloodborne, a little hunt: showdown, plus a decent pinch of doom and pinkiller.What comes out?.
At first glance, the game looks like an unusual mix of different genres and styles. At second glance, it is a successful mix of first-person shooters and Rogue lite that comes with a nice setting, great atmosphere and massive fights.It is only a problem.
Fits you if ...
- ... you like the gameplay of the new Doom games.
- ... you can do something with witches and dark fantasy.
- ... want your atmosphere and a challenge.
Doesn't fit you if ...
- ... you expect a completely finished game without bugs.
- ... you want an uncomplicated, accessible game.
- ... you can't do anything with rogue liter.
Witchfire was announced for the first time at the Game Awards 2017. After more than six years of development, the game of the Polish developer studio and publishers The Astronauts now appears exclusively in the Epic Games Store, at least in the early access (also on Steam since September 2024).
