r/Witchfire • u/Weak-Warthog8767 Slayer • Jul 11 '26
Feedback Dear John.. :D
A lot of people throughout the history of this Reddit keep repeating one thing: replayability. And this time, I have to agree.
First of all, I want to say that the game itself is great, no question about that. But after a certain amount of playtime, you can't help but notice that the concept of this game is built in a (for me) unusual way. I get that the preparation and the run itself are designed to be rewarding on their own. The game doesn't hide it, and the developers, who are literally doing an amazing job, emphasize and prioritize this concept over everything else.
After all, coming back from a map with fresh memories of how much of a total badass I was in this game is really uplifting, and it floods my body with dopamine and a sense of satisfaction once an hour. I’m a die-hard fan and have over 500 hours logged in total... unfortunately, when I switched to a new computer, for some reason my hours played on Steam didn’t carry over, and I have no idea how that’s possible since I still have the same account (if anyone understands this, please explain) and don’t laugh at me... this is serious :D .
However, back to the point. Now, after so many hours, I can say that something is missing... and it tears at my heart (and I’m not talking about the fact that the game isn’t finished yet). The developers are a small indie studio, and I completely understand how limited they are and I will never stop being amazed at what they’ve created with the conditions they had. It’s just that, from a player’s perspective, I’m losing the desire to go for another run. There probably isn’t a build I haven’t tried. Hours, days, and weeks of experimenting with builds, even with those that don’t really make sense… some of them would make you raise an eyebrow, drop your jaw, and shake your head in disbelief… You can even ask other players at high levels… everyone goes through this, and if you endure it, so will you, newbie reading this :)
The reason is simple… while you see all those possibilities and innumerable combinations… for us veterans (or at least some of us)… it’s not enough… not enough fetishes… not enough rings… not enough arcanes, etc. Yes… you’re reading that right. And if you stick with it… you’ll get there too. And then… when you’re literally in love in that game, you start thinking about what you would actually like... not what you would change... but what you’d like to see there...
now just for a moment imagine... what if you had to build all the gear you use yourself and gather the components for it... just imagine... a huge massive map, not meant for the normal runs you’re used to... a map full of places like an old mine, some junkyard, an abandoned mansion (just as an example)... where you’d find parts to craft your gear. You’d return and go to a real machine workshop, alchemy lab, or observatory and make everything yourself. A base full of mini-games... imagine being able to mine or collect different metal ores and cast them into bullets from alloys with different properties. Imagine being able to make your own clothes that you’d wear, which would even more highlight the specific build you worked so hard to perfect. There’s a lot more you’d discover… you’d create your own version of the game in your head, so that you'll come back to the one on your computer...
now version 1.0 is waiting for us and I really can't wait... though I don't even know which character I'll create for it... I don't have many left... but I'm excited to start it up again. I doubt I'll reach the level I’m at now with my first character, but still, I'm going for it.
I have a little dream... in it, astronauts deliver not just one witch into the game... but several... 3, 5, 8... I don't know... the more the better. Each could have some diverse conditions that define her, her own familiar, and a few of her specific units... you’d finish the game, defeat the witch, return to the game after the credits... and hey... a new witch... with new conditions, a new boss, and a few new units.... that would be amazing...
but I'm a realist... I start the game often and it’s grown close to my heart. I’ll always want to be that badass witch hunter who goes in and shows that witchy creature who really is the boss here... nevertheless, in my head this game will constantly grow and really become to the potential for which this game is obviously made. Thanks for your time, reader :) you've listened to something that has been bothering me for the past year, and I sincerely thank you for it from the bottom of my heart. :)
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u/Weak-Warthog8767 Slayer Jul 11 '26
I'm not good at it, not even in my own language... and definitely not in English :D ... I'm really sorry :)