I bought this game a year ago. Bummed out I couldn't get working on the snes the first time. But today I booted it up and it worked perfectly (I don't have a nes) the puzzles were great and sucked my wife into playing it with me which was my favourite part. We played it for two hours straight and loved it. The game is simple, puzzles are not. Thank you so much!
I've just played this all the way through and I had an amazing time. I found this completely out of the blue and had no idea people were still developing and publishing NES games. I have to say this is the most polished, high quality games for the platform even including the classics everyone knows.
Outstanding work on the puzzles, art, and music. The game is rock solid and I didn't experience a single issue. I'm amazed. Everything is so crisp and clear and fun. The challenge was higher than I expected. Some levels really had me stumped! Very creative in its simplicity. What a satisfying victory. The team did an awesome job all around. Please give my compliments to the chefs!
This is awesome. Thank you so much! I want to keep gushing about Witch n' Wiz for a moment tho.
I love how there was no dialogue or written tutorial. Simple levels where you are free to figure out the mechanics felt so good. The structured 10-stages per chapter set up kept things moving along at a great pace especially with all the new mechanics introduced in each chapter. Loved it!
And I really appreciate the settings menu! Ability to turn off timed trials is awesome accessibility-wise. And finally, using some screens as narrative with simple animations (Cutscenes that you can walk through) is just so smart.
Playing through this game was a lovely way to celebrate the recent spooky season. The puzzles were top-notch, with some real head scratchers! The sprite work is both beautiful and utterly adorable. The music both adds to the immediate ambience and keeps you humming after your play sessions.
Thank you for making this wonderful game, Matt! Can't recommend it enough.
Yes! I can start selling them again in November 2023. I'm not sure I will right away, but that would be the absolute soonest. I will eventually though. I just have some other Witch n Wiz stuff in the works that I want to do at the same time.
Very nice game. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 02:17:44. Subscription to our YouTube or Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Hey, quick question about playing this game on real hardware: Does it run at the correct speed on both NTSC and PAL consoles? Or is it only made for one of the two regions, and if so which one?
Hello, Matt! I just discovered this game today and it was an instant buy. I'm currently playing it on my Analogue Pocket. Thanks for making this great game! I had no idea people were still making games for the NES/SNES still. That's so cool! The OST Is superb as well! I will definitely be following you to see what future products you make! Thanks again for making this awesome game!
What Nintendo games lack is satisfying movement. Well, Nintendo has UPIXO In Action: Mission in Snowdriftland, but they didn't make it, but this game has such smooth movement.
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Hi! We played your game on stream and really enjoyed it!
Thank you!
I bought this game a year ago. Bummed out I couldn't get working on the snes the first time. But today I booted it up and it worked perfectly (I don't have a nes) the puzzles were great and sucked my wife into playing it with me which was my favourite part. We played it for two hours straight and loved it. The game is simple, puzzles are not. Thank you so much!
Awesome, thanks1
well done game! So many level variations and puzzles to solve, it was a blast to see this much of content
Thanks for playing!
I've just played this all the way through and I had an amazing time. I found this completely out of the blue and had no idea people were still developing and publishing NES games. I have to say this is the most polished, high quality games for the platform even including the classics everyone knows.
Outstanding work on the puzzles, art, and music. The game is rock solid and I didn't experience a single issue. I'm amazed. Everything is so crisp and clear and fun. The challenge was higher than I expected. Some levels really had me stumped! Very creative in its simplicity. What a satisfying victory. The team did an awesome job all around. Please give my compliments to the chefs!
Wow thats so kind of you to say! Thank you so much, and welcome tl the world of NES homebrew!
If you're interested, I've listed some of my favorites here:
https://www.matthughson.com/2022/01/06/nes-homebrew-seal-of-quality/
This is awesome. Thank you so much! I want to keep gushing about Witch n' Wiz for a moment tho.
I love how there was no dialogue or written tutorial. Simple levels where you are free to figure out the mechanics felt so good. The structured 10-stages per chapter set up kept things moving along at a great pace especially with all the new mechanics introduced in each chapter. Loved it!
And I really appreciate the settings menu! Ability to turn off timed trials is awesome accessibility-wise. And finally, using some screens as narrative with simple animations (Cutscenes that you can walk through) is just so smart.
Okay I'm done. 10/10 please keep it up!
Awesome, thank you for noticing. All of that was very intentional!
Playing through this game was a lovely way to celebrate the recent spooky season. The puzzles were top-notch, with some real head scratchers! The sprite work is both beautiful and utterly adorable. The music both adds to the immediate ambience and keeps you humming after your play sessions.
Thank you for making this wonderful game, Matt! Can't recommend it enough.
Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Any chance that you’ll make more physical carts? I’d love to buy one.
Yes! I can start selling them again in November 2023. I'm not sure I will right away, but that would be the absolute soonest. I will eventually though. I just have some other Witch n Wiz stuff in the works that I want to do at the same time.
Very nice game. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 02:17:44. Subscription to our YouTube or Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Hey, quick question about playing this game on real hardware: Does it run at the correct speed on both NTSC and PAL consoles? Or is it only made for one of the two regions, and if so which one?
NTSC is the best experience.
The game will detect PAL region and adjust the music and sound effects to sound correct, but the gameplay will run slightly slower.
Perfect, I'll give it a try on my PAL console and if that doesn't feel right I'll pop it into an emulator.
Thank you for the reply!
No problem!
Hello, Matt! I just discovered this game today and it was an instant buy. I'm currently playing it on my Analogue Pocket. Thanks for making this great game! I had no idea people were still making games for the NES/SNES still. That's so cool! The OST Is superb as well! I will definitely be following you to see what future products you make! Thanks again for making this awesome game!
Awesome, thanks!
Hi Matt! Just wanted to share my video about your game with the folks on this page. Here is a link to it; this game rocks.
Thanks so much for covering the game, and for the kind words!
https://indieoyun.org/witch-n-wiz/
I loved your game. Me again.
Awesome, thanks again! FYI the game came out in 2021, not 2017.
You’re Welcome!
Got it, fixed the error.
I have not bought it yet, but it looks rly fun!
No time like the present! :)
Brilliant! ❤️
Thanks!
You're welcome! ❤️
What Nintendo games lack is satisfying movement. Well, Nintendo has UPIXO In Action: Mission in Snowdriftland, but they didn't make it, but this game has such smooth movement.
Thanks for saying so. It was a challenge given the grid based movement.
Make free because I dont have money 0$
Then I won't have money. 😉