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Totemic moondrop wytchwood5/25/2023 “Alientrap wants Wytchwood to have a ‘chill’ vibe to it.”Īccording to McGibney, part of the goal in focusing on the old hag was to “go against the norm” of not only the sorts of protagonists we often see, but of traditionally “cute and sweet” depictions of “‘witchy’ characters” as well. “But it’s mostly because we think the old-fashioned witch is such an interesting archetype,” he admits. She’s seen it all, is wiser and more experienced than most everyone else she meets and doesn’t hesitate to put them in their place, even if she’s got a few cobwebs in the attic.” “We wanted to capture the wit and sass that a character like that has. The protagonist being up there in years also lent itself naturally to the type of adventure-focused gameplay that Wytchwood would ultimately offer. After all, big action-packed spellcasting battles aren’t exactly something you’d expect to see such an aged character taking part in. “The witches that appear in these stories are never about using brute strength or fast action, they’re about sharp tongues and tricking people who (sometimes) have it coming!” “She’s not a wizard throwing fireballs at orcs, she’s a grumpy little hermit who picks poisonous mushrooms to brew magical elixirs,” he says. To that point, Alientrap wants Wytchwood to have a “chill” vibe to it, per the original PlayStation Blog post. This meant emphasizing “exploration and easy-paced adventure,” says McGibney. “There are enemies in the game, but you’re not asked to dodge bullets or perform intense action combos.” Instead, the challenge comes from gathering the necessary ingredients to create your potions and spells and successfully applying them to overcome obstacles.
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