It's The End Of A "Legacy" For Me! Another Glitchy Witchy One! – Witches' Legacy: The Dark Throne HD (Full) Review

If anyone is having trouble with the mask-painting puzzle or any other area, here is a helpful tip: 1. Drag the item until you see the tiny icons near your finger that appear as gears. This applies mainly to puzzles and HOS. 2. When you see the gears, immediately let go even if it is a good distance away from the receiving area. The item should be properly placed. 3. With regards to the mask-painting puzzle, place the brush RIGHT BEFORE each designated jar of paint to apply that color. Your brush might overlap the jar before that one. I also found that if I held the brush directly above each layer on the mask, the paint would apply. Hope this helps. Its becoming very evident that BF has been releasing multiple games in the same series, which are spread apart from each other only over a week or so. I do not comprehend their rationale; but I feel like this approach is an unfortunate shortfall, which shows indifference to our faithfulness. Surely, they cannot be destitute of available games since the abundance of releases for PC/Mac is copious; and many eventually port over to iPad. This pattern was first noticed with "Mystery Case Files"; then "Off The Record"; now "Witch's Legacy." I feel like I am playing the same game twice since they are sparsely distanced. Let's spice things up a bit and put out variegated games from diverse genres. Thank you! This story implements a predictable premise that lacks an enthusiastic reaction as it is exclusive of any new ideas. Like its predecessor, the setting depicts a dismal, ill-boding, and premonitory semblance, which is detailed through the use of supernatural artifacts and symbolism, such as ancient books of witchcraft; the skulls and skeletons of agonizing souls; and the threatening, growling tree monsters blocking your way. I laud the change in perspective to a male protagonist. The graphics do not generate an attention-grabbing reaction; they appear faded, blotchy, and unpolished. The color scheme is stricken by a consistent shade of purplish-blue, which has become a monotonous trait in almost every horror-themed game. You can customize your settings; options permit one to eliminate those pesky sparkles and search penalties. Inventory is labeled and interactive; items require assembly. The teleport map labels the locations and indicates available actions; it also informs you of the locations in which you have a collectible. The HOS mostly mirror each other; apart from the "upside-down" scene, there are no captivating elements to set them apart from more trend-setting types that we have become drawn to. The puzzles are varied but unoriginal; you do have a storybook form, which reveals parts of the backstory. You collect the same items as the last one; they can be well-camouflaged. In furtherance of the above, there are numerous setbacks, which negatively impact player satisfaction: 1. In some of the puzzle-like backstories, the visual text does not match the spoken words. 2. Gameplay is mechanically flawed in multiple facets. Overall transition is lethargic with a frustrating delay of up to six seconds that hinders fluid continuum. Touch sensitivity is awry; acquiring objects is tedious. 3. The mask-painting puzzle was painstakingly laborious as it took me 10 minutes to complete due to faulty programming; proper response to my input was repeatedly rejected. Through perseverance, I finally prevailed. I will not purchase another game in this series unless all of the aforementioned issues are rectified. Until then, I would not suggest playing this one unless you have no other to occupy yourself with.
Review by KimTwilight69 on Witches' Legacy: The Dark Throne HD (Full).