Analysis of Mika and the Witch's Mountain

When we talk about Studio Chibigtwo things probably come to mind. On the one hand, we are dealing with a Spanish studio (Valencian, to be precise), and on the other hand, all their games are a comforting space in which to get lost. As soon as you follow his career, you will see, in works like Summer in Marait touches “comfortable» with an artistic section that makes you fall in love at first sight. Well if you join me in this analysisYou'll see what I was thinking Mika and the Witches' Mountain and whether it's worth it or not.

History

As always, the first thing is to talk about the plot or the narrative component that we will witness. As can be deduced from the title, in the game We will be Mika, an apprentice witch who goes to the top of a mountain to be part of the guild.. But as often happens, something goes wrong at the beginning and we must, little by little, try to climb back to the top of the mountain to overcome the ordeal to which we have been subjected.

In reality, what we will need is a broom capable of making such a climb. But to do this, ultimately, we will be forced to “work” as a messenger in the town surrounding said mountain.

Even though the story is quite simple and boils down to that, what is rich is the way it develops and all the characters we interact with.. In addition to having references to his previous works, what will be nice in terms of the plot is to put himself in the place of the concerns and needs of all the inhabitants of the island. And believe me, you will end up sympathizing with Mika and the experiences he goes through.

Gameplay of Mika and the Witch's Mountain

In terms of gameplay, as a good budding witch we will have a broom with which we can fly around the stage. But of course, after being thrown at the bottom of the mountain, we will have the most basic broom possible. As we progress through races and deliveries, we will gain access to more complete and competent brooms (a total of 3).

The main mechanic will be to collect a package from one character and deliver it to another at another point on the map.. There is no more science, but the pleasure comes from a very good feeling of “crossing” or scroll the map. Although with the first broom we will be more limited, we will later be able to take advantage of the air currents to make this movement more pleasant and complete (access to previously “blocked” areas). In the final part of the game we will also have to collect orbs to be able to activate these air currents, necessary, as I said, to progress in the story and complete our deliveries.

And as in any game of this caliber, there will be no shortage of collectibleswhich can be exchanged for appearances, etc. We can also decorate our witch with different uniforms, accessories, etc. We can even personalize the trail our broom leaves in the air if we find the right monument.

Traveling with a broom has never been so fun

But like I mentioned, what we'll be doing in 90% of the core gameplay is this delivery girl task. And this is something with which I must say that I did not feel tired. Instead of being fed up with so much “paquí palla,” I found the movement very comforting.. Above all, what helps a lot is the fact that the packages can suffer shocks, get wet, etc. and this will add a bit of “tension”. In some shipments we will also have a counter that will test us by having to deliver the goods on time. At the end, we will receive an evaluation of each delivery with his smiling corresponding in green, yellow or red.

However, another aspect that helps, and not bad, is to achieve empathize with city dwellers, their needs and concerns. All NPCs are very friendly and encompass all personality types. Moreover, Mika shines with her own light and her innocence and sympathy overflows with joy on all four sides. To all this, if we add some very well researched and localized texts (as it could not be otherwise), we have a cocktail that will make you fall in love at first glance.

There is more content and improvements to come

In the least positive partI must say it is sunk missing mini-mapsince, in the analyzed version of the game, it was not yet implemented. Indeed, the game has been in early access on PC for several months. If we go to your house Steam page we see how Content will arrive later in the form of new Zelda-like dungeons and other improvements and added mini-games..

In this version, all this content was not present and therefore the duration seems a little short. Although you can complete the game in just a few 3 hoursThis duration is extended a bit if you want to collect all the collectibles and get all the outfits, etc. Additionally, upcoming content could increase the length of the title to more than 6 hours If you are a finalist.

Where Chibig's games always shine is in their audiovisual section. As soon as you see the images that accompany this analysis, you will see the characteristic lines of the Valencian studio and, although it follows a line very similar to its previous proposals, it manages to have its own personality thanks to the richness of its secondary elements . characters.

Conclusions from Mika and the Witch's Mountain

In short, Mika and the Witches' Mountain It's worth playing as long as you follow the work of Chibig Studio. If this is the first time you approach their proposals, this could be the ideal gateway to what one of the fittest Spanish studios on the independent scene is doing. Maybe being something short and simple works against it, but if you let yourself go like Mika on her broom, you'll discover a cast of characters and a city you'd stay in, even if it constantly delivers package..

Mika and the Witches' Mountain is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Remember that at Area Xbox we work daily so that you can access all the latest video game news on your favorite platform in the easiest way.