Beauty confiscated by witch hunters Throughout history, beauty has been an enigmatic and coveted quality. From ancient myths to modern advertising, the concept of beauty has held immense power. However, in certain dark periods, this very power led to the confiscation and persecution of individuals who possessed a unique or extraordinary level of beauty. In the Middle Ages, witch hunters roamed the lands in the name of eradicating evil and maleficent influences. Unfortunately, their definition of evil often included those who were physically attractive or possessed an aura of beauty. These unfortunate victims were accused of witchcraft or sorcery simply for being beautiful.
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She just admits that she was frightened of the old headmistress who she was convinced was a witch, when that woman makes an appearance right there in the sitting room. You try to stop her from attacking your poor old grandmother, when the witch turns her fury on you and steals away your youth and beauty, leaving you looking like an old woman.
These unfortunate victims were accused of witchcraft or sorcery simply for being beautiful. The confiscation of beauty served two purposes for the witch hunters. Firstly, it allowed them to assert control and dominance over individuals who posed a perceived threat to societal norms.
Beauty confiscated by witch hunters
Angelica comes to the private girls school to return her stolen youth, and finds that the school is full of. grandmothers. Seems that she is not the only girl whose youth was stolen by the witch.
InfoSuper-realistic locations
The projects of this brand are famous for their super-realistic locations with magnificent textures, perfect lighting and amazing colors. Even now, after 10 years, they still look like a masterpiece.
InfoSpectacular indoors
Our artists spent a lot of time to make all the textures perfectly detailed for the best immersion.
InfoAll hidden object scenes in the game are extremely detailed.
All hidden object scenes in the game are extremely detailed.
InfoCharming outdoors
Every location of this game not only has unique themed gameplay with challenging puzzles, but also deserves to be placed on your desktop as a wallpaper.
InfoSpecial powers
Core gameplay element is special magical powers (see the invisible, freeze, charm animals etc) which player gets from the girls when unseals them one by one. Special powers appear as the buttons in special UI panel and are widely used in further gameplay.
Info5 victims = 5 abilities
When player saves all 5 girls and gets their abilities, he is ready to challenge evil witch to restore his own youth.
InfoMemorable characters
Angelica (main protagonist), her granny, evil witch who restores her own youth and beauty by stealing these from others. All characters in the game are unique and cool!
InfoBeautiful puzzles
I designed puzzles for this game not only for these who loves logical challenges, but for anyone who is fond of riddles.
InfoGame in the game
Each puzzle tells its own tiny story inside of the general game plot.
InfoClassic puzzles
Game also has some classic styled puzzles for these who loves to break their brain.
InfoThe Witch
Madame Flemet will appear in different ages and states, be aware!
// Witch Hunters: Stolen BeautyProject Description
Help Angelica get her witch-stolen beauty back in Witch Hunters: Stolen Beauty! One evening, Angelica’s grandma started talking of her old days at school. Grandma said that she had run away from the finishing school she attended because the director of the school, Madame Flemet was a witch! As soon as she uttered Madame Flemet's name, the woman herself appeared in the room, attacking grandmother and stealing Angelica's youth! The only way for Angelica to get her beauty back is to go for a witch hunt. Go for a witch hunt indeed, in this ensorcelling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Witch Hunters: Stolen Beauty
Category : Point-and-click Writing Genre Hidden object point-and-click adventure game Roles:
Responsibilities:
General Game Design Narrative Design♦ Joined the project in the middle of development, refined existing GDD and created supporting documents, as the project didn’t have many of them from the beginning.
♦ Designed final chapter of the Main Game (1.5 hours of gameplay, last 7 locations with all content).
♦ Designed Bonus Chapter (kind of DLC) gameplay from scratch (around 2 hours of gameplay, 9 locations with all content)
♦ Designed and wrote down all quest chains, objects, puzzles, mini-games, locations descriptions, dialogues, narrative information, sound specifics, game atmosphere in the game Chapters listed above
♦ Designed 16 fullscreen locations with 4-5 interactive zoom-zones in each, created basic schematic wireframes for them.
♦ Designed mechanics for 5 puzzle mini-games, created schemes for artists and flowcharts for developers
♦ Designed 4 hidden object fullscreen scenes with lists of interactions and items to be found
♦ Provided location maps with all possible player interactions and sequences for developers and testers for the Bonus Chapter
♦ Made periodical gameplay test sessions
♦ Processed publisher’s feedbacks and also players’ surveys to improve the game on all stages of development
♦ Created tasks for artists, animators, programmers, composers, QA team, controlled all the production cycle, made play test of the game during all the development stages.
Text and narrative elements
♦ Wrote the whole Bonus Chapter scenario, including the main plot, global objectives, side quests, characters, their nature, motivations and relation to the PC, dramatic moments and cinematic descriptions.
♦ Wrote all in-game texts for Bonus Chapter including player character’s sentences (in response to any interaction), dialogues, item descriptions, puzzle games instructions, songs, player character’s notebook, quests, tasks and objectives.
Characters
♦ Created the narrative concept for 2 NPCs with their background, behavior patterns, motivation and visual references.
♦ Created tasks for concept artists, character artists and animators to bring the characters to life.
♦ Created tasks for voice overs for outsource company, had chosen voice actors from provided candidates, made feedbacks on results.
Work examples
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General Tips for Playing Witch Hunters Stolen Beauty
By branding them as witches or sorcerers, the beauty of these individuals became tainted and deemed wicked. Secondly, the confiscated beauty was often used for the benefit of the witch hunters themselves. They believed that by acquiring or harnessing the beauty of others, they would gain powers or protection against dark forces. The process of confiscating beauty was both psychological and physical. Accused individuals often faced unspeakable horrors, including torture and public humiliation. Their appearances were distorted through various means, such as disfigurement or smearing of unsightly substances. The purpose of these acts was to strip away the beauty that once defined them, reducing them to a state of vulnerability and subjugation. The impact of the witch hunters' actions had long-lasting consequences. The confiscation of beauty perpetuated a cycle of fear and insecurity, as individuals learned to hide or suppress their natural beauty in order to avoid persecution. This repression not only affected the accused, but also the wider society, as creative expression and individuality were stifled. In conclusion, the confiscation of beauty by witch hunters represents a dark chapter in history where power was abused and beauty was weaponized. This oppressive act served as a means for control and dominance, as well as the acquisition of perceived supernatural powers. The lingering effects are a testament to the profound impact beauty has on society and how it can be both coveted and feared. Ultimately, the tragedy lies in the loss of individuality and freedom, as the uniqueness and beauty of individuals were confiscated and condemned by those who sought to exert control..
Reviews for "The Witch Hunter's Quest: Stealing Beauty"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Beauty confiscated by witch hunters". The story seemed promising, but it ended up being predictable and lacking depth. The characters were one-dimensional and I couldn't connect with any of them. The plot felt like it was going in circles and I found myself losing interest pretty quickly. Overall, it just didn't live up to my expectations.
2. John - 1/5 stars - I found "Beauty confiscated by witch hunters" to be incredibly poorly written. The grammar and spelling mistakes were abundant, and it was distracting throughout. The dialogue was unnatural and forced, and the descriptions were lacking detail. The story itself was confusing and it felt like the author was trying to cram too many ideas into one book. I couldn't finish it and wouldn't recommend it to others.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - While the concept of "Beauty confiscated by witch hunters" was intriguing, the execution fell short for me. The pacing was uneven, with some parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. The world-building was lacking, and I had a hard time envisioning the setting and understanding the rules of the magical system. The characters also lacked development and I couldn't fully invest in their journeys. Overall, it had potential but didn't deliver for me.