Witch on the Holy Night is a visual novel game developed by visual arts, a Japanese video game development company. It is also known as Mahoutsukai no Yoru in Japan. The game was released for the PC platform in 2012. It is an adult game that falls into the genres of romance and fantasy. The plot of Witch on the Holy Night revolves around a teenage girl named Aoko Aozaki. Aoko is a magician who is studying in a special magic school.
Aoko is a magician who is studying in a special magic school. She has a dream of becoming a powerful sorceress. One day, she encounters a mysterious man named Soujuurou Shizuki, who claims to be a servant of the True Ancestor, a powerful vampire.
Review of Mahoutsukai no Yoru
Battles are as also good as you'd expect from the funny mushroom man, which is to say very epic. I read some people complaining about how the puppet and Alice fight were too long, but I thought that both were very good.
Also, gotta say that art and sound are on point here. Hirokazu Koyama is prolly my favorite artist now, and I have basically stared at every major CG in the game for 15-30 min (yes I need help), and its effect is amplified by the almost cinematic movement of the sprites. Like I actually can't stop looking at his art and I literally bought the limited edition for the magician's tune art book to look at more of his art. Everything is just so SMOOTH! Though the line art for some of the side characters seem like the man just made some scribbles and called it a day. Also the music is a bop as well. I am a particular fan of five and finality, but there are many other great tracks as well. There are a few that evoke a sense of peacefulness and calmness that I have not felt elsewhere. It's like I can just sit back, listen to the tune, and simply space out. Its a pretty unique feeling, to say the least.
The world in which the characters inhabit seems extremely fleshed out as well. I'm waiting for the full translation of retsukihime to read it and I know that it is set in the same town which may explain everything being fleshed out so much, but even so, in the extra story which occurs a year after the main story, the hints to all of the events that happened in between the main story and it as well as Nasu saying that there was originally going to be three vns, it seems as if there several years of events for the characters that Nasu has planned out but just not written out and its driving me crazy! I need more Mahoyo!
Additionally, the magic system which the game sets up for all subsequent entries into the nasuverse really bears its head here. Though the system is explained in great depth in the game as well as how magic differs from regular magecraft, the true limitations of the seemingly endless ways magecraft could be utilized crumbled before me. Yes, I am fully aware that Aoko is a proto-Rin and the reason much of the magecraft was reused in fate was because Mahoyo was never supposed to be released in the first place, but the focus on Irish mythology along with a certain few preliminary spells really shows how rocky the supposed base of all magecraft is. In contrast to the extremely fleshed out lives of the characters, the magecraft system seems like it is confined to a certain few ideas, and that's it. It doesn't feel like it is until Fate comes along that the different ways that magecraft can be used is shown to its fullest potential. Also though Magecraft is supposed to only be confined to what is possible through nonmagical means, it does seem like this very fundamental rule that separates magecraft and magic is broken down. Not so much in Mahoyo, but in subsequent entries, as though magecraft is supposedly confined by the aforementioned rules, the existence of ether as a fundamental element in the world throws a giant wrench into everything as things like ether clumps which are most certainly not grounded in reality in nature can be used for a plethora of seemingly magical things such as creating homonculi and whatnot while Aoko can literally just fire out the magical stuff like a gun .
Yet even though I feel like the magic doesn't shine as much as the other parts of Mahoyo, the ideas that it brings to the table that are remixed into new things in other type moon works makes me very happy. Like the borderline obsessive amount of research into fairy tales and whatnot needed for Alice's powers bears its head again within the character of nursery rhyme from the extraverse, Kizuki's base concept being molded into Kuzuki from Fate, and so on and so forth. Its very enjoyable seeing so many connections you'd never expect being made between all of the different nasuverse works.
Also small gripe before the biggie but there are some places where there are typos which is kinda sad. Does seem quite odd when compared to how much polish is in the game as well as how advanced the english vocabulary is in this game, to the point that there were multiple points that I had to search up what certain words meant. The cockney rhymes by a certain extremely floofy bird was very appreciated.
Do note that the following is all me talking about a side story in Mahoyo and can basically be skipped if you just want to know my thoughts on the main story. It has been fairly marked away of spoilers, so you can read ahead if you want.
The world in which the characters inhabit seems extremely fleshed out as well. I'm waiting for the full translation of retsukihime to read it and I know that it is set in the same town which may explain everything being fleshed out so much, but even so, in the extra story which occurs a year after the main story, the hints to all of the events that happened in between the main story and it as well as Nasu saying that there was originally going to be three vns, it seems as if there several years of events for the characters that Nasu has planned out but just not written out and its driving me crazy! I need more Mahoyo!
As the story progresses, Aoko becomes involved in a series of events that test her magical abilities and challenge her beliefs. The game is set in the fictional city of Misaki Town, where magic and supernatural beings exist. The city is divided into two factions: the Association, a group of mages who protect the balance between human and magical worlds, and the Sea of Estrangement, an organization that seeks to disrupt this balance. The gameplay of Witch on the Holy Night combines elements of a visual novel and a role-playing game. Players take on the role of Aoko and make choices that influence the story's outcome. The game features multiple endings, allowing players to explore different paths and see different facets of the story. Witch on the Holy Night received positive reviews from critics for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and immersive atmosphere. The game also features beautiful artwork and a memorable soundtrack, which adds to its overall appeal. In conclusion, Witch on the Holy Night is a captivating visual novel game that combines romance and fantasy elements. With its intriguing storyline, well-designed characters, and immersive gameplay, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre..
Reviews for "Discovering the Hidden Easter Eggs in Witch on the Holy Night VNDB"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Witch on the Holy Night vndb." The plot seemed promising at first, but it quickly devolved into a confusing mess. The character development was lacking, and I didn't feel any connection to the main protagonist. The game also had some technical glitches and the artwork was subpar. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this visual novel to others.
2. Lisa - 1/5 - I found "Witch on the Holy Night vndb" to be extremely boring and unengaging. The story was slow-paced and lacked any real suspense or excitement. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to stay interested in the plot. The graphics were also outdated and unappealing. Overall, I regretted spending my time and money on this visual novel and would advise others to avoid it.
3. Mark - 2/5 - "Witch on the Holy Night vndb" had an interesting concept, but the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was off, and I found myself struggling to maintain my interest throughout the game. The dialogue was often cringe-worthy and the character interactions felt forced. Additionally, the game's art style didn't appeal to me, leaving me disappointed with the overall experience. I wouldn't recommend this visual novel to anyone looking for a captivating story.