Miniature Witch Nobeta is an action-packed game that is available for the PS4 console. The game revolves around the adventures of Nobeta, a tiny witch with extraordinary powers. Players are able to control Nobeta as she navigates through different levels, battling enemies and solving puzzles. The game offers a unique blend of action and strategy, with players having to utilize Nobeta's abilities and skills to progress through the game. The graphics and visuals of the game are stunning, creating an immersive and captivating gaming experience. As players progress through the game, they will unlock new abilities and upgrades for Nobeta, further enhancing her powers.
After losing a televised competition to the largely more successful idol group Pure (played by actual K-pop group After School), the members of Pink Dolls move into a new studio to create their next hit, which will hopefully sky-rocket them to the top. Eldest member Eun-ju discovers a tape in the studio entitled "White", which turns out to be an old unreleased music video that her manager thinks might have the right moves and addictive tune to pave the way for the group's success. Since the rights to the song are unknown, the copyright issues are sidelined and their manager gives the okay for them to begin deconstructing the video for their next performance. They perform "White" on stage, becoming an overnight sensation and with the rise in popularity.
A-rang addicted to plastic surgery is first attacked backstage, where she hallucinates the cosmetics she s applying to her face are actually made of human blood. There are only two kinds of people who go to sponsors, desperate trainees who want to be famous and washed up old has-beens who are past their expiration date like you.
As players progress through the game, they will unlock new abilities and upgrades for Nobeta, further enhancing her powers. Miniature Witch Nobeta offers hours of gameplay and is a must-play for fans of action-adventure games. So grab your PS4 controller and join Nobeta on her magical journey.
I rewatched White: Melody of Death
I first watched this film a couple years ago. Back then I lived with my family and had my own room, and after watching White, I couldn't sleep with my desk lamp off for about a month. The jumpscares terrified the freaking hell out of me.
Bored with my day job one morning, I decided to rewatch it after Smile (2022) somewhat hung up while I was watching it. I ended up watching White for the second time instead. And I was happy that I was able to look the villain in the eye this time around. If this means my skin has grown a little thicker, I'm glad.
I still wonder why this isn't that popular a film, seeing that it's about the dark side of being a K-pop artist or attempting to fulfill your dreams of becoming one. Is it because of the usual bias towards K-drama or -romance? (Which is common in any language/culture anyway.)
Maybe part of it not being so popular is the ghost looking so much like Ring's Sadako and Ju-On/The Grudge's Kayako? I hear it from other people reviewing the film, and I must admit that apart from her white wig and horrible burns, she does look like Kayako with Sadako's long hair and body contortions.
Nevertheless, I loved it even watching it for the second time. The film is a satire of the K-pop industry: the boy and girl groups on stage perform as if they're caricatures of the real ones: I don't know if I'm the only one who's noticed it but apart from when the main characters that make up the Pink Dolls when they debut their hit single "White", there's this sort of hesitation, if not nervousness, in the performances of all the other groups and pre-"White" fame Pink Dolls. Maybe it was intentional, but nevertheless, it's effectively shown audiences that when you take out all the glitz and glamour, all these 'idols' we're worshipping are humans just like us, and just as weak sometimes.
The highlight of the film, though, would be the relentless, reckless competition for fame, fortune, and power as well as internalized misogyny, both of which aren't confined in Korean pop culture alone. We've seen music groups and bands break up in various ways, and of course the spiteful dissolution of the Pink Dolls in this film is exaggerated for effect, but it's the perfect tableau of our human but also sometimes pretty much useless fight to the death to get the self-affirmation, love, adoration, or whatever you call it we so crave deep inside. As for the internalized misogyny part, the film also shows us how women also bring down their fellow women amid their - our - struggle for equality with men, from the Pink Dolls' stone-cold manager to the members of the girl group getting into catfights to the heartbreaking suicide and heartless revenge of a former "trainee" whose face, name, and story were taken from her by her fellow female artist just because she (trainee) did what she dreamed of doing and did it well.
The film appeals to me as I'm someone who's always fascinated with (though at certain times not condoning of) the dark side of anyone and anything, not to mention heavy, dark music (although I listen to a lot of progressive house lately and very few K-pop songs and don't follow a specific Korean artist group). But if you're a huge fan of the K-pop culture and haven't seen this yet, I can tell you this is worth watching. And I also hope the film gains more recognition - it's hard to find a DVD of it (let me know if you know where I could get one).
I first watched this film a couple years ago. Back then I lived with my family and had my own room, and after watching White, I couldn't sleep with my desk lamp off for about a month. The jumpscares terrified the freaking hell out of me.
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Reviews for "Embark on a Quest for Power and Glory in Miniature Witch Nobeta on PS4"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with Miniature Witch Nobeta on the PS4. The game had so much potential but ended up feeling lackluster and repetitive. The gameplay mechanics were clunky and the controls felt unresponsive. Additionally, the graphics were subpar and did not do justice to the concept art and promotional images. I was hoping for a fun and captivating experience, but instead, I found myself getting frustrated and bored after just a few hours of play. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this game to others who are looking for a polished and engaging gaming experience.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I really regret purchasing Miniature Witch Nobeta for my PS4. The game felt incredibly unpolished and unfinished. The levels were poorly designed, often leading to frustrating dead ends or confusing paths. The dialogue and story were also dull and uninteresting, failing to engage me in any meaningful way. Furthermore, the combat mechanics were clunky and unreliable, making it difficult to effectively defeat enemies. Overall, I found the game to be a huge letdown and a waste of my time and money.
3. Mark - 2/5 - The concept of Miniature Witch Nobeta seemed intriguing, but the execution fell flat for me on the PS4. The game suffered from frequent bugs and glitches that disrupted the gameplay experience. The lack of optimization was a major issue, causing frame rate drops and freezing at crucial moments. Additionally, the camera angles were poorly implemented, often obstructing the player's view and making it difficult to navigate through the levels. While the game had potential, the technical issues and frustrating gameplay mechanics made it a disappointing experience overall.