Dark Witch 3DS is an action platformer game developed by Circle Entertainment. The game revolves around a character named Zizou, who is a witch. In the game, players are tasked with helping Zizou on her journey to defeat evil monsters and save the world. The gameplay features a mix of action and platforming elements, with Zizou using her magical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Zizou can also collect power-ups and upgrade her abilities, making her more powerful as the game progresses. The game is set in a vibrant and colorful world, with various levels and bosses to overcome.
Women as witches: past, present and future
The game is set in a vibrant and colorful world, with various levels and bosses to overcome. Each level provides a unique challenge and requires the player to master Zizou's abilities to progress. In Dark Witch 3DS, the main objective is to defeat the four bosses who are causing chaos in the world.
If you ask someone what they think of when they hear the word ‘witch’ most people will come up with a similar image: old, haggard, ugly, bent-nosed, broomstick-laden and, above all, female.
But how accurate is this stereotype?
Witchcraft was a crime in Europe during what is generally referred to as the early modern period: that is, the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Different countries enacted different laws to deal with witches but, for the most part, by the mid-16th century witchcraft was a secular crime, one that could be punished by imprisonment, pillory or execution. During this period, approximately 90,000 people were formally accused of witchcraft and about half of this number were executed. That’s 45,000 deaths.
A pillory – a wooden device that trapped the victim by the head and hands so they could be subjected to public abuse. Picture: An 18th century illustration via Wikipedia.
A pillory – a wooden device that trapped the victim by the head and hands so they could be subjected to public abuse. Picture: An 18th century illustration via Wikipedia.
So where do women come in? Well, it depends on what country you were in but, on the whole, women made up the vast majority of those accused and executed. In England, we estimate that women made up approximately 90 per cent of the accused; in the largely German-speaking Holy Roman Empire, this number was 76 per cent; in Hungary, 90 per cent; in Switzerland, over 95 per cent; and in parts of France, 76 per cent. There are exceptions to this trend. In Iceland, women made up only eight per cent of the accused and low figures can also be seen in Russia (32 per cent) and Estonia (40 per cent). But, for the most part, and especially in Western Europe, women were far more likely to be accused of witchcraft than men.
Witches were generally defined as people who made a pact with the Devil in exchange for magical power to commit evil acts.
They were believed to join with the Devil, meet with him at night-time sabbaths, pledge homage, engage in lurid sex, kill children and maim pregnant women. They were also believed to make men impotent – in some cases by actually stealing their genitals.
A manuscript image of nuns hoarding penises - some medieval authors claimed that witches stole penises.
A manuscript image of nuns hoarding penises - some medieval authors claimed that witches stole penises.
So why were women so much more likely to be accused? This is a huge question, far too large to answer in a short blog post, but much of it had to do with ideas about women’s temperaments. One of the most vitriolic texts, Heinrich Kramer’s 1487 Malleus Maleficarum described how women were ‘chiefly addicted to Evil Superstitions’ and went on to blame her greed, her credulous nature, her feeble mind and body, her slippery tongue, her jealous nature and her inherently evil disposition for her tendency to give in to the Devil’s influence. Other texts described women’s credibility in the face of the Devil’s tricks or their innately malicious natures.
Each boss has their own unique set of abilities and attacks, requiring the player to strategize and adapt their playstyle accordingly. The game also features a variety of unlockable content, such as new characters and additional levels, providing players with incentive to replay the game and discover new secrets. Overall, Dark Witch 3DS offers a fun and engaging platforming experience with a unique twist of using a witch as the protagonist. The game's colorful visuals, challenging levels, and exciting boss battles make it a must-play for fans of the genre. So embark on this magical adventure and help Zizou save the world from the evil monsters!.
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1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with Dark Witch 3DS. The graphics were subpar and the gameplay felt unoriginal and repetitive. The story was lackluster and left me feeling uninvested in the characters. Overall, it just didn't live up to my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Sarah - 2/5 - Dark Witch 3DS was a letdown for me. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play. The levels felt dull and uninspired, and the difficulty spiked inconsistently, making it more frustrating than challenging. The game overall lacked depth and didn't hold my interest for long. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a satisfying gaming experience.
3. Michael - 1/5 - Dark Witch 3DS was a complete waste of my time and money. The graphics were outdated and the music was repetitive and annoying. The gameplay mechanics were confusing and poorly explained, making it difficult to progress in the game. The lack of any meaningful story or character development made it hard to stay engaged. I highly discourage anyone from purchasing this game.