Bullet Witch

"Welcome Bullet witch, we've been waiting."

Finally Bullet Witch is out, but was it worth it? I say yes and in my review you will find out why.

Story

At the opening of the game you will watch a movie setting the back drop for all mankind and what has befallen them. In 2007 and on mass wars, viruses, and undead wreck havoc on man kind and millions die by 2013. Alicia is a witch that uses a gun in the form of a broom. She is also haunted by a spirit that helps her along the way. The spirit is in control of her magic side. This game and story have a very dark and mature tone to it, something that sets it apart from others.

Control

In reading up on this game, I have seen a lot of bad press about the control of this game. Some say it is hard to shoot, move, or even cast spells. I say they must not be playing the same game im playing. Movement is done with the left analog stick, while the right stick controls the camera. A simple click on the left lets you duck, and a simple click on the right lets you go into sniper mode. Spells are cast with left or right buttons. Hitting one brings up your spell list, pushing it again brings up more spells. Once the list is up just push either the a, b, or x button to cast your spell. Very simple and easy to use.

Replay

This game has tones of stuff to do. From beating all seven missions on easy to beating it on hard for the extra costumes. You are awarded skill points at the end of every level to spend anyway you want. You can upgrade your gun/broom to several different types. Also you can adjust the damage it does, whether you want it to have and elemental shot or what type of gun you want it to be. Spells are learned the same way, by spending points on it and increasing the damage it can do. The only place this game fails is in the variety of enemies. Sure there is a good amount, but the main ones you fight over and over do become a chore instead of fun.

All in all, I love this game and I don't feel that the small shortcomings that it may have out way the great story and game play it will through your way. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up now. Ignore all the magazines that say this game is too hard. This is a fun and enjoyable game that deserves to be played not over looked like so many other good games.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 02/28/07