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Watch the eyes. Seriously. The eye sprites in Gaiden are animated with subtle shifts. A pupil dilating. A lack of blinking. A reflection that doesn't match the room. It is some of the most effective use of limited animation I have seen in the RPG Maker space.

Spirit Witch Gaiden is not a "fun" game. It is a cathartic one. It takes roughly 3-4 hours to complete, but the imagery will linger in your skull for weeks. spirit witch gaiden

Spirit Witch Gaiden is a promising tech demo and a fun distraction. It proves that the developer understands the mechanics of the retro-shooter genre, but it suffers from a lack of content. It is worth playing for the atmosphere alone, provided you go in knowing it is a short experience. Watch the eyes

That is the exact feeling Spirit Witch Gaiden (often stylized as Spirit Witch Gaiden: The Maiden’s Tale ) weaponizes so effectively. A pupil dilating

Have you played Spirit Witch Gaiden? Did you see the twist coming, or did it blindside you? Let me know in the comments—just please mark your spoilers for the uninitiated.