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first-person shooter
Witchaven
By Capstone Software, released 1 Jan 1995
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- dark fantasy video game
What it is
Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher developed by Capstone Software and published by SNEG. Set in a dark medieval world, it sends a lone player into the volcanic Island of Char to confront witches, demons and monsters. The listed activities include exploring tunnels, crypts, lava pits and secret chambers, and fighting with medieval hand-to-hand weapons or mystical spells. Its store description also names movement actions such as ducking, jumping and flying. This release includes both a patched Enhanced build and the retail Original build, with both running through DOSBox and a custom configuration tool. The Enhanced version incorporates fixes from the community project EGwhaven, while the Original build is offered for players preferring the unaltered version. Witchaven was originally released in 1995; the Steam release date is June 17, 2021. The platform listing names Windows, while the broader platform list also includes DOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes Enhanced and Original builds
- Explore tunnels, crypts and lava pits
- Fight with weapons and mystical spells
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed
- Single-player only is listed
- Steam platform listing is Windows
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player first-person fantasy action game with medieval weapons, spells and dungeon-like locations. The two included builds provide a choice between a patched version and the retail original.
Witchaven offers first-person fantasy combat and exploration, with both patched and original builds included. Its listed features are focused on single-player, and the Steam platform entry names Windows.
