Even then I somehow enjoyed 1 more, the good maps in 1 have a real personality, immersive atmosphere, almost like Powerslave, which few of 2's had. Half of 1's maps are early 90's senseless maze shit, but the other half is quite good, although nothing compared to Dark Forces' level design which was made at the same time.Ģ had 10 less maps but they were generally better, less senseless stuff, more complicated layout, more details (slopes etc). This was required quite a few times for me, and in 2 a couple times I even had to cheat to skip to the next level because doors seemed glitched, not even the scrolls would open them. It's in limited supply but there is enough to skip something when you're really sick of it. You can use scrolls to open lock doors, to fly, and even build your own staircase using arrows. One thing I do like about the games is how they let you break it if you're stuck.

Using the better weapons and/or power-ups was satisfying though. to which you can add deadly traps you can often not see coming. So you never see it coming while at the same time, you have to wait for the (sometimes really long) animations of your weapons for a hit to register against your enemies. Meaning you get hit, then see the animation unfold. The main problem with the games, and somehow this felt even worse in 2, is how enemies damage you at the start of their attack animations.

Overall it was fun but painful at the same time. Bumping this thread because I'm not sure making a Witchaven thread is going to go miles.įinally decided to play both games for the first time.

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