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Review of Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Feb 1999
Cover image of Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 04 Feb 1999
Genre: Fighting game / Role-playing video game
Developer: Toys for Bob
Publisher: Bandai

Introduction

Imagine a world where cute magical girls engage in epic battles resembling a crossbreed of a schoolyard brawl and a Saturday morning cartoon - welcome to 'Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs'. It's not just a title that's long enough to give you a cramp in your hand when writing it down; it's a quirky fighting RPG that will either enchant you or leave you questioning your life choices, ideally after 2 AM when you've eaten the last slice of pizza.

Gameplay

The gameplay features a roster of legendary girls from classic anime, each with different fighting styles. Take Sally Yumeno from 'Mahou Tsukai Sally', for example. One moment she's casting spells, the next she's flipping around like she just chugged five energy drinks. The controls can feel a bit slippery, like a buttered eel, but once you get the hang of it, you can string together some pretty nifty combos. It's less 'kick your opponent's face in' and more 'let's have fun with glittery magic and questionable physics'. The game focuses heavily on 1-on-1 combat, while also begging the question: why would you fight when you can just hug it out? The levels seem designed for magical mayhem, littered with vibrant aesthetics meant to distract you from the fact that you're mostly just button mashing. Collectibles add a layer of item hunting which interferes slightly with your noble quest to show everyone who's boss.

Graphics

Let's take a minute to appreciate the visuals. The art style is a colorful explosion reminiscent of a candy store on a sugar high. Character designs are flashy, vibrant, and scream, 'I am here to cast spells and not pay my student loans'. The backgrounds are equally eye-catching, splattered with the warmth of nostalgia, like stumbling across your childhood toy box but with less musty smell. Animation could use a little polish - it's not quite Pixar but it's endearing in its own charming, messy way. Not all frames flowed smoothly, giving you that delightful 'what did I just watch?' feeling, but in a surprisingly cute way. If you get motion sickness, be warned: this game might make you feel like you just stepped off one of those spinning teacup rides at the fair.

Conclusion

If you're looking for hours of serious combat training, this isn't your game. But if you want a delightful romp filled with sparkly witches, silly battles, and a narrative that feels like it was written in a lucid dream, then 'Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs' is here to serve. Sure, it may be as chaotic as a cat in a room full of laser pointers, but it revels in that chaos. A solid 7/10 for the energetic outlandishness and slightly questionable life choices in character design. So grab your wand, hold onto that pizza slice, and dive into this magical world where serious matters take a backseat to fun and whimsy.

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