Rating of Witches vs. Monkeys

The game Witches vs. Monkeys is a spin-off of the ultra-popular game Angry Birds. In this version, living things are still being used as projectiles moving from left to right across the screen. The gamer is able to control the direction and the force of their shot by pulling back on an elastic slingshot, using either a direct or indirect fire pattern. Witches vs. Monkeys has a more powerful slingshot than in Angry Birds. The gamer must possess greater skill in order to not overshoot or undershoot the target.

Witches possess different magical powers at various levels and can cause varying levels of damage. There are five witches each possessing different powers. Those are Black, Red, Brown, Blue and Green. There are five different sizes of monkeys and all monkeys must be cleared before the gamer can advance to the next level. Monkeys will be hiding behind a variety of objects including pillars, stones, glass, etc. Each level achieved will graduate in difficulty and the gamer must adapt and gain skills as they advance through the levels.

Graphics and sounds for Witches vs. Monkeys are 3.5 stars out for 5 stars. While the sound effects are interesting, there tends to be an element of cheesiness to certain sounds. It lends a comedic air to the game at inappropriate intervals.  The sounds when loading are garbled and the high pitch of the witches’ voices is a little shrill for the ear.

Gameplay gets 5 stars out of 5 stars for smoothness of play and ease of understanding the game when first starting out.  The gamer has great interaction with the game and there are so many aspects in which the gamer feels like they are part of the game.

Playtime gets 4 stars out of 5 stars. While the game is interesting and holds the attention of the gamer, the time it takes to play each level varies depending on the skill of the gamer. An experienced gamer will find several of the lower levels easy and will lose interest quickly.

Replay value is 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. While the game is fascinating when first played, some gamers may find it redundant and will not have the entertainment value to hold their attention for more than one play.

Overall, Witches vs. Monkeys has a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars. The entertainment value is close to that of Angry Birds and gamers are excited about this spin-off. The graphics are cute and have a comical flair to them as well do the sounds. Due to the sounds being somewhat garbled and the witches’ cackles being too shrill, some gamers will turn the sound down or off to avoid the aspects that are overwhelming to the ear. Gamers will enjoy the game, but due to the ease of the first few levels, the replay value may be low. Witches vs. Monkeys is an entertaining game that will thrill gamers to have an alternative to Angry Birds.