Witch Rise

A playful curse gives this retro-styled fantasy shooter an unusually charming hook: an aspiring young witch is transformed into a piglet by the greedy Fallen Witch, then sets out to reclaim her human form. The adventure trades grim horror for colorful medieval-fantasy mischief, even while sending players against hostile magical creatures and imposing ancient guardians. Its world is built around four distinct biomes, each serving as part of a larger quest to recover four powerful staffs and challenge the sorceress responsible for the transformation.

Combat plays out from a first-person perspective inspired by early genre classics, with pixel-art enemies and objects occupying a fully 3D environment. Players roam branching areas, hunt down useful items, fight through supernatural opposition, and gradually become stronger through a streamlined leveling system. Progress is not strictly linear: alternate routes and previously inaccessible paths encourage revisiting regions when new equipment or greater strength opens more possibilities. The central loop is simple and approachable—search, battle, collect, and push farther into the map—but the staff hunt gives the journey a clear sense of purpose.

Witch Rise stands apart through its mix of old-school FPS presentation, metroidvania-like exploration, and an intentionally lighthearted story about a heroine stuck in piglet form. The 2D sprite work lends every encounter a nostalgic, handmade look, while the three-dimensional spaces prevent it from feeling like a pure throwback corridor shooter. Players who enjoy the exploratory structure of classic adventure shooters, rather than nonstop arena combat, are likely to get the most from it. It suits newcomers looking for a compact fantasy FPS with simple progression, while retro-minded veterans may appreciate its colorful take on familiar first-person design.