Blog:The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 1: Founding a Legendary Series

''After reviewing Episode 3, Blad, formerly the Goose, had asked what game to review next in the Dark Witch franchise. The outside force that tortured then-known Zeus decided to not respond. She can be a cruel mistress, sometimes. So after being fed up with Dark Witch 3, Zeus forged his own path. He had picked up the game that started it all. The Legend of Dark Witch: Chronicle 2D Act.''

So, the first game in the franchise. Chronicle 2D Act, also apparently known as Episode 1. Like Episode 2, I love this game. I haven't played it as much as Episode 2, but I still come back to it a lot.

A lot of fans seem to really hate Episode 1, but I'm not one of those people. Fans often cite the high difficulty as an issue, but then go and claim 3 is the best game in the series. Many also despise the slot system. I disagree with all those statements, and I'll explain why. I think it's amazing.

Story
The story is simplistic and not really important, but I should still mention it.

Gameplay
So The Legend of Dark Witch 3 plays like Mega Man... sorta. You have the buster shot, a slightly stronger buster shot, and all the abilities from the bosses you conquer, excluding Verri oddly.

Conclusion
Episode 1 is an amazing game, and one I often revisit. While it does have some minor issues, the game is still great. It's indefinitely replayable, one tough game, but more importantly, a fun one. I can easily recommend it to newcomers, although I still think Episode 2 is a fair bit better. As for Renovation, it's also pretty good. Where it lacks in graphics, it makes up for with some additions that, while aren't completely necessary to fully enjoy the game, make the experience better as a whole.