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◆Title       Witch's Heart
◆Version     2.03
◆Tool        RPG Maker 2000
◆Developer   BLUE★STAR (IZ)
◆Genre       Horror Action Adventure

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◆Introduction
Thank you for downloading Witch's Heart!
I'll be happy if it leaves even the slightest impression on you.


◆Summary
Work together with everyone to escape a locked mansion!
(As you go through the story, you'll generally switch between the 5 main characters.)


◆Disclaimer

This game contains scenes of violence, grotesque images,
horror elements, dark themes, and indirect sexual references.
Playing it is not recommended for those who are opposed to these elements.

The setting is strictly only western-"styled," and not any existing place.
It's not enough to ruin anything, but there are a few elements outside of western culture.

Also, you should be prepared to accept whatever turns the story takes.
Due to the above-stated content, the age recommendation is 15 or older.

The author takes no responisibility
for any trouble or damages caused by playing this game.


◆Walkthrough
A walkthrough can be found on the official English page.
http://vgperson.com/games/witchheart.htm

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◆How to Start

After extracting the files, run either "StartFullscreen.exe" or "StartWindowed.exe." Alternatively, run "Game.exe" in the Data folder.


◆Controls

Arrow Keys           Move Character
Arrow Keys + Shift   Dash
Enter/Z	             Confirm, Talk, Attack, Check, Use Equipped Item
Shift + Enter/Z      Use Special Move
Escape/X             Open Menu
F12                  Force Return to Title
F4                   Toggle Windowed Mode
F5                   Change Window Size


◆Uninstalling
Simply delete the folder.

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◆Update Log
ver. 1.01  12.28.2017   Typo fixes, added request demon, fixed sleeping on one of the nights not recovering HP
ver. 1.02  12.31.2017   Typo and wrong-word fixes, made some books skippable after reading, bug fixes
ver. 1.03   1. 3.2018   Fixed progression bug in some circumstances, fixed High-Low ranking order
ver. 1.04   1.13.2018   Typo fixes, fixed Rabi Doll bug, fixed some text and orientation, fix to Zizel's hints
ver. 1.05   1.15.2018   In Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds, fixed progression bug when making steak at lunch
ver. 1.06   1.19.2018   In Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds, fixed progression bug caused by map-copying mistake in ver. 1.04
ver. 1.07   1.27.2018   Reduced wait times when checking items. Added a demon to aid in finding out where to go.
                        Fixed minor character facing directions. Fixed ending typos. Added waits to systems to reduce load.
ver. 1.08   2. 4.2018   In Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds, fixed being able to continue after time-up in last part.
                        Fixed progression bugs in second loops after completing all scenarios. Minor changes to event timings.
                        Fixed game crashes caused by BGM in some environments.
ver. 1.09   2.16.2018   Fixed minor bugs in second loops after completing all scenarios. Fixed typos. Minor system fixes.
ver. 1.10   2.17.2018   Fixed BGM bug. Typo fixes. Fixed strange placement of objects.
ver. 1.11   2.26.2018   Fixed minor facing directions, fixed some English grammar, fixed diary being present in Sirius's minigame before it's taken there.
                        Fixed other minor bugs.
ver. 1.12   3.16.2018   Fixed the moon having the wrong shape, typo fixes, Zizel's hint fixes. Fixed other minor bugs.
ver. 1.13   3.29.2018   In Find the Legendary Witch's Heart!, fixed a bug where there were two Ashes.
                        In Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds, fixed a bug where you could get stuck with the boat.
                        Fixed other minor bugs and typos.
ver. 1.14   4. 5.2018   Added give up option to Ashe's puzzle, fixed bug where you couldn't play Ashe's puzzle in Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds.
                        In Beautiful Flower, Demon's Curse, fixed bug with Zizel being in Claire's room after the ending.
                        Fixed a bug where you stopped getting Rainbow Crystals if you got too many.
                        Fixed other minor bugs and typos.
ver. 1.15   4.10.2018   In Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds, fixed a bug where Ashe's puzzle was forced to start, preventing progress.
                        Fixed bug where you couldn't climb the ladder after Day 2 of Mansion Riddles, Fantasy Worlds.
                        Fixed an incorrect room layout, fixed typos.
ver. 1.16   4.16.2018   Fixed bug where when puzzle timed out, you could open the default menu screen.
                        Fixed a bug in the battle system.
                        In Unknown Past, Dorothy's Secret, fixed a bug where you still couldn't enter Noel's room after beating the enemies.
ver. 1.17   4.29.2018   Fixed mistakes in some endings. Fixed a room where Rainbow Crystals wouldn't fall.
                        Fixed other minor bugs.
ver. 1.18   5.18.2018   In Unknown Past, Dorothy's Secret, fixed a bug with odd dialogue
                        if you tried to go up in Sirius's room while controlling Sirius.
                        Changed the positioning of some furniture. (No deep meaning to this.)
ver. 1.19   5.27.2018   Fixed bug where you could leave the room during Rock Paper Scissors with Zizel.
                        Fixed map tiles you could walk through.
                        Fixed a duplicated Mystery Creature.
ver. 1.20   7.15.2018   In Beautiful Flower, Demon's Curse, fixed minigame bug on repeat playthroughs.
                        Fixed incorrect score display when you pop all the balloons.
                        Fixed other minor typos and bugs.
ver. 1.21   9. 7.2018   Fixed doors using an old design in a flashback.
                        Since it was possible to get stuck if you granted too many wishes
                        before the Day 2 bath in your second scenario, added one demon.
                        Made water put out firewood fires. Fixed other minor typos and bugs.
ver. 1.22   9.28.2018   At night on Day 3 in a second loop of Unknown Past, Dorothy's Secret,
                        fixed bug where you could go around first floor to enter Sirius's room.
ver. 1.23  10. 2.2018   Fixed doors using an old design in the flashback to the monster.
                        Fixed map tile mistakes.
ver. 1.24   1.24.2019   In Beautiful Flower, Demon's Curse,
                        changed the balloon minigame so it gets easier with each retry.
ver. 1.25   3. 5.2019   Typo fixes. Event timing adjustments.
ver. 1.26   5.15.2019   Event timing adjustments. Fixed a force-quit bug when opening the menu as you grab a falling heart.
                        Lowered the difficulty of the game of tag with Charlotte.
ver. 1.27  11. 2.2019   Fixed a minor bug.
ver. 1.28   2.21.2020   Typo fixes.
                        Fixed mistakes in the ending of Beautiful Flower, Demon's Curse.
ver. 2.00   5.18.2021   Changed some interstitial illustrations. Changed some minor-character talk sprites.
                        Added hints for various unclear aspects. Added a water source near the flowerbed.
                        Added demon requests. Lots of adjustments to timings.
ver. 2.01   5.22.2021   In Beautiful Flower, Demon's Curse,
                        fixed a bug where, depending on where you go downstairs as Noel at the end,
                        you would be unable to dash in the next scenario.
ver. 2.02   3.24.2022   Status screen redone.
ver. 2.03  10.31.2024   Replaced some resources. Fixed strange number display on status screen.
                        Typo fixes.

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◆Resource Sites

◇Graphic Resources◇

Hakunejiya
http://hi79.web.fc2.com/

akiroom
http://akiroom.com/tkool/

SILHOUETTE DESIGN
http://kage-design.com/

Ankoku Koubou
http://www.ankokukoubou.com


◇Music Resources◇

Free BGM DOVA-SYNDROME
http://dova-s.jp/

Hiroaki Konegawa
https://dova-s.jp/_contents/author/profile138.html

slos
http://slos.biz/

Mus Mus
http://musmus.main.jp/

M-ART
http://mart.kitunebi.com/index.html

Dissonance
http://vivi.waterblue.net/

Maou Damashii
http://maoudamashii.jokersounds.com/

Purgatory Garden
http://www.rengoku-teien.com/

FICUSEL
https://ficusel.com/

propanmode
http://propanmode.net/

Amacha Music Studio
http://amachamusic.chagasi.com/

TAM Music Factory
http://www.tam-music.com/

H/MIX GALLERY
http://www.hmix.net/

Music is VFR
http://musicisvfr.com/

Shota Murasato Music
http://murasato.catfood.jp/

Pocket Sound
http://pocket-se.info/

Timelessberry
http://timelessberry.com/

PeriTune
http://peritune.com/


◇Sound Effect Resources◇

On-Jin
http://on-jin.com/

Sound Effect Lab
http://soundeffect-lab.info/

Vita-chi House
http://www.vita-chi.net/sozai1.htm

Nenetei
http://audioatelier.sakura.ne.jp/

WEB WAVE LIB
http://www.s-t-t.com/wwl/



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◆Contact (Japanese Only)
https://form1ssl.fc2.com/form/?id=e20a0f26977579fa

◆Homepage
http://bluestariz.web.fc2.com/

Created by
BLUE★STAR  12.25.2017
