A boy moves to a remote island in Okinawa and is informed that his grandfather, who was supposed to take care of him, has evaporated. When he is ready to fend for himself on the remote island, he meets a girl who calls herself a witch. The girl deals with magic from another world and life on a remote island where Ryukyuan culture is deeply rooted. What fate awaits them both? ────
A successful showcase in showing that there are great stories in unusual games, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch has the ability to resonate emotionally in a way that few games attempt with their target audience.
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch is a refreshing visual novel with nice ideas that serve its story but fail in some key aspects of the genre, but it's still a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch is a beautiful coming-of-age story in its own right, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a beautiful visual novel that will leave a lasting impression on the viewer. Unfortunately, so as not to divulge spoilers, I’ve had to leave some parts deliberately vague, but go and check this out. You will not be...
Tales of Toyotoki is a story about life, companionship, tribulations, and romance, conveyed through the experiences of a group of well-developed characters, centered around a pair with unusual circumstances. It is a hilarious, romantic, and genuine tale whose simplicity in design allows the characters to shine through the narrative. But although it’s...
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch wasn’t entirely what I expected going into it, but I came away satisfied. While it takes a while to hit its stride and has some odd parts here and there that don’t always click, I think it does a good job of handling several of its core themes and delivering emotional payoff. What matters most to me in a story...
