Hocus Pocus Prince Demo

Curses are said to cause all sorts of trouble for the victims, depending on what kind of ritual the one responsible for the curse used. Whether it’s bad luck, disease, or all sorts of unusual symptoms, it’s theoretically not very pleasant to be a target. However, the lore also says that there is usually a way to dispel the curse, although it yet again requires a precise ritual.

Hocus Pocus Prince is a visual novel game in which you play the role of a girl fascinated by the occult and general horror stories. The game is more or less a dating sim as well, which means that you’ll be able to pursue romance interests along the way, depending on your preferences. There are not too many options to choose from, but the side stories are pretty intricate.

Plot-wise, it all revolves around Violet, a girl who likes to dabble in the paranormal. Granted, she merely likes to read stuff and pretend most of the time, but she did manage to form an Occult Club at her school. One day, however, a boy from the school gets a very real and very scary curse cast on him, which means that Violet and her club must find a way to break him free as quickly as possible.

As it is the case with every other visual novel out there, most of your time is going to be spent reading the dialog and watching the characters interact. You’ll be able to intervene at certain points, on the other hand, given the fact that there are multiple endings you can reach. You also need to win your lover’s trust as well, so there are plenty of choices to be made.

The artwork is about as detailed and smooth as it can get under the circumstances, and it’s quite clear that the artists know what they are doing. There are even some subtle animations to keep you focused on the action, and the backgrounds are quite impressive as well. On the other hand, you need to enjoy the anime style in order to get over the big eyes and wacky hairstyles.

Hocus Pocus Prince probably won’t convert any new fans, but it should certainly appeal to those who are familiar with the genre. The artwork is very impressive, as is the soundtrack that keeps you company along the way.