Witch Hunt Rescue (Salem Witchcraft Trials Educational Game)

"Witch Hunt Rescue" is an educational visual novel game about the Salem Witch Trials. 

Salem, 1692. The witchcraft hysteria is beginning, and Ruth is a witch... just like her mother. Balancing her desire to help the townsfolk with the need to keep her identity a secret, the young Puritan girl must navigate a dangerous path...

When her innocent classmate Esther is accused of witchcraft, Ruth, along with her witchy and somewhat sarcastic friends Faith and Charity, come up with a bold plan to rescue her. But the question remains - can they truly liberate Esther?

The rescue, however, is not the only problem Ruth faces... When her friend Zachary confesses something shocking to her, she's taken aback. To add to the complexity, her other friend Jeremie also lays his feelings bare!  As Ruth grapples with these unexpected revelations, she seeks solace in tending her garden and practicing embroidery.

But perhaps it's time for her to confront all the dangers head-on... Can you help?

Disclaimer: This game was made with AI-made resources - but still with much love and effort.

• Introduction video: Dive into a special opening video that immerses you in the game world before the adventure begins. Experience the magic and get a glimpse of what's to come!

• 20 Intriguing Characters: Including 4 enchanting witches, 2 captivating male love interests, and 14 colorful townsfolk from Salem. Get ready to know their stories!

• Love Triangle: Navigate Ruth's romantic journey as she faces a heart-wrenching decision between two charming suitors, Zachary and Jeremie, each with their own unique qualities. Help her choose who will make a better husband!

• Engaging and witty dialogue: If you're a fan of puns and irony, you'll adore the humorous banter in this game. The clever dialogue is sure to bring a smile to your face and lighten the mood, adding a touch of fun to the dark atmosphere.

• 15 Witchcraft Choices: Help Ruth hone her magical powers while keeping her witchcraft hidden from prying eyes. Can you still help the townsfolk while keeping your spells secret?

• In-game trivia about the significance of embroidery for women living in the Salem Witch Trial (hint: it was a secret code!)

• 10 Gardening Choices: Immerse yourself in Ruth's peaceful garden, where she can unwind and nurture her plants with 10 different gardening activities, each bringing her closer to nature and serenity.
• 9 Vegetables to Harvest: Who says tending the garden is all work and no reward? Harvest a variety of fresh vegetables after each visit to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

• Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the world of Salem 1692 with a folk music soundtrack by Sascha Ende and Bryan Teoh, featuring traditional instruments and captivating chants.
• Sound Effects: Experience total immersion with natural ambient sounds from Zapsplat that bring the game to life like never before.
• 15-question Quiz about the Salem Witch Trials. Achieve a high score to unlock an extra scene after completing the game!
  

• Study Mode: If you score low in your quiz, a special study mode unlocks to help educate you further! Aside information on Salem Witch Trial, the study mode offers 6 authentic excerpts from public domain books, bringing insights into the era's beliefs, practices, and controversies.

• Esc - Open Menu Screen
• Space - Progress The Game
• A - Auto Mode
• B - Display Backlog
• S - Open Save Screen
• L - Open Load Screen

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