Hello! Today I am covering another expansion update, this time I will be discussing the new content update for Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. The whimsical and magical adventure from Chibig, gets new content in the Churros and Cats mini expansion update, bringing new residents and a new game mode. This is the first content expansion to be added to the game on Nintendo Switch and Steam, completely free for all players to enjoy right now.
Disclaimer: before I get into the coverage, the software that was used for this mini review and the full review (HERE), was provided through the Keymailer service. The provision of this software has not influenced the contents of this piece, all thoughts and opinions contained within are my own.
In this mini review, I will be covering the new additions that have been added to the game. I will also be providing my thoughts on the added content, going over my experience with it on the Nintendo Switch system. If you have not seen my previous coverage on the base game, please take a moment to check that out in the link above before you read this.
New Content – in this free mini expansion, new residents have joined the island of the Winds, taking residence in Orilla Town. The first is a batch of five kittens who are seeking refuge in the town, spread across in all different locations. They live in little cardboard houses, where Mika must deliver food to them to make sure they are safe. These little kittens are cute and adorable, so seek them out and show them some affection.
Then we have Churro Express, a new business that has started in the town run by new arrival Awan. This new desert business needs some help, delivering their hot and tasty treats to different parts of the island. Awan asks Mika to assist in the deliveries, setting up the Churro Express Circuit, with tracks that go all across the island. There are 7 total Churro Express Circuit courses for players to challenge, using the island for each of the tracks.
The Churro Express Circuit plays out as a ring race, where Mika must ride her broom through each of the rings, keeping the tasty treat warm on the way to the goal. If Mika misses the rings or takes too long, the desert will go cold and she will fail the race. There is a meter in the corner of the screen that will tick down, being refilled when the player passes through them. Mika will gain a boost of speed when passing through each of the rings.
Each of the tracks have a target time, which the player will need to beat to earn a trophy. When the track is successfully cleared, the player will unlock the next and gain Napopo Trophies as a reward. The player will also receive rewards for beating the races, with a special outfit and charm to attach to Mika’s broom. Alongside the new race minigame and the Kitten delivery mission, there are new cosmetic items, achievements (on steam) and a companion to unlock.
Final Thoughts – I very much enjoyed Mika and the Witch’s Mountain when I reviewed it back in August, having a lot of fun with the magical island adventure. So when I received an email about this update, I had to jump onto it and I was not disappointed. There is a lot of fun to be had with this mini expansion. The kitten feeding mission was cute, giving me a sense of satisfaction when I found each of them, hidden in different parts of the town.
The addition of new charms, costumes and a companion following the broom trail were nice touches, giving that little bit more for players to come back to. My favourite part of this free update was the Churro Express Circuit, which was something that fits in perfectly with the flying mechanics. The races are laid out well, with each of the tracks being challenging but not too difficult. It may take a few attempts, but all races can be beaten.
I found target times for the tracks can be a little tight, with most of them being beaten by just a second or two. But with enough practice put in, it may be possible to beat them by a wider margin. I had forgotten how much fun it was to fly in this game, with the races knocking the enjoyment factor up a notch. This is the first announced update, giving me hope that more will be coming in the future, as there is so much potential for more expansions.
Overall, the Cats and Churros update is a great addition to the game, bringing more content to an already fantastic magical adventure, expanding the enjoyment further. I cannot recommend this enough, even moreso if you already enjoyed the base game, and if you haven’t played Mika and the Witch’s Mountain yet, this is even more of a reason to play it. So give it a try, as you are in for a cute and tasty time.
You can find the game page below to buy Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, for both the Nintendo Switch and Steam, so check them out if you are interested in a magical adventure.
Link to Nintendo Switch version (HERE)
Link to Steam version (HERE)
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