The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2: The Price of Desire is now available for the PlayStation 5, marking the latest entry in the 2D action series to migrate from handheld origins to modern home consoles. The port follows the recent PlayStation debut of the series’ first installment in late August.
The game is currently listed on the PlayStation Store for $9.99. This version includes full language support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
New Features and Trophies
A significant addition to the PlayStation 5 release is a comprehensive trophy suite, a feature absent from the original 3DS version of the game. Digital collectors can pursue a total of 31 trophies, which includes a Platinum trophy. The breakdown consists of 6 Gold, 10 Silver, and 14 Bronze trophies, rewarding players for various in-game milestones and gameplay challenges.
The transition to PlayStation hardware maintains the technical standards established by the series’ 2024 Nintendo Switch port, offering updated visuals while preserving the core mechanics of the 2015 original.
Gameplay and Series Background
Originally developed by Inside System, The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 continues the “purity” action-platformer gameplay of its predecessor. Players navigate through eight distinct stages, each culminating in a boss battle. Defeating these bosses grants new magic abilities that can be used to exploit the weaknesses of other enemies.
The game utilizes a “Tres” system, a currency earned during levels that allows for character customization and power-ups. This mechanic provides a layer of progression, enabling players to strengthen their character’s stats or improve specific magic abilities as they progress through the story.
While the series began as a niche title on the Nintendo 3DS nearly a decade ago, its recent arrival on the PlayStation 5 ensures that the second chapter is now accessible to a wider audience with the benefits of modern hardware and integrated social features like the trophy system.
