A Mage Reborn
- August 4, 2022
- Hosted Games
Get on Steam"A Mage Reborn" is a 155,000-word interactive fantasy novel where you play as a legendary mage uncovering the secrets of your past. After a peaceful interlude, you're once again thrust into a world of royal politics and magical intrigue. Your choices will determine your path, whether it's seeking revenge or pursuing reconciliation, and the legacy you'll leave behind.
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Reviews
- The story is beautifully written and emotionally captivating, with a strong focus on character development and world-building.
- The game effectively evokes strong emotions, particularly through its tragic ending, which resonates with players.
- It offers a unique premise with a clear narrative structure, allowing players to explore their character's past and choices leading to a predetermined fate.
- The pacing is uneven, with jarring time skips that disrupt the flow of the story and limit character interactions.
- Many choices feel inconsequential, leading to a sense of railroading where the player's decisions do not significantly impact the outcome.
- The game is relatively short and feels more like a prologue to a larger story, leaving players wanting more content and resolution.
- story196 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its engaging narrative, strong character development, and beautiful writing, though many reviewers note its linearity and limited impact of player choices. While some found the time jumps and pacing jarring, others appreciated the depth of the world-building and emotional themes. Overall, it is seen as a well-crafted introduction to a larger saga, leaving readers eager for future installments despite some criticisms regarding its standalone nature.
“A wonderfully crafted story, with a strong, if somewhat small, cast of deep and believable characters.”
“The prose is beautiful, and the world, characters and plot are incredibly well crafted.”
“Amazing story, it gripped me from start till the end.”
“It's mechanically fine, but the time jumps in the story were just way too jarring.”
“At the start, it basically told you what will happen to you from the very start of the story with it being obvious there is no way out of it, which made it feel pointless trying to alter what happens when you reach the end game.”
“This whole story reads like an act 1.”
- emotional24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the story elicits a mixed response from readers; while some found the writing to be deeply moving, particularly at the ending which brought them to tears, others felt a lack of emotional connection to the characters throughout the narrative. Despite some critiques regarding the emotional climax and relevance of certain plot points, many acknowledged the author's skill in creating poignant moments that resonate, especially in the final chapters. Overall, the emotional impact varies, with a significant emphasis on the effectiveness of the conclusion.
“The ending made me cry.”
“I’m not a very emotional person, but I fully admit that I was moved to tears by the ending.”
“The author excels at emotive writing, and depending on some of your choices, things get real heart-wrenching real fast.”
- character development8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding character development, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and the reliance on time lapses for significant growth, particularly in romantic arcs. However, others appreciate the intricate world-building and the complexity of side characters, highlighting the potential for richer character exploration. Overall, there is a desire for more focused character development throughout the game.
“The world-building and character design are simply stunning; I love every tidbit of lore, and how layered every side character is.”
“A lot of character development, like the romance, is just assumed to happen during time lapses.”
“My biggest gripe by far is the lack of character development.”
“I wish there were more time for character development.”
“A lot of character development (like the 'romance') is just assumed to happen during time lapses.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid with well-implemented mechanics, particularly the stat system; however, players find the abrupt time jumps in the story to be disorienting and disruptive to the overall experience.
“+stat mechanics are good”
“+stat mechanics are good”
“It's mechanically fine, but the time jumps in the story were just way too jarring.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly benefiting from its shorter length compared to similar titles, which encourages multiple playthroughs. Players find the experience enjoyable enough to revisit, especially with the anticipation of sequels enhancing its value.
“The title is shorter than many COG and HG games and uses it to its advantage, providing a lot of enjoyable replay value.”
“The replay value is enhanced by the existence of potential sequels, making each playthrough feel more significant.”
“As for replay value, I would say that this part is more worthwhile if the second and third parts already exist.”
“As for replay value, I would say that this part is more worthwhile if the second and third parts already exist.”
