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A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief

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67%Game Brain Score
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stability
68% User Score Based on 50 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Lost Decade Games and was released on April 5, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief" is a retro-style, action-packed platformer game. As the Lizard, players steal souls, absorb powers, and battle enemies across various landscapes. With pixel graphics, challenging gameplay, and numerous boss battles, this game nouveau takes inspiration from the classics.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming aesthetic and addictive gameplay, with a unique possession mechanic that adds depth to the rogue-like genre.
  • There are significant improvements over the previous game, including clever traps and evolving rewards that enhance replayability.
  • Players find the game fun and challenging, with a fair difficulty curve that encourages skill development.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leaving it in an unfinished and buggy state after nearly four years in early access.
  • Many players express disappointment over the lack of updates and the feeling that the game is 'dead' despite its initial potential.
  • There are concerns about the ethical implications of abandoning a game that showed promise, leading to negative sentiments towards the developers.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique possession mechanic that enhances its charm and sets it apart in the early access landscape, though it still requires refinement. The dynamic dungeon layouts contribute to replayability, making the experience engaging despite the current lack of content compared to its predecessor. Overall, players appreciate the mechanical innovations and aesthetic appeal, even if they are not typically fans of the roguelike genre.

    • “The ever-changing dungeon layout keeps repeat gameplay fresh.”
    • “I've never been much for the roguelike genre, but the aesthetic and mechanics of this game are super charming.”
    • “The possession mechanic allows the game to stand out when it otherwise might have been lost in the early-access background noise.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming aesthetic, reminiscent of the art style found in "ittle dew." Even players who are not typically fans of the roguelike genre find the visuals appealing and engaging.

    • “The new graphics are a treat.”
    • “I've never been much for the roguelike genre, but the aesthetic and mechanics of this game are super charming.”
    • “Definitely reminds me of Ittle Dew in the art style, which isn't bad because that's one of my favorite games.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and numerous bugs, leading to an overall impression of abandonment.

    • “Abandoned, crashy, and buggy.”
    • “Abandoned, crashy, and buggy.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game challenging yet fair, contributing to its strong replayability. The difficulty encourages repeated playthroughs without feeling frustrating.

    • “It's hard but never felt unfair and has good replay value so far.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this entry is noted for its significant improvement over the previous installment, with the added feature of controlling enemy combatants enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “Being able to take control over enemy combatants is a welcome change, and the story progression is vastly improved from the previous entry.”
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A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief is a role playing game.

A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief was released on April 5, 2016.

A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief was developed by Lost Decade Games.

A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief is a single player game.

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