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Arcane Sorcery

65%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
65% User Score Based on 92 reviews

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"Arcane Sorcery" is a 4x strategy game where you step into the role of a sorcerer king, commanding powerful spells and managing your economy. Engage in high strategy on both the campaign map and in turn-based battles, with a challenging AI that offers a formidable opponent on all but the easiest difficulty. Immerse yourself in a world of magic and conquest.

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Arcane Sorcery screenshot
Arcane Sorcery screenshot
Arcane Sorcery screenshot
Arcane Sorcery screenshot

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try.
  • Despite its low budget, the gameplay offers some strategic depth and can be enjoyable.
  • It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic strategy games from the 90s.
  • The graphics are poor and unappealing, even for a free game, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and limited after a few plays.
  • There are significant balance issues, particularly with ranged units being overpowered compared to melee units.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as subpar, even for a free indie title from 2015, with many reviewers noting a flat and basic aesthetic reminiscent of early 90s games. The lack of cinematics and a polished visual presentation detracts from the overall experience, especially given the fantasy setting that typically demands better aesthetics. While some appreciate the underlying concept, the visual execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “Fantasy is a setting that has to have good aesthetics.”
    • “Graphics aren't the best, but it does have a nice concept!”
    • “The graphics are obviously poor.”
    • “Conquest could be fun, there are some buildings but everything seems so flat, the graphics are basic, there are no cinematics, or any ending screen.”
    • “As one of the other reviews described, it has an early 90's feel to the graphics (and for once that phrase does not mean 'pixel art', which is a rarity).”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered enjoyable, offering some mindless fun despite its linearity and lack of depth. Players noted that while the mechanics can be confusing initially, once understood, the game becomes easier to navigate. Comparisons were made to classic titles like "Master of Magic" and "Medieval: Total War," highlighting its isometric battle system and spell mechanics.

    • “Personally, I had fun playing it. It took me 2 attempts before figuring out the mechanics needed to win, after which it was only a matter of time with little possibility of losing.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it feels like Master of Magic with the magic spells and the isometric battle system, but the campaign maps feel more like the original Medieval Total War.”
    • “It’s not a terrible game, but I’ll go with a thumbs down because there is no explanation provided for several important game mechanics.”
    • “Really linear gameplay and all that jazz; some mostly mindless fun to be had, but there isn't really a 'deeper' level to it.”
    • “Personally, I had fun playing it, but it took me 2 attempts before figuring out the mechanics needed to win, after which it was only a matter of time with little possibility of losing.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music consists of only two tracks—one for the strategic map and another for combat—leading to a repetitive experience. Users noted issues with volume inconsistencies during narration, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciated the music, its limited variety and accompanying graphics left others feeling demotivated to continue after the tutorial.

    • “I liked the music, but that will be to taste.”
    • “Music is just 2 tracks - one for the strategic map, and one for the combat.”
    • “When the narrator is talking, there are sharp jumps in volume of the music.”
    • “The bad graphics and music demotivate you to play after you're done with the tutorial.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, with most players noting that it offers little incentive to play beyond two or three completions, primarily due to the absence of achievements and limited content variation.

    • “The replay value is low after two or three playthroughs.”
    • “There are no achievements, and not much replay value beyond that.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by quirky details, such as the amusingly vague reference to "version 12.3" on the starting screen, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “The funny thing is, the starting screen says 'version 12.3' or something.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like requiring a second life to manage it effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and character development, while others find it lacking in originality and coherence. Many appreciate the emotional engagement and thematic elements, but a portion of the audience feels that the narrative pacing detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a significant but polarizing element of the game.

  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being poor, as it is likened to a non-functional website filled with advertisements, suggesting a lack of meaningful content and a focus on generating revenue over player experience.

    • “Generally, it's approximately as good as the website linked by its dev, which is just a parked domain containing nothing but advertisements.”

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