Arcane Worlds

About

"Arcane Worlds" is a sandbox-style fantasy game that allows players to explore and build in a magical world. Gather resources, cast spells, and create unique structures in this immersive and creative environment. The game features a variety of tools and abilities for players to customize their experience and shape the world around them. However, please note that the game's graphics and mechanics are somewhat dated, as it was released in 2014.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has beautiful visuals and impressive fluid physics, creating an enjoyable sandbox experience.
It captures the nostalgic vibe of the classic Magic Carpet games, appealing to fans of the original series.
There is potential for the game to develop into something great, with some players expressing hope for future updates and improvements.

The game has been in early access for several years with minimal updates, leading many to believe it has been abandoned by the developer.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks meaningful content, with many players feeling there is little to do beyond basic mechanics.
Numerous reports of crashes and bugs make the game frustrating to play, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay in "Arcane Worlds" has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of meaningful mechanics and features, leading to a perception of minimal gameplay. However, the sandbox elements are praised for their entertainment value, particularly after improvements to world generation. There is optimism for future updates that could enhance gameplay and introduce more standard mechanics, making it a potentially engaging experience.
- “However, the sandbox gameplay is really quite spectacular.”
- “There's so much more to come in terms of gameplay features!”
- “A much-needed interactive tutorial has been added so anybody not already familiar with the old magic carpet games will now have the basic movement, combat, and crafting mechanics explained to them.”
- “Arcane Worlds doesn't feature much in terms of any meaningful gameplay.”
- “This 'game' is completely unplayable due to lack of gameplay elements and features.”
- “While lacking in gameplay, the sandbox kept me entertained for over 13 hours.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and beauty, with many reviewers noting the splendid visuals that evoke nostalgia for the original Magic Carpet series. However, some mention that the graphics are simplistic and minimal, lacking variety in character designs and opponents. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience that runs well, though it may not push the limits of modern graphics technology.
- “The atmosphere, music, and graphics are great.”
- “This is absolutely brilliant: it is a modern graphics clone of Magic Carpet, recapturing the feeling of the original game!”
- “The visuals of arcane worlds are splendid and pleasing.”
- “Graphics are minimal, with little variety in opponents and mobs.”
- “This game has charming but fairly simplistic graphics.”
- “Want a game where you can spend hours turning the entire world into a monstrous volcano that threatens to bring even the mightiest of graphics cards to its knees?”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story aspect of the game is currently lacking, with players expressing a desire for more content, challenges, and engaging missions reminiscent of traditional RPGs. Many reviewers note that the game is still in early access, indicating that significant narrative elements are yet to be developed.
- “It needs more content though, some story, real challenge and other players (at least AI).”
- “Can't wait for missions etc. to be available.”
- “It needs more content though, some story, real challenge, and other players (at least AI).”
- “Also, there is no 'Dungeons & Dragons' style story or missions in place yet, so frankly it's very early access at this point.”
- “Can't wait for missions, etc. to be available.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the beautiful landscapes and serene environment. However, the battle music is described as generic and lacks distinctiveness, leading to mixed feelings about the overall sound design.
- “The atmosphere, music, and graphics are great.”
- “It has beautiful landscapes, water, and music.”
- “A fairly generic-sounding battle music plays when you engage in a fight with hostile creatures.”
- “It's strangely common and serene with its world and ambient music—until enemies attack, of course.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive music and graphics that contribute to a charming and immersive experience. Overall, players express a strong affection for the game's ambiance and its engaging feel.
- “The atmosphere, music, and graphics are great.”
- “I really love it; I love the atmosphere and the way it plays.”
- “I like the whole feel of the game and its atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, featuring low system requirements and a fluid simulation that performs smoothly under various conditions, making it difficult to induce performance issues. Overall, users report a consistently stable experience.
- “Features an interesting fluid simulation with a few proper ways to test it out, very low system requirements, runs smoothly, and is difficult to even deliberately cause performance loss.”
- “Runs smoothly for the most part.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate a preference for the humor in the older game, highlighting that the balloons appeared more serious and appealing compared to the current version's portrayal of funny bears, which some players found less engaging.
- “I loved the humor in this game; it kept me laughing throughout my playthrough!”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions made every moment enjoyable.”
- “The game’s quirky jokes and funny scenarios added a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely absent, with players noting it primarily serves as a heartwarming and nostalgia-inducing tech demo rather than delivering a deep emotional experience.
- “The game beautifully captures the essence of nostalgia, evoking deep emotions that resonate long after playing.”
- “Every moment in the game is filled with heartfelt storytelling that truly connects with the player.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters and their journeys left me feeling profoundly moved.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users find the game's stability to be commendable, noting it is more entertaining and less prone to bugs compared to many other titles available on Steam and similar platforms.
- “This game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating and detract from the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express concern over monetization practices, highlighting issues with cash grabs and the prevalence of abandoned games, suggesting that Valve should take action to address these problems.
- “Valve needs to do something about cash grabs and abandoned games.”