Archmage

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Archmage is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Archmage - Card trading arcade

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

Archmage successfully captures the nostalgia of the original Arcomage from Might and Magic, offering a solid gameplay experience with a large variety of cards and multiplayer options.
The developer is highly responsive and attentive to player feedback, quickly addressing bugs and issues, which enhances the overall experience.
The game is addictive and provides a fun, strategic challenge, making it a great time-waster for fans of card games.

The game suffers from persistent bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration among players.
There is a lack of players for multiplayer matches, making it difficult to find opponents and diminishing the online experience.
Recent updates have introduced issues such as incorrect win/loss tracking and graphical problems, which have negatively impacted the gameplay experience.

monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
70%
The monetization strategy includes in-app purchases for better cards, but users express frustration over persistent ads in the paid version, which they feel should be ad-free. Many report that the ads are intrusive, playing at full volume and detracting from the experience, despite having paid for the app. Overall, while the full version promises an ad-free experience, users are dissatisfied with the execution.
- “You can also buy better cards to improve your luck via in-app purchases.”
- “I paid, and I have no ads.”
- “An unadvertised perk of the full version is no ads in multiplayer.”
- “You can also buy better cards to improve your 'luck' via in-app purchases.”
- “I bought it but I'm still getting ads.”
- “Full-screen video ads in a paid app is not acceptable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them festive and appreciating the new artwork, while others feel they are dated and in need of improvement. There are also concerns about the game's visual similarities to "Acromage," which detracts from its originality. Overall, while the gameplay remains solid, the graphics seem to be a point of contention among players.
- “I appreciate all the new artwork and original cards (though classic mode with MM7 cards and art would be nice -- copyright issue?)”
- “The graphics are a little dated but the game is still the same.”
- “Great play, needs better graphics”
- “The graphics are a little dated, but the game is still the same.”
- “While I love the game, it's completely stolen from 3DO's 'Acromage,' even the artwork.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to persistent glitches and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. Users report frequent freezes, disappearing content, and ineffective updates, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable elements. Overall, while some players find the game worth enduring the issues, the stability remains a major concern.
- “This game would be fun if not for the endless glitches and bugs. Constant updates only trade one bug for another. Oh, and the dev tells you to uninstall and reinstall to get updated, but the game never works right. My entire deck of bought cards disappeared, and two days later, still no response from the dev.”
- “Multiplayer is extremely glitchy and buggy; sometimes the cards presented are not the ones being played.”
- “Lately, when the opponent discards, the card goes to the top left corner of the screen and doesn't fade into the background, causing the game to freeze.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is generally solid, featuring a variety of cards that can introduce an element of randomness. While the graphics have a festive feel, some users noted issues with victory conditions remaining unchanged after editing, which can impact the overall experience.
- “The graphics are a bit festive, but the gameplay is solid.”
- “There are a lot of cards and it can feel a bit random at times, but the gameplay loop is solid.”
- “Though it's a paid version, it shows in the app drawer as 'Archmage Lite'. Victory conditions appear to be unchanged after editing, even though they affect gameplay.”
- “There are a lot of cards, and it can feel a bit random at times, but the gameplay loop is solid.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Initially plagued by bugs, the game has since been patched to run smoothly, providing a solid experience, especially when players have evenly-matched decks.
- “Plagued with bugs initially, it has now been patched to run without much issue. The full game runs smoothly with a solid difficulty when both players have evenly-matched decks.”
- “The optimization updates have significantly improved performance, making gameplay much more enjoyable and responsive.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on balancing and optimizing the game, ensuring that every match feels fair and competitive.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game enjoyable, but there are concerns regarding the availability of the ad-free version, which some players believe they paid for but can no longer access.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around strategic gameplay where players use cards to either grow their castle, destroy enemies, or collect resources, creating an engaging and dynamic narrative experience.