Blood of Magic

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Blood of Magic is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Stoneworks Games and was released on December 18, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Blood of Magic," explore an open world with turn-based battles, crafting, town management, and recruitment. A magical crystal fuels a powerful empire's control, creating a class of spellsword experts called Arcanists. Your journey in Auguston awaits, filled with magical capability and political implications.

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Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and potential for development, combining elements of town building, RPG, and turn-based combat.
The developers have been responsive to feedback and have shown dedication to improving the game with frequent updates.
The combat system is engaging and offers a variety of abilities and strategies, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based RPGs.

The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or improvements for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game.
Many players have reported game-breaking bugs and performance issues, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
34%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the impressive assets and realistic models, especially given the nostalgic feel reminiscent of late 90s RPGs. While some noted that the visuals could use further polishing, the game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, maintaining good performance at 1440p. Overall, it strikes a balance between old-school charm and modern graphical standards, making it appealing to fans of both styles.
- “The graphics look nice, eyes don't get tired after a few-hour session, models look great and realistic.”
- “Graphics: the assets are impressive in spite of their state.”
- “If you're looking for a good old school style RPG but enjoy the beautiful graphics of today's games, give this product a try, you won't be let down.”
- “Of course, the graphics are not comparable with Skyrim or the like.”
- “It gives the feel of late 90s RPG games with improvements on visuals.”
- “The graphics and animations aren't anything to write home about.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The story presents a classic quest-driven narrative involving resource gathering, combat against bandits and orcs, and town-building elements. However, players report significant frustrations due to a lack of guidance, such as missing quest markers and tutorials, making it difficult to progress. Overall, while the storyline exists, its execution is hampered by gameplay issues that detract from the experience.
- “At the time of writing this review, I have not been through enough of the storyline to judge it, but it is there.”
- “There are quests to be completed to help the town you will oversee.”
- “You're gathering resources all around the map, completing quests or getting them out of battles with monsters instead.”
- “Since there are no quest markers, you have no idea what NPCs need help and where to go when you do get quests.”
- “You still can't build the town; the enemy is so strong it is borderline impossible. The story consists of fighting bandits, fighting orcs, and building the town, but one of those objectives doesn't even work!”
- “At this time, I wouldn't recommend the game until they get a proper tutorial explaining what you are supposed to be doing in the game, along with a controls tutorial and quest markers.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the combat basic yet mechanically sound, and appreciating the well-developed town progression and community engagement in its alpha state. However, others express disappointment, feeling that limited gameplay experiences (like walking around and minimal combat) are insufficient to form a positive opinion, leading to negative assessments of the game. Overall, while there are promising elements, the game's current state may not meet everyone's expectations.
- “I don't know how to start... I mean there are a lot of features to talk about, the funny gameplay, but there is one thing I like very much: the community engaged development.”
- “Gameplay: town progression is well developed because you can upgrade the village and it’s very well done.”
- “To write a little on the gameplay, I only walked around in the village and played 2 combats, and it was sufficient for me to determine that this game is rubbish.”
- “Since it’s in alpha state, don’t expect too much from its gameplay and UI (well, not yet).”
- “Combat is basic, but mechanically solid.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game is well-suited to its medieval setting, described as beautiful, quiet, and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviewers found it decent and acceptable, the general consensus is that the music is enjoyable to listen to.
- “The music in this game is quite fitting to the medieval setting and is enjoyable to listen to.”
- “The music in the game is beautiful, quiet, and unobtrusive.”
- “Graphics look okay and the music was nice.”
- “The music in this game is also quite fitting to the medieval setting and is enjoyable to listen to.”
- “Decent music.”
- “The music is acceptable.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently in early access, and users report experiencing various bugs and glitches, which are expected at this stage. However, there is optimism that these issues will be resolved by the official release, indicating a solid foundation despite the current instability.
- “This review is done in the early access stage of the game, so there will be bugs and glitches that I know will be addressed and fixed by the time the game gets released.”
- “The basis is there (even though it is buggy).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's humor as a standout feature, noting its funny gameplay that contributes to an engaging experience. Additionally, the community's involvement in development adds a unique layer to the humor, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “I don't know how to start... I mean there are a lot of features to talk about, the funny gameplay, but there is one thing I like very much: the community engaged development.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for evoking a sense of adventure and discovery reminiscent of classic RPGs, creating an engaging and nostalgic experience for players.
- “The atmosphere of this game is pretty nice; it evokes a feeling of adventure and discovery reminiscent of classic RPGs.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with multiple users reporting poor performance even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications.
- “The performance isn't good, although my computer is stronger than the recommended settings.”