Blood of Magic
- December 18, 2015
- Stoneworks Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and potential for an engaging RPG experience.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to player feedback and have been active in updating the game.
- The turn-based combat system and town-building mechanics offer interesting gameplay elements.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or improvements for an extended period.
- The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the game.
- Many players have reported game-breaking bugs and performance issues that hinder the overall experience.
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the impressive assets and realistic models, especially given the nostalgic late 90s RPG feel. While some noted that the visuals could use further polishing, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and comfortable for extended play sessions. However, comparisons to top-tier titles like Skyrim highlight that the graphics may not reach the highest standards in the genre.
“Graphics look nice, eyes don't get tired after a few-hour session, models look great and realistic.”
“The assets are impressive in spite of its 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.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game appears to be underdeveloped and hindered by gameplay mechanics, with players struggling to progress due to a lack of guidance, such as missing quest markers and inadequate tutorials. While there are quests related to gathering resources and helping the town, the overwhelming difficulty of battles and the inability to build the town detract from the overall narrative experience. Many players recommend waiting for improvements before fully engaging with the storyline.
“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.”
“The story consists of fighting bandits, fighting orcs, and building the town.”
“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.”
“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!”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mixed experience; while one user found the game lacking after minimal exploration and combat, another praised the engaging community-driven development and solid mechanics, particularly noting the well-developed town progression and basic yet effective combat system. Overall, the game is still in alpha, suggesting that further improvements are expected.
“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.”
“As this review states, for an alpha build, the mechanics are solid.”
“To write a little on the gameplay, I only walked around in the village and played two 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.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-suited to its medieval setting, described as beautiful, quiet, and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall experience. While some users find it decent and enjoyable, opinions vary slightly on its impact. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently in early access, leading to the presence of bugs and glitches; however, users are optimistic 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's humor as a standout feature, noting its funny gameplay elements. Additionally, the community's involvement in the game's development adds a unique layer of engagement that enhances the overall comedic experience.
“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.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep me laughing throughout.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that adds to the overall charm of the game, making each interaction a delight.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for evoking a sense of adventure and discovery reminiscent of classic RPGs, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere of this game is pretty nice; it evokes a feeling of adventure and discovery reminiscent of classic RPGs.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, with performance issues persisting even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications.
“The performance isn't good, although my computer is stronger than the recommended settings.”
“The game frequently lags and stutters, making it nearly unplayable.”
“Even on lower settings, the frame rate drops significantly during intense moments.”
