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.
Reviews
- The game had a lot of potential and an intriguing concept.
- Some players found the micromanaging aspects and turn-based combat enjoyable.
- The developers were initially responsive and engaged with the community.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developers for an extended period.
- Many players reported clunky controls, poor performance, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
- The game is considered abandonware, with several reviews advising against purchasing it.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of clarity and guidance, with players struggling to understand quest objectives due to the absence of a map and quest markers. Many find the initial quests frustratingly difficult, requiring excessive grinding and combat against overpowering enemies, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. Additionally, the promise of town-building is undermined by gameplay mechanics that are currently non-functional.
“There are quests to be completed to help the town you will oversee.”
“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!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered satisfactory, blending a nostalgic old-school RPG style with the appealing visuals typical of modern games. Users appreciate the aesthetic quality without needing to adjust settings, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
“Graphics look great and the music was nice.”
“And I did not even change any graphics settings in the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is limited, with the reviewer only engaging in exploration and a couple of combat scenarios, leading to a negative impression of the game overall. They express skepticism about the validity of brief reviews, suggesting that more extensive gameplay is necessary for a fair assessment.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of activities that keep you immersed in the world.”
“I found the combat mechanics to be intuitive and satisfying, making each encounter feel rewarding.”
“Exploring the village was a delightful experience, with plenty of hidden secrets and interesting characters to discover.”
“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.”
“I have always discounted negative reviews with less than 2 hours of gameplay as irrelevant, as certainly, 2 hours is too short a time to give any fair review to a game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with some users noting it as a nice addition that complements the overall experience.
“The music was nice.”
“The graphics look okay, and the music was enjoyable.”
“The music is acceptable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, as many experience poor performance 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 at times.”
“Despite having a high-end setup, I still experience frame drops and long loading times.”
