Braveland Wizard

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Braveland Wizard is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Tortuga Team and was released on December 4, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Braveland Wizard is a turn-based strategy game where players control a graduate of the Academy of Magic on a journey through treacherous lands. The game features unique battles, dungeons for random encounters, and a variety of artifacts to collect. With three schools of magic, a talent tree, and a team of allies, players must strategize to defeat three cunning bosses in a hand-drawn game world.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding39 negative mentions

Braveland Wizard offers a charming and lighthearted turn-based strategy experience with a simple yet engaging gameplay style, making it accessible for casual players.
The introduction of a talent system allows for some customization and strategic choices, enhancing the gameplay compared to its predecessor.
The hand-drawn art style and whimsical presentation create an inviting atmosphere, appealing to fans of classic fantasy themes.

The game suffers from excessive grinding, requiring players to repeatedly engage in battles to earn gold and experience, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Many assets and mechanics feel recycled from the first game, leading to a lack of innovation and making it feel more like an expansion than a standalone sequel.
The linear progression and limited variety in encounters can make the gameplay feel repetitive and tedious, especially for players seeking deeper strategic elements.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
72%
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The story in Braveland Wizard is lighthearted and serves primarily as a backdrop for tactical gameplay, featuring playful dialogue and familiar fantasy tropes, though it lacks depth and memorable character arcs. While some players appreciate the charm and humor, many find the narrative to be linear, trite, and simplistic, with minimal engagement beyond basic plot points. Overall, the game prioritizes enjoyment and tactical battles over a compelling storyline, making it suitable for those seeking a casual experience rather than a rich narrative.
- “Braveland Wizard is a turn-based strategy RPG developed and published by Tortuga Team that embraces a deliberately classic approach to tactical gameplay while wrapping it in a lighthearted, storybook-style fantasy presentation.”
- “This story is about a freshly graduated wizard of the academy of magic, who must pass a final test to become a fully qualified magician.”
- “But, heck, it's fun, graphics are nice, sound and music are repeating but good enough, the story is interesting and - best of all - the humor is good.”
- “The story serves primarily as a framework for the tactical battles, filled with playful dialogue and familiar fantasy tropes rather than deep character arcs or dramatic twists.”
- “The story seems rather trite and shallow.”
- “This game has no story worth mentioning, but the developers did implement a basic plotline, with occasional NPC dialogues.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
69%
8%
Braveland Wizard offers a lighthearted, turn-based strategy RPG experience with simple mechanics that gradually encourage more strategic thinking as players progress. While the gameplay is enjoyable and visually appealing, it suffers from repetitive grinding elements and a lack of depth, making it feel linear despite some new features. Overall, it provides a casual and entertaining experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “Braveland Wizard is a turn-based strategy RPG developed and published by Tortuga Team that embraces a deliberately classic approach to tactical gameplay while wrapping it in a lighthearted, storybook-style fantasy presentation.”
- “While the mechanics themselves are easy to grasp, the game gradually encourages more thoughtful play as enemy formations become more complex and battles require smarter use of spells and positioning.”
- “The overall effect is gameplay very similar to the original Braveland, but actually more satisfying due to the increased challenge - which, of course, you can adjust as well by modifying your level.”
- “There is unfortunately a grinding mechanic with the addition of caves for experience and gold that can take quite a bit of time, especially if trying to 100% achievements.”
- “Unfortunately, it's blatantly obvious this was implemented with no actual intention of making it a playable gameplay component, but rather just as an artificial way of inflating game length without putting in the effort of doing it properly with additional nodes.”
- “Depth of gameplay is somewhat lacking and the game feels very linear despite the few branching options.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect in "Braveland Wizards" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly on harder difficulties. While some appreciate the challenge and the addition of repeatable dungeons for experience and gold, others feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the game feel more like a chore than an engaging experience. Overall, the game is seen as more grind-heavy compared to its predecessor, with players noting that it can significantly extend playtime without adding meaningful content.
- “The battles quickly become repetitive, making the game feel more tedious than engaging.”
- “Sadly, the developers felt the need to pad the game time with an immense amount of grinding.”
- “Way too grindy; need to repeat the same dungeon over and over to have enough gold/troops to advance a handful of nodes... just to repeat the process again right after.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, colorful visuals, and appealing animations, creating a polished and enjoyable aesthetic. While some reviewers note a decline in quality compared to previous titles, the overall impression is that the graphics are cute, simple, and well-suited for both casual players and younger audiences. The vibrant landscapes and thoughtful design contribute to a relaxing gameplay experience, making the visuals a standout feature of the game.
- “Visually, the game’s hand-drawn art style is one of its most appealing qualities.”
- “Beautiful landscapes, vivid graphics.”
- “The graphics are crisp and clean, and the game has that 'I just want to fight the next battle' feel, making it easy to lose track of time.”
- “The ancient HOMM games are better, have better depth and better graphics despite being over a decade older.”
- “The graphics are one of the things that seem to have taken a step back.”
- “What I do mind is that the visuals for units that have been designed for this part are worse in quality than the originals!”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The music in the game is generally praised for its gentle and atmospheric quality, enhancing the fantasy setting without being distracting. While the soundtrack is described as simple and enjoyable, some players note that it can become repetitive due to a limited number of tracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's relaxing and entertaining experience.
- “Soundtrack/music: improved from Braveland, it is simple but nice to hear and goes perfectly with the game.”
- “Honestly, the best part about this game is its soundtrack.”
- “While nice, the soundtrack can quickly grow repetitive due to a lack of tracks.”
- “The accompanying music is similarly understated, providing gentle, atmospheric tracks that support the fantasy setting without overpowering the gameplay or becoming distracting during longer play sessions.”
- “The game is very calm and the music is relaxing, but the graphics are not even hurting your eyes.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the branching paths and varied choices that encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that the overall experience lacks depth and diminishes after the second run. Although it offers different spell and army choices, the short length and limited complexity may not satisfy those seeking extensive replay value.
- “Some expanded options like branching paths with different rewards and a retooled hero power system show a desire to try new things by the developers and add some replayability.”
- “Game is short but is pretty fun; it also has decent replay value with the spell choices and army choices.”
- “It took me just a bit short of 6 hours to finish it on normal difficulty, and it also offers a hard difficulty as well as a few decisions for replayability.”
- “After that, there really isn't any replay value.”
- “Otherwise you'll need more than 2 playthroughs, and it's not really a goldmine of replay value after the second one.”
- “It took me just a bit short of 6 hours to finish it on normal difficulty and it also offers a hard difficulty as well as a few decisions for replayability.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and whimsical, appealing to both kids and adults with its cartoon-style graphics and amusing dialogue. While some gameplay elements may feel repetitive, the comedic aspects provide an entertaining distraction, making it a fun experience overall.
- “Funny little time waster masquerading as a strategy game in the vein of 'Heroes of Might and Magic'.”
- “It's ideal for kids to teach them some basics of tactical combat, and recommended even to adults who enjoy this cartoon-style of graphics and nice humor.”
- “It is semi post-apocalypse but totally worth reading because it contains some funny texts at times.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The introduction of a talent tree adds a unique element to character development, though its overall impact is considered marginal by users.
- “The talent tree adds a unique layer to character development, allowing for personalized growth and playstyles.”
- “I love how the character development system encourages players to explore different abilities and strategies.”
- “The depth of character development in this game makes each choice feel meaningful and impactful.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Braveland Wizard is designed for casual play, prioritizing enjoyment over extensive optimization or planning. However, the PC port lacks significant improvements, leading to dissatisfaction among players regarding its optimization.
- “There's a sense that Braveland Wizard is designed to be enjoyed casually, without demanding constant optimization or exhaustive planning.”
- “There’s a sense that Braveland Wizard is designed to be enjoyed casually, without demanding constant optimization or exhaustive planning.”
- “No PC optimizations: It would be acceptable if the developers actually put effort into the port, but as it stands, there are little to no improvements.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by gentle, understated music that enhances the fantasy setting without being distracting, contributing to a cozy ambiance. The storyline, while simple, adds a touch of intrigue to the overall experience.
- “The accompanying music is similarly understated, providing gentle, atmospheric tracks that support the fantasy setting without overpowering the gameplay or becoming distracting during longer play sessions.”
- “A very cozy atmosphere with a simple but slightly interesting storyline.”

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Braveland Wizard is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Braveland Wizard is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Braveland Wizard.

Braveland Wizard was released on December 4, 2014.

Braveland Wizard was developed by Tortuga Team.

Braveland Wizard has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Braveland Wizard is a single player game.

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