Click Mage

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 501 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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"Click Mage is a 2D pixel art resource gathering and building game, where you play as an apprentice to the Click Mage, stranded on a remote island. Harvest resources, upgrade your clicking power, and construct buildings to process resources and escape. The game features manageable resource amounts, with upgrades for click power, carrying capacity, and more, as well as the ability to purchase blueprints and construct new buildings for new resources."

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

92%
Audience ScoreBased on 501 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
grinding60 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and relaxing music create a cozy atmosphere.
  • Engaging gameplay loop that provides a satisfying sense of progression.
  • Great for casual play, allowing players to enjoy while multitasking or listening to podcasts.
  • Lack of automation makes resource gathering tedious, especially in the late game.
  • Game is relatively short, with many players wishing for more content or replayability.
  • Repetitive tasks can detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a grind-heavy experience.
  • gameplay66 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple and addictive clicker mechanic focused on resource gathering and upgrading, providing a cozy and engaging experience for about 5-6 hours. While the art style and soothing music enhance the overall atmosphere, many players express a desire for deeper mechanics, automation features, and more variety to prevent the gameplay loop from becoming repetitive. Overall, it’s a fun, bite-sized game that appeals to those who enjoy straightforward mechanics but may leave others wanting more complexity and content.

    • “The gameplay is simple yet addicting; as soon as something starts to feel grindy, another resource or building is unlocked, which revamps previous unlocks too.”
    • “The gameplay is very charming and engaging; it's hard to put the game down.”
    • “This is a fun, bite-sized game with cute graphics and a compelling gameplay loop.”
    • “This grind-heavy mechanic might frustrate players seeking a more streamlined progression.”
    • “However, the dopamine eventually fades as the gameplay loop fails to deliver any variety.”
    • “On the other hand, everything is done manually and there is barely any progress or change at all, meaning that from beginning to end you are doing the exact same gameplay loop of gathering resources and transporting them to buildings with some minor and gradual improvements to make you do it faster, but that is it.”
  • grinding61 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the resource collection and crafting processes tedious, especially in the mid to late game due to a lack of automation. While some enjoy the simple, relaxing nature of the grind, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to exhaustion without significant rewards. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but can become excessively grindy, particularly towards the end.

    • “It could maybe benefit from some form of automation, but the game comes to a close just before it gets super necessary, so it wasn't too tedious.”
    • “The repetitive task of manually collecting stacks of resources and ferrying them to furnaces for items like glass, ash, or charcoal can feel tedious, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable flow.”
    • “The mid-game consists of progressing through different types of materials, which on its own is a solid idea, but the cost of the quality of life and efficiency upgrades quickly outpaces their usefulness and things get very grindy.”
    • “Not a horrible game, but due to the lack of any automation at all, the game becomes extremely tedious within 30 minutes of playing.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming and cozy art style, which creates a magical atmosphere that enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the simple yet cute visuals, reminiscent of 16-bit era gaming, complemented by soothing music that contributes to the overall immersive feel. While the graphics are generally well-received, some users express a desire for slight improvements in certain areas, such as ground visuals.

    • “The game’s charming art style is a standout feature, creating a cozy and magical atmosphere.”
    • “Something that I admire about it is the beautiful pixel graphics - a lot of these cheap little clicker games look pretty rough, but this dev clearly enjoys pixel art as it's very pleasant to look at with nice animations.”
    • “The art style, sound effects, music, and overall feel of the game were all lovely!”
    • “I do wish the ground visuals were a tiny bit better and not so much an obvious repeated tile of sorts.”
    • “This was a lot of fun, would love to see an expansion and upgrades to graphics.”
    • “It’s perfect for those who appreciate simple mechanics and a cozy aesthetic but may not satisfy players seeking deeper gameplay or automation features.”
  • music24 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the cute soundtracks and relaxing sound effects, which contribute to a cozy atmosphere, although some found it less relaxing than expected. Overall, the music complements the visuals beautifully, making it a delightful addition to the gameplay.

    • “The relaxing music complements the visuals perfectly, making the gameplay feel soothing and immersive.”
    • “Lovely music, intuitive controls, and appealing visuals all for a very low price.”
    • “The music and sounds really bring out the chill atmosphere.”
    • “Music: I turned it off pretty quickly.”
    • “The art style was gentle on the eyes and the music made it cozy and slightly relaxing.”
  • story13 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting its brevity and simplicity. While some appreciate the small narrative elements that tie the gameplay together, others feel that the story is almost non-existent and could have benefited from more substantial development or cutscenes. Overall, it serves as a light backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point.

    • “I enjoyed the small bit of story it had, and all the different things you're able to make adds layers to the game.”
    • “Nice art style, a good sense of progression as new recipes and buildings are unlocked, and a neat little story to tie it all together.”
    • “This could have been enhanced with small narrative cutscenes, as the writing and story premise, while not a new approach, is well done.”
    • “But there is no depth to this one - not mechanical, strategic, or story.”
    • “Story: there was a story?”
    • “The images of the click mage and the story 'plot' were some of the worst imagery I've seen since Redfall.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, with most users noting that it offers a one-time experience rather than multiple outcomes or significant variations in gameplay. While some players found it enjoyable for casual play, they generally agreed that there isn't enough incentive to replay it extensively.

    • “I could see this having some good game loop, NG+ features to up the replay value, but I enjoyed my time with it and could see playing it again on an evening where I want to play something but not have to think too hard about it.”
    • “Little things to add to replayability, have an option to restart but with 'larger' amounts needed.”
    • “This is not really a replayable game with different outcomes.”
    • “Roughly 5 hours of gameplay with limited production buildings and minimal replay value.”
    • “I wouldn't say there is replay value; once is enough for this type of game.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming art style and cozy, magical feel, creating a laid-back and visually appealing experience. The detailed sound effects and soothing music enhance the overall ambiance, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive environment.

    • “The game's charming art style is a standout feature, creating a cozy and magical atmosphere.”
    • “It delivers a cozy atmosphere, an easy-to-digest loop, and an enjoyable experience overall.”
    • “The music and sounds really bring out the chill atmosphere.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted and amusing moments, particularly when playing with friends, which leads to funny conversations and discoveries. Players find joy in unexpected situations, like encountering a laggy island filled with wood, contributing to a cozy and entertaining gaming experience.

    • “I came back to a full island of wood that lagged the hell out of the game, which to be fair was a hilarious find.”
    • “Overall, a good game to spend an evening with, especially if you are playing with some friends. It makes for hilarious conversations as you discover more recipes!”
    • “It's a cozy game since it doesn't require you to burn your brain cells or be overstimulated.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game is perceived as cute and wholesome, providing a generally chill experience, though some players noted that the fast scrolling between areas can induce discomfort.

    • “I found this game really cute and wholesome.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no glitches, missing items, or significant issues. The gameplay experience is smooth and well-optimized, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.

    • “No glitches, no missing items, great gameplay loop.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is generally well-optimized, with players reporting a smooth experience free from glitches or performance issues.

    • “A neat game that's fairly optimized; I didn't encounter any problems, glitches, or anything of that sort.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
4-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 17 analyzed playthroughs

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