Counter Spell

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Counter Spell is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Abnormal Software and was released on October 5, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Counter Spell" combines elements of classic role playing games with modern stealth-based shooters. Single player, multiplayer coop, and competitive multiplayer are all supported with different game modes for each. An open, streaming world makes for an exciting sandbox to adventure in!

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Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging RPG experience with a variety of classes and game modes, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The developer is highly active in updating the game and addressing community feedback, which enhances the overall experience and keeps the game fresh.
The game features a large, well-designed world filled with hidden areas and quests, providing a sense of exploration and adventure.

The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with enemy difficulty and class viability, making some gameplay experiences frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with quest tracking and AI behavior, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
The graphics and sound design are considered subpar by some players, leading to a less immersive experience compared to other titles in the genre.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and fitting for its indie aesthetic, with a unique voxelized style that enhances the overall experience. While some users note minor glitches and a lack of significant improvement over time, the simplistic design is appreciated for its clean and enjoyable visuals. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay, with many reviewers emphasizing that they do not detract from the fun and engagement of the game.
- “They just re-did all of the graphics and really outdid themselves with creating their own unique voxelized style.”
- “The graphic design is beautiful yet simplistic.”
- “Graphics are clean and enjoyable.”
- “Very little progress in over 2 years of development other than a few minor graphical changes.”
- “There's just a number of pathfinding and graphical glitches to fix.”
- “The graphics are like Roblox gone even more wrong than it normally is.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The game's story mode features a variety of quests and missions, providing opportunities for exploration and loot collection, though some players have noted issues with quest tracking and completion. While the quest mode offers replayability and can be enjoyed solo or cooperatively, it lacks a dialogue system and detailed quest lines, leading to some confusion during gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the questing experience but suggest improvements in quest mechanics and tracking for a smoother experience.
- “This game offers a single player campaign with many different quests and missions and tons of loot, mobs, and exploration.”
- “Tons of loot, tons of different enemies, and lots of quests = awesome!”
- “Fun RPG/FPS with quests for solo play and a multitude of gameplay modes for co-op or multiplayer.”
- “I can't recommend Reforged though in its current state; play the original story instead.”
- “Note: this game does not have a dialogue system or detailed quest lines.”
- “The quest tracking is terrible and confusing.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its depth and fun mechanics, particularly in co-op modes, while others find it repetitive and lacking polish. Despite its simple RPG elements and dated graphics, many enjoy the engaging features and variety of gameplay options, though some mechanics could benefit from clearer tutorials. Overall, it offers a blend of enjoyable experiences, especially when played with friends.
- “For something with relatively simple RPG mechanics, it's surprisingly deep and well thought out in its gameplay despite being simplistic in every other aspect.”
- “Fun RPG/FPS with quests for solo play and a multitude of gameplay modes for co-op or multiplayer.”
- “The artwork is still beautiful, don't get me wrong, but it also has solid gameplay, lots and lots of content, and multiplayer.”
- “For a no-budget one-man-army game, it looks nice but is incredibly repetitive, and the mechanics are rather boring.”
- “Some mechanics have changed, but overall, it's still not very well polished.”
- “The map is small, and the gameplay is simple.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Overall, reviews indicate that the game is not overly grindy, allowing for a more relaxed exploration experience, especially for new players. However, some users noted that reaching the maximum level can feel grindy, particularly during a second playthrough with the same class, despite the game's replayability and farming mechanics for gear sets.
- “It is not grindy whatsoever.”
- “And late game when you're wanting to hit level 20, it feels so grindy.”
- “There isn't any way to 'fix' this; I just found the game gets a bit grindy on your second playthrough with a similar class.”
- “If you are someone who dislikes the path that games have been going down in recent years and wish that you could go back to when games were less grindy and restrictive, and allowed you to freely explore and enjoy the world at your own pace, then be sure to give this one a try!”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse range of monsters, six character classes, and multiple game modes, including story and farming for gear. However, some players note that the quest mode may have limited replayability once players become familiar with the locations of hidden items. Overall, the combination of these elements contributes to a robust replay value.
- “Has replayability through the story mode, or you can simply farm for the best gear out there.”
- “With 6 classes and various game modes, it has good replayability, not to mention the farming aspect to get gear sets you'd want.”
- “Quest mode may have limited replayability once you learn the location of hidden quest items.”
- “There's a lot of replayability in this game from what I can tell.”
- “Lots of monsters will make the game have more replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable but tends to be perceived as generic and forgettable, with some players appreciating its retro style.
- “The music is enjoyable, if generic.”
- “Music - my type of music, retro-ish.”
- “The in-game music is bland and forgettable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including significant pathfinding and graphical glitches, leading to an overall experience described as an unbalanced mess.
- “Extremely buggy and poorly balanced.”
- “There's just a number of pathfinding and graphical glitches to fix.”
- “An absolute buggy, unbalanced mess.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as both entertaining and functional, particularly in multiplayer scenarios where players can strategically revive friends without abandoning them in chaotic situations. Overall, the comedic elements are appreciated, adding to the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Aside from being hilarious with friends, this is a great mechanic that gives you control over where you want to spend time reviving them without having to leave them to die because they fell down in a crowded street.”