Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime

About

Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime is a Casual game with fantastic mechanics, amazing graphics, and the chance to master magic while guarding the realm. However, the game is very grind-heavy, contains many bugs, and has excessive advertisements. Despite its flaws, it offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime screenshot

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,311 reviews

gameplay53 positive mentions

monetization525 negative mentions

The game has a unique art style and engaging gameplay.
It offers a variety of spells and upgrade options, allowing for different strategies.
The game is fun and can be played without forced ads, providing optional rewards for watching ads.

Progression is extremely slow, especially after level 10, making it feel grindy.
The targeting system is poorly designed, often ignoring enemies attacking the wall.
Many players experience issues with ad rewards not being granted, leading to frustration.

monetization
563 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players labeling it a "cash grab." While some appreciate the absence of forced ads, they criticize the heavy reliance on optional ads for rewards, which often fail to deliver, leading to frustration. Additionally, the game's progression is perceived as excessively slow without spending money, and many players express a desire for a one-time purchase option to permanently remove ads.
- “Enjoyable game, seems pretty well balanced with a good monetization strategy that is not too overbearing.”
- “Great game, no ads unless you want to watch them for bonuses.”
- “It's a pretty addicting game and no ads being forced into your face is a blessing.”
- “Sadly it's ruined by extremely greedy monetization.”
- “So many mechanics that require money or sitting through dozens of ads for the 'free' rewards, which aren't really going to help you progress.”
- “It's just another cash grab fake ad game and trying to get people addicted to spend some money.”
grinding
207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-focused, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive amount of grinding required to progress, especially after reaching higher levels. While some find the grinding manageable or even enjoyable, a significant number feel it becomes tedious and repetitive, often leading to a pay-to-win scenario for faster advancement. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has fun elements, the grinding aspect is a major drawback that can hinder enjoyment.
- “By level 3, you already start losing if you're not offered the log, and by level 4, you can't clear it without farming previous levels.”
- “Without paying real money, you're going to be grinding for weeks just to pass 1 level.”
- “The game is enjoyable but progression is incredibly slow; grinding becomes necessary almost immediately.”
gameplay
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring simple mechanics with some depth, but it suffers from issues like slow pacing, a frustrating RNG-based card draw system, and a heavy reliance on ads and pay-to-win mechanics. Many players express dissatisfaction with the energy system, which limits playtime, and the lack of clear instructions on certain mechanics. While the art style and overall concept are praised, the gameplay experience is often marred by grindiness and unclear progression paths.
- “Gameplay is simple, easy to figure out, and rather addicting.”
- “The gameplay itself and the variety of abilities keeps it interesting.”
- “Fun and engaging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a bit slow.”
- “There's also how so many of the mechanics lead towards buying, but... it's a mobile game so that's to be expected.”
- “No actual gameplay or strategy, just a DPS check every stage.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
43%
6%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of hand-drawn doodles and early 2000s flash games. However, some players express disappointment with inconsistencies between the advertised visuals and the actual in-game graphics, as well as issues with the user interface design. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, it is noted that the graphics could benefit from improvements in certain areas, particularly in menu design and performance.
- “So fun and the art style is gorgeous and cute.”
- “The graphics, while simple, are actually very well done and amusing to watch.”
- “This game's art style is amazing; I didn't think it would work, but it's great.”
- “Also, not the title of the game, graphics seem different than the images.”
- “It's just a tower defense game minus decent graphics.”
- “Worst game I ever played; even a low graphic game is better. I can't even get to the first 10 levels; it is not how it seems in ads.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly when interacting with ads or attempting to unlock rewards. Many players express frustration over the buggy ad system, which often fails to deliver promised rewards, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, the persistent technical issues detract from overall satisfaction, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “The one issue I have encountered is when watching an ad to unlock a reward, upon returning to the game screen it freezes.”
- “It would have been a 5-star game, but out of nowhere the app stopped working yesterday. It freezes on the opening screen and won't load past it. I've uninstalled and reinstalled, and it still won't work. I really loved this game, and this blows.”
- “The game either freezes or crashes.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and expressing frustration over the continued use of Christmas music well into January. While some enjoy the option to turn off the music, others have noted that the recent updates have not improved the situation, leading to a desire for more variety and timely updates. Overall, the music aspect seems to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of users.
- “Really liking the game and how they don't force ads down our necks, as we choose to watch them for rewards while we do other stuff such as getting a drink and not able to play the actual game. The Santa style update today with the added music literally made us go 'oh noooo' 😒 so we deducted 1 star for that as we liked the previous music and style much more.”
- “I only got it though because of an ad that was playing Attack on Titan music and had titans in the gameplay.”
- “Love the music.”
- “The music is a bit repetitive, but it can be turned off, so no issue there.”
- “Still playing Christmas music at the end of January.”
- “Fun game, but being the end of January and it's still Christmas music, I suspect that support/updates in this game are non-existent.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story aspect of the game is noted for its complexity and potential, but many users express a desire for more engaging quest events and a deeper storyline. Some players find the current narrative insufficient and suggest improvements, such as better integration with daily missions and more rewarding gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the storytelling could benefit from expansion and refinement.
- “Its a good game with ultra realistic graphics and a very complex story.”
- “Needs more than a story mode though, but great potential.”
- “Wish there was more storyline.”
- “Ads are opt-in, but all are the story-long ones and rewards often don't work.”
- “It's a good game with ultra realistic graphics and a very complex story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, players find the game's replayability to be high, with many enjoying the fun skill combos and gem options. However, some express concerns about energy limitations affecting playtime, while others note that replaying previous levels becomes increasingly easier.
- “Art style: 9/10, gameplay loop: 8/10, replayability: 10/10. No ads: 11/10. Love this game; I have a lot of fun playing.”
- “Although, I will say the replayability of previous levels just gets easier and easier.”
- “The gameplay loop is enjoyable, but the replayability feels lacking after a few runs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the stamina system, which users find particularly amusing, contributing to an overall comedic experience that many describe as "hilarious" and "so funny."
- “The stamina system is hilarious.”
- “It's genuinely funny.”
- “So funny!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's progress scaling is reported to be unoptimized, leading to potential issues in gameplay balance and pacing.
- “Progress scaling is unoptimized.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Resource management feels inefficient, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes positive emotions, although some express frustration with the slow pace of earning in-game currency.
- “This game takes you on an emotional journey that stays with you long after you've finished playing.”
- “The characters are so well-developed that you can't help but feel deeply connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
- “Every choice you make has a significant emotional impact, making the story feel personal and engaging.”