Evil Wizard
- May 25, 2023
- MetaPub
- 9h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Evil Wizard" is a humorous action RPG with metroidvania elements, where you play as a defeated villain seeking revenge. Reclaim your castle from heroes by facing hordes of enemies, solving puzzles, and navigating intricate levels. Engage in high-paced, skill-based combat using melee attacks and devastating spells to crush your foes.
Reviews
- The humor is fantastic, filled with witty dialogue and pop culture references that keep the experience entertaining.
- The art style is beautiful and the game features responsive controls, making combat enjoyable and engaging.
- The game offers a good mix of exploration and challenge, with plenty of secrets to discover and a variety of bosses to fight.
- Players have reported multiple soft-locks and issues with the default control scheme, which lacks customization options.
- Some found the combat to be simplistic and the bosses to be overly tanky, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Despite the humor, some players felt that the jokes became stale quickly and did not resonate with everyone.
- humor24 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness, featuring a mix of parody, fourth-wall breaking, and witty dialogue that enhances the overall experience. While some players found the humor to become repetitive over time, many appreciated the abundance of funny moments and collectibles, making it a highlight of the gameplay. Overall, the game's comedic elements, combined with engaging visuals and accessible gameplay, contribute to its charm and appeal, particularly for fans of humorous indie titles.
“The humor is fantastic - there are so many honorable mentions in the collectibles.”
“Evil wizard is full of funny and sarcastic comments and puns.”
“It's delightful, hilarious, and full of the most whimsically devious fun I've had in a long time.”
“If any evil dude was as funny as this one, I would love to be their player any day! XD”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés that just didn't land.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its responsiveness, fluid combat mechanics, and humor, while others criticize it as unresponsive and chaotic. Overall, many players find it enjoyable and fun, particularly highlighting its unique storytelling and comedic elements.
“I absolutely love the content and gameplay.”
“One of the funniest games ever – and with good gameplay!”
“The combat mechanics and controls are very good, fluid and responsive and serve to deliver its unique story and humor, which are at its core.”
“The gameplay is an unresponsive, clusterfuck of a mess.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and detailed pixel art, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visual effects. However, some players experienced technical issues, such as softlocks, which detracted from their overall enjoyment. Despite these problems, the visual presentation remains a standout feature of the game.
“The art style is absolutely gorgeous, the level detail is also really well done, effects are as well.”
“Artwork is amazing, the pixel art is really good and there are a lot of super cool VFX.”
“The art style is a delightful treat.”
- story5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and humorous, featuring familiar tropes that are cleverly subverted, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the strong progression and excellent gameplay typical of metroidvania titles, with the narrative seamlessly integrated into the fluid combat mechanics. The art style further enriches the storytelling, making it an enjoyable journey from start to finish.
“The story is nice, with a few twists, and the progression feels great – it’s a great metroidvania.”
“It is funny and different; the art is great, and it immerses you in the story from the start.”
“It pokes fun at the very familiar trope of the hero protagonist that we are all familiar with and flips it on its head while doing so in hilarious style.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its great soundtrack, which complements the stunning pixel art visuals, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The game features a fantastic soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
“The combination of the beautiful pixel art and the captivating music creates a unique atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that a 6-10 hour game should not necessitate a lengthy 2-hour grinding achievement, indicating that excessive grinding can detract from the overall experience.
“A 6-10 hour game shouldn't require a 2-hour grinding achievement.”
“The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I spent more time grinding than actually playing the game, which is frustrating.”
