Fowl Magic
- August 22, 2019
- Rouge Brick
Fowl Magic is a 2D vertically-scrolling arcade action-platformer where a chicken navigates a perilous wizard tower.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
- Fowl Magic offers a fun and engaging arcade experience with a unique twist on the endless runner genre, reminiscent of classic games like Downwell.
- The game features a variety of power-ups and unique enemy designs, providing a rewarding challenge that keeps players coming back for more.
- As a free game, Fowl Magic exceeds expectations, offering hours of entertainment and a sense of mastery as players improve their skills.
- The game suffers from technical flaws, including bugs that can trap players and a lack of customization options for resolution and controls.
- Visual quality is low due to the use of outdated pixel art, which detracts from the overall experience and may feel unpolished.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and the level design sparse, with a lack of variety in obstacles and challenges as they progress.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being shallow and poorly executed, leading to a lack of value in the overall experience. However, there are elements that show potential for exciting mechanics, suggesting that further exploration could enhance the gameplay significantly.
“That's an awesome way to make crazy gameplay happen.”
“Regardless, as a game, this is completely valueless due to the shallow gameplay and woefully bad technical execution, and should be avoided.”
“I wish this mechanic was explored more.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a deliberate use of outdated retro pixel art, which some players find unappealing compared to modern PC graphics. Additionally, the resolution and controls are fixed, limiting customization options and potentially detracting from the overall visual and gameplay experience.
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
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