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Idle Wizard

87%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, monetization
87% User Score Based on 2,414 reviews

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RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a miriad ways!

Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
Idle Wizard screenshot
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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,414 reviews
gameplay70 positive mentions
grinding52 negative mentions

  • Idle Wizard offers a captivating idle experience with a magical twist, featuring unique classes and satisfying progression.
  • The game has a lot of depth and customization options, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and builds.
  • The community is active and supportive, with frequent updates from the developers that keep the game fresh and engaging.
  • The game can feel grindy and requires significant active play to progress, which may detract from the idle experience.
  • Some players find the early game slow and tedious, with a steep learning curve that can be overwhelming.
  • There are reports of bugs and issues with saving progress, which can lead to frustration for players.
  • gameplay
    326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this idle game is characterized by its deep mechanics and extensive customization options, making it engaging for both idle and active players. While it starts off simple, the game gradually introduces complex systems and unique class mechanics that encourage experimentation and strategic planning. Frequent updates and a variety of playstyles ensure that players remain engaged over the long term, although some may find the early pacing slow and the learning curve steep.

    • “While it’s an idle game at its core, the deep mechanics and customization options keep it engaging for active players too.”
    • “The game has a depth of mechanics and fun I rarely find in idle games.”
    • “There's a ton of different mechanics that all work together interestingly, there's a bunch of classes to unlock and that all have unique takes on spells, there's a ton of pets that work for different strategies, tons of stuff.”
    • “Gameplay lacks any serious interpretation of depth beyond the ability to consider one number is higher than any other number, and while my cats aren't capable of much beyond this, PC gamers are.”
    • “The mechanic wasn't idle at all and took a lot of the fun away as you had to be active.”
    • “After a day or so of finding out new stuff you'll be left with active gameplay and quick prestiges with lots of boredom in between, because it all boils down to your best skill combo.”
  • graphics
    110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are often praised for their unique and charming art style, which enhances the magical atmosphere and contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment. While some players find the visuals to be top-notch and well-crafted, others note that certain elements can appear cheap or bland, particularly in the interface and backgrounds. Overall, the aesthetic is a defining feature that resonates with many players, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and simplicity.

    • “The art style is very personal, and enriches the magical atmosphere the game wants to build.”
    • “An incredibly well-made idler with remarkably deep class mechanics, interesting skill combos, an RNG gear system that somehow doesn't annoy me, great visuals, and a very kind community on top of that.”
    • “The graphics are top-notch, and the gameplay is so easy, even a sloth could master it.”
    • “There's not much to the graphics.”
    • “Unfortunately, this game's artwork, mostly evident in the character icons, is rather poor.”
    • “Tried but I couldn't keep playing past the initial minutes because of the graphics and the weird interface.”
  • grinding
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely regarded as both tedious and essential, with many players noting that while it can be slow and repetitive, it also offers rewarding progression through experimentation and class diversity. Some find the grind enjoyable, especially in the context of idle gameplay, while others criticize it as overly demanding, suggesting that it may deter those lacking patience. Overall, the game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding, which can be both a barrier and a source of satisfaction for players.

    • “I've done some grindy bullshit in games like Antimatter Dimensions and Idle Leaf Blower, but this is just hostile game design.”
    • “It's an idle game in the loose sense that it can be played idle... but unless you want to spend weeks grinding out every major milestone after tier 2 classes, I'd honestly say just avoid it.”
    • “Way too grindy, even by free-to-play idle standards.”
  • monetization
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game is generally viewed as fair and non-intrusive, with microtransactions primarily offering optional enhancements rather than essential gameplay advantages. Players can enjoy the game fully without spending money, as in-game purchases are not required to progress or achieve all content. While some users criticize the presence of microtransactions as a cash grab, many appreciate that they are more akin to quality-of-life improvements and do not disrupt the overall experience.

    • “Free to play, microtransactions are not needed to progress.”
    • “There are microtransactions but they are optional and don't block your progress artificially.”
    • “Similarly, while there are microtransactions, it's not one of those games that has its hands outstretched for your hard-earned every two minutes; you don't *have* to spend a penny.”
    • “Just a time waster with a disgusting monetization system.”
    • “It's a transparent cash grab.”
    • “An early, edgy flash game that has the audacity to ask for microtransactions.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its vibe and atmospheric quality, often describing it as catchy and fitting for the game's theme. However, several reviews express a desire for more variety, noting that the current selection is limited to a few tracks or even just one. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience, there is a consensus that additional tracks would significantly improve it.

    • “Tons of content, active developers, no information overload, lots of spells and features music that gets stuck in your head and comes bundled with a good, helpful community.”
    • “Good music, well updated, interesting progressions.”
    • “And, if I may, there's only one music track for the game, but it's actually really good (it kind of feels like moody dungeon synth).”
    • “I do not care for the art style and the music is just an ambient loop.”
    • “Would like to see more music tracks being added for gameplay.”
    • “The music is dark and moody, and while it fits, I couldn't listen to it for too long.”
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as surprisingly engaging, with a mix of challenges and plot twists that keep players interested, earning ratings as high as 8/10. However, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth and context, with many elements feeling random and disconnected, which can detract from the overall experience. While it offers a fun story for those who seek it, others find the lack of a coherent plot and excessive micromanagement to be a drawback.

    • “For all of you that also want a story of sorts, this has a surprisingly good one.”
    • “I especially loved the story.”
    • “Very interesting game presents a lot of challenges and plot twists.”
    • “There's not really any context or story to speak of; I have basically no idea what unlocks half the upgrades because a lot of them just randomly show up on my list to buy part-way through my runs; the system is daunting as hell for newcomers but too shallow to provide any difficulty or meaning in deciphering it; and the amount of micromanaging required for no reason on the central spell system adds pointless tedium.”
    • “Story would have helped to drive the game forward.”
    • “Not a whole lot to say about it; it's a cute time sink that is as active or passive as you prefer and which lacks any real story elements or plot to progress through, so you engage as you wish.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its enchanting and magical qualities, enhanced by a unique art style that complements the music and overall experience. While some reviews note a lack of depth compared to other titles in the idle genre, the haunting and mystical ambiance, along with attention to detail, creates an engaging environment that players find enjoyable. Overall, the atmosphere is described as rich, flavorful, and immersive, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The art style is very personal, and enriches the magical atmosphere the game wants to build.”
    • “This game has great art, a fantastic atmosphere, a lot of flavor, and constantly unfolding game systems with clearly defined goals and milestones.”
    • “A really fun idler with a haunting and mystical atmosphere that I greatly enjoy.”
    • “Idle Wizard employs an enchanting atmosphere, though it lacks depth compared to other games in the idle genre.”
    • “Imagine a venture capitalist game without the awful humor and unrewarding progression, and with a smidgen of spooky goth atmosphere.”
    • “Fun little idle clicker game with a gloomy, magical atmosphere.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both simple and effective, with players finding it genuinely funny despite its straightforward gameplay. The combination of a spooky goth atmosphere and whimsical wizardry adds to the comedic experience, making it enjoyable and engaging. Overall, players appreciate the humor, often finding themselves laughing at various elements throughout the game.

    • “This game is hilarious because it's such simple gameplay that still somehow does make you feel like an actual wizard locked away in his tower doing wizard things.”
    • “Funny game, the wiki is a good place to go if you get stuck.”
    • “And some of those made me laugh.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and minimal system drain, running well in terms of frames per second. However, it is noted to be incredibly complex with significant potential for optimization, supported by an engaged developer and community.

    • “Incredibly complex, with a lot of room for optimization, and the devs and community are amazing.”
    • “Mathematical optimization puzzle.”
    • “The game runs smoothly in terms of fps, and it's only a small drain on your system.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that can lead to crashes and freezes, particularly when multitasking or after prolonged use. While some find the experience enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game is prone to instability and can be easily broken under certain conditions.

    • “Horribly buggy and very obtuse.”
    • “I use my desktop to host a few apps and stuff and it needs to stay on 24/7, but there's a little issue that I can't be bothered fixing that freezes my rig if it is screen-locked and the power fluctuates even a bit.”
    • “I broke this game by just playing it and getting too much mana through offline working. When I try to load it up, it tells me I earned 8.68e651485 mana, which seems to be too much because the game freezes and refuses to function.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players describe the emotional aspect of the game as a deeply rewarding and wholesome experience, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings. However, there is also a cautionary note suggesting that immersing oneself in the game may lead to a detachment from real-life social interactions and happiness.

    • “Being part of this ever-developing game has so far been a wholesome and rewarding experience.”
    • “If you can, if you want a normal, happy life, with friends and sun touching your skin every now and then, run, turn away now and run for your (social) life.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability due to its intriguing blend of RPG and idler mechanics, extensive content, and deep gameplay systems. Players appreciate the fair handling of premium currency, which enhances the experience without resorting to pay-to-win tactics. Additionally, the absence of ads and the effective reset mechanic contribute to its long-lasting replay value.

    • “Good replayability/reset mechanic.”
    • “No ads, and a very, very long replay value, for free.”
    • “Super intriguing mashup of RPG/idler mechanics, huge amount of content, good replayability, deep mechanics, and a fair approach to premium currency mechanics.”

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75h Median play time
1233h Average play time
36-450h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 18 analyzed playthroughs

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