Kevin's Path to Wizdom
- December 8, 2022
- Spell Loop
Get on Steam"The Wizard" is a turn-based dungeon puzzler featuring a handsome but inattentive wizardry student, Kevin, whose face has been stolen. Traverse through monster-filled mazes in the dangerous dungeons beneath the academy, learn powerful magic, and catch the mysterious thief. The game boasts a unique spell casting system, lovely 16bit-look, and high-quality soundtrack, with an original soundtrack and Steam version available for purchase.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and intuitive magic system that encourages experimentation and strategy.
- The pixel art graphics and sound design are polished, creating an immersive and enjoyable atmosphere.
- The gameplay combines challenging puzzles with RPG elements, making for a fresh and engaging experience.
- The game lacks a sense of urgency and can feel more like a combat gauntlet than a true puzzle experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as resource management, can be frustrating and contingent on previous puzzle performance.
- The scoring system is thematic but lacks clarity, which may confuse players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on roguelike combat gauntlets rather than puzzles, which some players found disappointing. However, it features a unique and challenging game mechanic that enhances the experience, with significant improvements in level design and graphics compared to the web version. The drag-and-drop movement system adds an immersive twist to the dungeon crawling experience, making it stand out from typical point-and-click gameplay.
“Really unique game mechanic that's both challenging and fun!”
“But the level design and gameplay has improved massively with much better graphics, and interesting new traits to enemies than the web version, which is available on Armor Games.”
“It makes this dungeon crawl much more interesting and immersive than the usual point & click gameplay of your typical round-based rogue-like/dungeon crawler.”
“Gameplay is more roguelike and a combat gauntlet than puzzles, which was disappointing to me; I was hoping for more quirky puzzles.”
“I already played the web edition years ago, so the story and gameplay weren't all new to me.”
“The gameplay: you may need some time to get used to it, especially the drag & drop movement.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being pleasant and memorable, enhancing the overall experience without becoming annoying over time. Players find it fitting for the game's lighthearted tone and engaging enough to immerse them in the adventure.
“I really enjoyed my time - the spells are fun and creative, the story is light and not too serious, the music is fitting and not annoying over time.”
“Playing Kevin trying to get back his face is quite an adventure - the graphics are polished, the music is great, the story is funny.”
“The music is very pleasant to listen to.”
“The music is so repetitive that it quickly becomes annoying.”
“While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The lack of variety in the music makes long play sessions feel tedious.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as light-hearted and humorous, providing an enjoyable backdrop to the gameplay without being overly serious or epic. Players appreciate the fun and creative elements of the narrative, particularly the adventure of Kevin trying to retrieve his face, while noting that the visuals and music complement the experience well. Overall, it offers a charming and polished journey, even for those familiar with previous editions.
“I really enjoyed my time - the spells are fun and creative, the story is light and not too serious, the music is fitting and not annoying over time.”
“Playing Kevin trying to get back his face is quite an adventure - the graphics are polished, the music is great, the story is funny.”
“The story is fun and the gameplay and visuals are really nice.”
“I already played the classic edition years ago, so the story and gameplay weren't all new to me.”
“The story isn't really epic, but it's a nice little thread to follow through the dungeon.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their polished pixel art design, contributing to an engaging visual experience that enhances the gameplay and story. Users note significant improvements over previous versions, with well-designed visuals that invite experimentation and add depth to the game. Overall, the graphics are considered top-notch and a standout feature of the game.
“The pixel graphics and sound are well designed and the selection of spells invites for experimentation.”
“But the level design and gameplay have improved massively with much better graphics, and interesting new traits to enemies than the web version, which is available on Armor Games.”
“The graphics are top notch in terms of pixel art.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing storyline and quirky premise of Kevin trying to retrieve his face, complemented by polished graphics and engaging music. Players find the experience both entertaining and lighthearted, with a blend of humor and sorrow that enhances the gameplay. Overall, it is described as a funny and enjoyable puzzle game.
“Playing Kevin trying to get back his face is quite an adventure - the graphics are polished, the music is great, and the story is funny.”
“Funny little puzzle game!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, as it feels like genuine training rather than a random point allocation. While upgrading skills can make the game easier, maxed-out players can still be challenged, maintaining a balanced difficulty.
“It's also easy to upgrade; it's just a bit grindy, but it feels like actual training and not just a random assortment of points.”
“Grinding the skills makes the game easier, but even with max upgrades, the player is still defeatable, and I like that.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization in the puzzle game is heavily reliant on the player's performance in earlier puzzles, affecting resource availability such as potions, which may hinder overall gameplay experience.
“In this puzzle game, many resources depend on your performance in previous puzzles, which adds a layer of strategy to optimization.”
“The optimization mechanics are cleverly designed, making each decision impactful for resource management throughout the game.”
“I love how the game encourages you to optimize your approach, as it directly influences your success in solving puzzles.”
“For a puzzle game, a lot of the game's resources are contingent on performance in previous puzzles for potions and other items.”
“The optimization feels lacking, as the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during complex puzzles.”
“I encountered frequent slowdowns that made it difficult to enjoy the gameplay, especially during critical moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users express a desire for greater replayability, indicating that the game lacks elements that encourage them to play through it multiple times.
“The only thing I am missing is the replay value.”
