Land of the Mage Lords

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Land of the Mage Lords is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Rafe's Games and was released on January 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Summon troops and use magic to defeat mage lords and other foes while surviving attacks from their followers. Learn new spells and recruit troops with unique powers. Venture across the land, battling ever stronger enemies until reaching the evil Mage King.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

grinding1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic flash games, making it enjoyable for players looking for a similar vibe.
It features a variety of spells and units, allowing for some strategic gameplay, especially in adapting builds for different levels.
As a free game, it provides a decent amount of fun and entertainment for a short playtime, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with certain units and spells being overwhelmingly better than others, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The interface and controls are clunky, making it difficult to manage spells and units effectively, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the game to be too simplistic and easy, with a lack of depth that results in a repetitive experience after a short time.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic, retro style that some players appreciate, finding them charming and reminiscent of childhood games. However, opinions are divided, with some users criticizing the visuals as poor and lacking quality. Overall, the graphics seem to elicit a mix of fondness and disappointment among players.
- “I appreciated the purposefully dated graphics; they made it feel very nostalgic.”
- “I remember a similar game from my childhood - these graphics are better than the game I recall.”
- “Graphics have a neat retro style.”
- “The graphics and sound suck, but that's fine.”
- “How come you don't even know that the visuals for this game are bad?”
- “No good graphics examples?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences several stability issues, including minor glitches where units occasionally target terrain instead of enemies, impacting overall gameplay.
- “There are lots of little glitches, like units shooting at terrain instead of enemies.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being below expectations, with users expressing disappointment in its execution and comparing it unfavorably to the more engaging mechanics of games like Age of War.
- “Below average; I was expecting some Age of War-type gameplay, but it's just really poorly made.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the music in the game could be improved, suggesting that enhanced sound effects would also contribute positively to the overall audio experience.
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The sound effects are underwhelming and don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I wish there were more engaging tracks; the current ones are forgettable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game features no grinding, allowing for a more streamlined and enjoyable experience without the need for repetitive tasks.