Legend of the Outlaw Mage

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Legend of the Outlaw Mage is a single player action game. It was developed by SMU Guildhall and was released on February 18, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

story17 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Visually appealing with a unique cartoony, comic-book, and western style art design.
Fun and satisfying combat with flashy, diverse spells and smooth dodging mechanics.
Well made and polished for a student project with good voice acting and fitting music.

Extremely short gameplay length, typically around 30 to 40 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Too easy with unbalanced combat where some spells are overpowered, resulting in low challenge and lack of difficulty.
Repetitive enemy types and environments with limited variety and cluttered, slow-paced storytelling that disrupts gameplay flow.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The story of the game is generally seen as short and somewhat underdeveloped, serving more as a backdrop than a deep narrative, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and emotional impact. While some players find the premise interesting and the storytelling style creative, many feel it lacks depth and leaves unanswered questions, suggesting potential for expansion in future installments. Overall, the story is appreciated as a nice complement to the gameplay but is often regarded as secondary to the game’s mechanics and visuals.
- “It's a free game that has amazing visuals and a great story.”
- “There is definitely some ways to cheese bosses but overall a really good game with a really good story (plus voice acting is nice).”
- “Great little story too, the sound design is also amazing, plus the graphics are phenomenal.”
- “"Story" seems to be just a hastily written "must have" and it's completely unnecessary, which makes it a bit cringy.”
- “There's some kind of a story here, but it doesn't really explain anything or make you care about it at all.”
- “Cons: short, story is lacking, not really difficult in any regard.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
45%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth, polished mechanics, enjoyable combat, and creative spell systems, offering a fun and visually appealing experience. However, many reviews cite its short length, lack of challenge, repetitive enemies, and some unbalanced or overshadowed mechanics, resulting in an experience that feels incomplete or more like a prototype. Overall, while accessible and engaging, the gameplay could benefit from more variety, difficulty, and content expansion.
- “Lots of fun skills to use, good enemy variety, great gameplay feel, great aesthetics.”
- “The gameplay/combat, which is the real meat of this game, feels great.”
- “A short and sweet cowboy fantasy adventure, combat feels good and fluid as well as the dodge and style mechanics.”
- “About 30 minutes of gameplay, mostly the same enemies, no real challenge or variety, but for the 30 minutes you will play it's enough.”
- “Overall gameplay feels super cheap, like a bad mobile game.”
- “It's really good game but too short and too easy; regular enemies aren't even remotely threatening, and I never lost more than 1/4 of my health bar. The dash mechanic is overshadowed because all attacks are ranged, so you seldom need it.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The game's graphics feature a distinctive and appealing cartoony art style with impressive visual effects, especially during spells and ultimates, drawing comparisons to styles like Borderlands and West of Dead. While some users note repetitive environments and simplistic enemy designs, overall the visuals are widely praised for their quality and contribution to the game's engaging aesthetic.
- “Great little story too, the sound design is also amazing, plus the graphics are phenomenal.”
- “I understand that this game is in early access, but the art style is absolutely amazing.”
- “I was really impressed by the visuals, especially on some of the ultimates.”
- “I sort of like the art style for the environments, but they are endlessly repeated and the enemies look stupid.”
- “The balancing felt slightly off and the controls were a bit off at times, and the art style did not fully compensate.”
- “The combat wasn't as satisfying, and although the visuals were eye-catching, they could not make up for gameplay issues.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
54%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and distinct tracks that complement the western-rock theme and various in-game situations. Players appreciate the soundtrack's quality, including the notable end credits song, and the added value of the DLC with the interactive soundtrack. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and experience.
- “Visually, it's an appealing game, and both sound and music are fitting and awesome.”
- “The music always feels like it fits the situation, whether it be location or combat/no-combat.”
- “Each music track feels distinct while still fitting the overall theme of western and rock that the game is going for.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing animations, such as the large gunner's running and the quirky spell charging mechanic, which add a lighthearted charm. Players appreciate the funny moments and character voices that contribute to an entertaining and playful atmosphere.
- “My favorite has to be the large gunner because his moveset is varied and his running animation is hilarious.”
- “Funny little roguelike with a tiny amount of bullet hell.”
- “I also think that the charging of the style spell is funny. I used the spell for a boss, and when I defeated the boss, it charged again. I also like the voice of Charlotte; it's cool that the effort was made to record everything.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Replayability is seen as limited in the current state, with some noting it feels more like a proof of concept. However, the presence of diverging paths and varying skill pickups adds good replay value, especially if developed into a full game with longer runs.
- “Takes about half an hour to play through once, with good replayability thanks to diverging paths and varying skill pickups.”
- “There's not much replay value, but it's more of a proof of concept, so I forgive it for that.”
- “I'd love to see it turned into a full game with longer runs and replayability features.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is poorly optimized, heavily relying on the CPU while underutilizing the GPU even when set as the primary renderer. This results in suboptimal performance and inefficient hardware usage.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a quirky western atmosphere that adds charm and a fun vibe to the roguelite experience.
- “Fun little roguelite game with a quirky western atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is negatively impacted by abrupt freezing during dialogues, where animations suddenly stop, which disrupts the overall experience.

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Legend of the Outlaw Mage is a action game.

Legend of the Outlaw Mage is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Legend of the Outlaw Mage.

Legend of the Outlaw Mage was released on February 18, 2022.

Legend of the Outlaw Mage was developed by SMU Guildhall.

Legend of the Outlaw Mage has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Legend of the Outlaw Mage is a single player game.

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