Machick

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 68 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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In "Machick," players construct magical wands to combat an anti-magic frog army and save the forest. Gameplay involves crafting wands with unique components, strategic combat, and solving puzzles to progress. With each battle, players gain experience, unlock new skills, and advance the epic storyline.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The visuals are stunning and create an enchanting atmosphere, with vibrant colors and imaginative backgrounds.
  • The wand customization and crafting mechanics are innovative and add depth to the gameplay, allowing for unique builds and strategies.
  • The game is fun and addictive, with a lighthearted theme and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • There are significant bugs and optimization issues, including disappearing graphics and UI elements, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The game lacks variety in level-ups and weapon balance, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few runs.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the lack of a health bar and confusing artifact interactions, can lead to frustrating experiences.
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its fluidity, intuitive mechanics, and engaging wand customization, which allows for creative combinations and strategies. While some users noted minor bugs and peculiar design choices, these did not significantly detract from the overall fun and addictive nature of the game. The lighthearted tone and humorous references enhance the experience, making it a standout in the roguelike genre.

    • “The gameplay is super fluid and intuitive, easy to pick up, and most importantly: for as long as I played, I wasn't able to notice any bugs that could ruin my fun.”
    • “I absolutely love the wand mechanics and how creative and individualized you can make them.”
    • “The game mechanics are very solid for a survivors-like, and the wand customization is also a creative and fun idea.”
    • “Also, there are some weird gameplay/design decisions by the devs which makes the game bad or weird at best.”
    • “My gameplay loop consists of me dying and restarting.”
    • “One point to note is that there are a few small bugs here and there, nothing major, your gameplay experience will not be impacted, but it's something for the devs to keep in mind and polish a little bit.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and captivating visuals, which enhance the overall experience. While some users noted issues with disappearing graphics and UI during longer sessions, the game's lighthearted and humorous aesthetic, along with its customization options, contribute to its addictive gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The first thing that caught my attention was the visuals; the art is so nice that it actually left me a little mesmerized.”
    • “Very fun lighthearted game, cute graphics and addicting wand crafting gameplay!”
    • “Okay, I loved it and the visuals are insane too, I'll play it for a long time for sure.”
    • “Graphics randomly disappearing (including enemies/projectiles that can still kill you!), the UI will disappear randomly during longer runs (15 min+).”
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    • “It's a simple game with a charming art style and tons of customization, making every playthrough feel different.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its addictive quality and seamless integration with the visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users reported issues with overlapping music and glitches that affected playback, detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, despite minor technical problems.

    • “The soundtrack was perfectly tailored and is addictive to listen to on loop.”
    • “Very interesting game, I loved the visuals and soundtrack. Everything works well and I'm sure I'll try to unlock all achievements!”
    • “The art is good, as are the sound effects and music.”
    • “I encountered a small bug where if I pressed 'play again' after dying, the music would overlap on itself, and even persisted when I went back to the hub.”
    • “Glitches and bugs, game freezing, music not stopping to play, and more.”
  • humor5 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with its clever references and amusing gameplay reminiscent of titles like Vampire Survivors. The lighthearted tone and funny mechanics keep players engaged and entertained, even amidst occasional bugs that add to the charm. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it both enjoyable and memorable.

    • “This game is so damn good, reminds me of Vampire Survivors with better graphics and funnier gameplay. All the skills and power-ups are references to chickens, which make you laugh while you're concentrated on climbing up in the game.”
    • “I haven't enjoyed a game so much in a while; I love the humor of it.”
    • “Really fun to stop the frog rule of the land. It's a little buggy at times, but it is like Skyrim bugs—funny and fun to see.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting significant issues such as freezing during boss fights, glitches, and persistent bugs that can disrupt gameplay. While some find the bugs amusing and reminiscent of Skyrim's charm, others express frustration over the game's technical problems.

    • “Really good game for cheap, but I am confused why the third stage freezes at the boss fight at 10 minutes and 10 seconds. It won't continue, and I've tried 3 times now. Is there a fix, or can I just go to the 4th stage somehow?”
    • “Glitches and bugs, game freezing, music not stopping to play, and more.”
    • “Really fun to stop the frog rule of the land, but it's a little buggy at times.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, as users with high-end hardware, such as the RTX 3080 Ti and Intel i7 11700K, experience significant performance drops, particularly during demanding scenarios. There are indications of potential memory issues, but the exact cause of the optimization problems remains unclear.

    • “Poor optimization (GPU: RTX 3080 Ti OC 12GB, CPU: Intel 11th Gen i7 11700K overclocked at 2x; both were tanking during the final run, so I had to set max resource usage at the system level).”
    • “However, I don't know if there are optimization issues, memory issues, etc.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.

    • “There is no story to speak of.”
    • “The narrative is completely absent.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its vibrant colors and imaginative backgrounds, which together create an enchanting visual experience that captivates players.

    • “The game's visual style is a treat for the eyes, with vibrant colors and imaginative backgrounds that create a truly enchanting atmosphere.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, immersing players in a world that feels both magical and eerie.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall ambiance, making exploration a captivating experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with the demands.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game to be simple and enjoyable, highlighting its significant replayability and unexpected depth of content that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “It is simple, fun, with so much replayability and a surprising amount of content.”
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