Machick

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging wand customization system that allows for a variety of playstyles and strategies.
The visuals and soundtrack are charming and enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable to play.
There is a high level of replayability due to the different combinations of wands and power-ups available, keeping each run fresh and exciting.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players find the game becomes repetitive and too easy after a few runs, especially once powerful wands are built.
There are issues with optimization and UI elements disappearing during longer runs, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
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 graphics and humor, along with a solid gameplay loop reminiscent of other popular rogue-likes, contribute to a highly enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and captivating visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have reported issues with graphical elements disappearing during longer sessions, suggesting that performance may be affected in more demanding modes. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's lighthearted and engaging atmosphere.
- “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+).”
- “I will note, the endless mode once you've gathered everything can be pretty heavy; you may want to turn the graphics down and minimize the usage of background items if your computer starts to struggle.”
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music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game's soundtrack is generally praised for being addictive and well-suited to the visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find that the music can become repetitive over time, and there are reports of bugs causing overlapping audio and persistent music issues. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game, technical glitches detract from the experience.
- “The soundtrack was also 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.”
- “The music of the game sadly enough gets a bit boring and stale after a while.”
- “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.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with many enjoying its clever references to chickens and amusing gameplay elements that keep them engaged. The comedic aspects, including funny descriptions and lighthearted bugs reminiscent of Skyrim, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience that enhances the fun factor. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, making the game both entertaining 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, making 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.”
- “You'll want to read those descriptions as sometimes they are hilarious!”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game has been reported to have poor optimization, particularly on high-end hardware like the RTX 3080 Ti and Intel i7 11700K, leading to performance issues during intense moments. Despite these concerns, players still find the game enjoyable and note that it runs smoothly in less demanding scenarios.
- “The game is very fun and it runs smoothly even with a full screen filled with enemies.”
- “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 system level).”
- “However, I don't know if there are optimization issues, memory issues, etc.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits notable stability issues, including frequent freezes during boss fights and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the bugs amusing and reminiscent of Skyrim's quirks, others express frustration over specific stages becoming unplayable. Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent, impacting the overall experience.
- “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. It is like Skyrim bugs—funny and fun to see.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's high replayability, noting its simplicity and fun factor, along with a surprising amount of content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It is simple, fun, with so much replayability and a surprising amount of content.”