Machick

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 77 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.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
optimization2 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 add to the overall enjoyable atmosphere of the game.
  • It offers a lot of replayability with different combos and power-ups, making each run feel unique.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are issues with balance and variety, as certain weapons and upgrades can overshadow others, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Some players have reported poor optimization and performance issues, especially during longer runs with many enemies on screen.
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its fluidity, intuitive mechanics, and engaging wand customization, which allows for creative combinations and strategies. While the endgame pacing is noted as slow and there are minor bugs, the overall experience remains enjoyable and addictive, reminiscent of other successful rogue-like games. Players appreciate the lighthearted design and humor, making it a standout title in its 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.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and captivating visuals, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with graphical elements disappearing during longer gameplay sessions, potentially affecting performance. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and engaging.

    • “The first thing that caught my attention was the visuals; the art is so nice that it actually left me a little mesmerized.”
    • “Okay, I loved it and the visuals are insane too, I'll play it for a long time for sure.”
    • “Also, I love the overall theme and art style of the game.”
    • “I will note, the endless mode once you've gathered everything can be pretty heavy; you may want to turn the graphics in the game down and minimize the usage of background items if your computer starts to struggle.”
    • “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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  • music6 mentions

    The game's soundtrack is generally praised for being addictive and well-suited to the visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the music can become repetitive over time, and there are reports of bugs causing music overlap and persistence issues. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game, technical glitches detract from the experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The music of the game sadly 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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever references and amusing gameplay, drawing comparisons to titles like Vampire Survivors but with a funnier twist. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including humorous skill descriptions and entertaining bugs reminiscent of Skyrim, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “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!”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant performance drops even on high-end hardware, while others report smooth gameplay even in intense scenarios. This suggests potential optimization issues that may vary based on individual system configurations.

    • “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 the system level).”
    • “However, I don't know if there are optimization issues, memory issues, etc.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting significant issues such as freezing during boss fights and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some find the bugs amusing and reminiscent of Skyrim's charm, others express frustration over the game's frequent crashes and audio problems. Overall, stability appears to be a notable concern for players.

    • “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.”
    • “It's really fun to stop the frog rule of the land, but it's a little buggy at times. It feels like Skyrim bugs—funny and fun to see.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating 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 time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • replayability1 mentions

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

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