Machick

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Machick is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Deadpixel and was released on March 22, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Defeat the heavily armed army of anti-magic toads and free the forest from destruction. Machick is a casual game where you craft your own wands, vanquish enemies, collect XP, and choose upgrades to go further on the journey.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and an enchanting atmosphere, making it a treat for the eyes.
The wand customization mechanic is creative and adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for unique builds and strategies.
The developers are attentive and responsive to feedback, regularly updating the game to fix bugs and improve the experience.

There are significant bugs, including disappearing graphics and UI issues, which can disrupt gameplay.
The game lacks variety in level-ups and weapon balance, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few runs.
Some players find the difficulty curve artificial, with enemies becoming overwhelming too quickly, especially in later stages.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
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 atmosphere and humorous references enhance the experience, making it a standout title 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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and captivating visuals, which many players find mesmerizing and enjoyable. However, some users have reported issues with graphics disappearing during longer gameplay sessions, affecting the overall experience. Despite these glitches, the game's lighthearted aesthetic and customization options contribute to its appeal, drawing comparisons to other popular titles like Vampire Survivors.
- “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+).”
- “Graphics randomly disappearing (including enemies/projectiles that can still kill you!), the UI will disappear randomly during longer runs (15 min+).”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is highly praised for being addictive and well-suited to the overall experience, enhancing both the visuals and gameplay. However, some users reported bugs that caused the music to overlap or persist after certain actions, detracting from the otherwise positive reception of the soundtrack.
- “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.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its comedic references, particularly to chickens, which enhance the gameplay experience. The lighthearted and funny elements, combined with amusing bugs reminiscent of Skyrim, contribute to an overall enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere. Players find the humor to be a significant factor in their enjoyment, making the game a standout experience.
- “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.”
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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from poor optimization, as users with high-end hardware, such as the RTX 3080 Ti and Intel i7 11700K, report significant performance drops during gameplay, particularly in demanding scenarios. This has led some players to adjust system resource settings to mitigate the issues, although the exact cause—whether related to optimization or memory—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 system level).”
- “However, I don't know if there are optimization issues, memory issues, etc.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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
50%
50%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently 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.”