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Magellania

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91%Game Brain Score
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optimization, grinding
91% User Score Based on 165 reviews

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Magellania is a single player tactical role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Illunsoft and was released on March 18, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews
story17 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and strategic turn-based combat with a unique combo system that rewards calculated aggression and creative badge customization.
  • Charming and whimsical art style and character design complemented by a catchy and fitting original soundtrack.
  • Humorous, lighthearted story with quirky characters and a playful sci-fi setting that adds a unique tone to the tactical RPG experience.
  • User interface and control scheme are awkward and not optimized for keyboard/controller, with no control remapping and some annoying menu navigation.
  • Some balance issues with overpowered units and inconsistent difficulty spikes, especially in post-game content, leading to frustration.
  • Lack of in-depth tutorials and insufficient in-game explanations forcing players to memorize mechanics without clear information; also issues with bugs and technical rough edges.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is lighthearted, silly, and straightforward with humorous dialogue and charming characters, providing an entertaining but simple narrative focused on a quirky premise of a prince forcing others to attend his birthday party. While generally well-paced and fittingly concluded, some find it lacks depth and complexity, with later parts feeling rushed or repetitive. Overall, it complements the fun gameplay well, appealing mostly to those who enjoy humor and character-driven, casual storytelling.

    • “The deceptively simple facade of this game's story hides a more profound meaning.”
    • “You follow the story of Lofty, a mildly sociopathic clown monarch of the recently dismissed planet Pluto, hell bent on getting each other clown monarch to attend his birthday party after they vexingly do not attend.”
    • “The story and the dialogues are interesting and funny; absolutely love the design and the quite in depth RPG style strategy keeps the gameplay loop very engaging and fun.”
    • “Also after a certain point in the plot, the story seemed to be rushing along, just as the levels get more challenging about 75% through the game.”
    • “Unfortunately, the writing and gameplay at times take a back seat in service to this—the story is mostly casual, lighthearted dialogue which, while easy to read, provides little intrigue or complexity.”
    • “Only gripe is that there could have been fewer levels after the end of the story, as it felt like a sludge to get through.”
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging, strategic, and accessible turn-based combat, blending classic tactical RPG elements with unique mechanics like no level progression and meaningful unit customization. While fairly simple and smooth, it offers enough depth and pacing variety to keep players interested, though some find the UI rough and the difficulty spikes uneven. Overall, it appeals strongly to fans of tactical RPGs seeking fun, creative battles with a charming style and lighthearted tone.

    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging enough for you to want to see more of the interesting layouts that each fight has to offer and more of what the game hasn't revealed to you yet.”
    • “Magellania has a fun, strategic and demanding combat system that kept me engaged throughout the whole game, thanks to its combo mechanics, parries, unit customization, and item management.”
    • “As strategy-RPGs go, the streamlined mechanics (no level up/exp, almost no RNG, consistent enemy pathing, no permadeath) make this one play like a series of battle-puzzles to be solved, and I found solving them engaging without ever becoming frustrating.”
    • “Although the environments and theme repetition of this game can get pretty stale, with a few misleading and sometimes confusing UI and mechanics.”
    • “The UI, gameplay, and general system is a bit rough on its edges... but the core gameplay is quite interesting and fun.”
    • “However, I found that the gameplay is usually easy enough that players won't be pushed to experiment and play with the system too in depth, as most maps can be cleared pretty quickly once a team has solidified a base of a couple of strong badges without taking too much time to plan out every move or carefully consider team composition or loadouts.”
  • music
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its originality, catchy and skillfully crafted tracks, and unique style that complements the art and story's whimsical, playful tone. While some note occasional repetitiveness and variability in memorability, overall the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances immersion and provides a nostalgic yet fresh experience.

    • “The music is definitely the star of the show here.”
    • “It's fully original, the tracks are rather plentiful (the OST is close to an hour in total), and they're overall skillfully made and catchy.”
    • “The game is very aesthetically pleasing, and the music does a fantastic job of sucking you into this cosmic clown vibe, which is certainly something I wouldn't know how to do, but Magellania smashes it!”
    • “The soundtrack has a very unique style, it features a wide range of musical themes, some more lively and joyful, others more subdued and less memorable.”
    • “The soundtrack is kinda repetitive and not totally cohesive, but it's not bad.”
    • “I would say the only downside is that some music could be a bit less repetitive but that's all.”
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a unique and charming 2D pixel art style that effectively creates a whimsical, playful atmosphere fitting its tone and story. While some find the graphics simple or minimalistic, the art design is consistently praised for its creativity, expressiveness, and strong thematic cohesion, making it visually appealing despite not aiming for high polish or realism.

    • “The pixel art has something appealing to it, and the visuals are creative and compelling, distilling an atmosphere that is rather unique to the game.”
    • “The aesthetic presentation, with its bright pixel art and expressive character designs, reinforces the playful tone while remaining clear and readable during battles.”
    • “Through colorful and interesting character designs, beautiful stage environment artwork, and a cohesive soundtrack containing plenty of catchy themes, the game presents a strong unified aesthetic.”
    • “Good if you're a tactical RPG buff and don't mind the relatively simple graphics and story.”
    • “The graphics are a simple 2D affair with visual novel-style drawn models for portraits and conversations... and honestly, it works!”
    • “Hard to say if the game is unpolished or if it was the aesthetic they were going for.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a quirky, whimsical, and often absurd style reminiscent of classic family-friendly RPGs, blending dark and heartwarming elements. Players appreciate its funny, charming characters and well-written, witty dialogues that enhance the engaging, casual turn-based gameplay. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, adding charm and enjoyment without being overly exaggerated.

    • “Medieval space clowns have colonized some familiar stellar bodies, and with magic, whimsy, bombs, guts, possibly poisonous cake, giant chess pieces and playing cards reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, spaceship blimps, warmongers of icy sands, peaceful citizens on a now terraformed hell, cultures formed under the storms of gas giants, and the dark humor of raunchy one-eyed bandits on a far off dwarven planet make up just a few of the places you will experience while playing this game.”
    • “The game features many compelling characters and stories with a very absurd but heartwarming sense of humor that is reminiscent of other family-friendly RPGs.”
    • “The character portraits are awesome and dialogues are well written & extremely funny.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted through unique, charming, and playful character designs that contribute significantly to the game's distinct and delightful aesthetic. The expressive visuals and engaging character interactions enhance the overall experience, making the world feel vibrant and enjoyable to explore.

    • “The character designs and art are just so unique and delightful, and the resigned banter between Chante and the prince is just so refreshing.”
    • “The art and character design is phenomenal and helps create a distinct universe that is a lot of fun to explore.”
    • “The aesthetic presentation, with its bright pixel art and expressive character designs, reinforces the playful tone while remaining clear and readable during battles.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and compelling pixel art style, strong thematic visuals, and creative level design, creating an immersive experience. Additionally, the solid musical score and appealing sound design enhance the overall mood.

    • “The pixel art has something appealing to it, and the visuals are creative and compelling, distilling an atmosphere that is rather unique to the game.”
    • “Atmospheric and immersive.”
    • “Strong thematic art style with great level design and a very appealing visual atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is poor, with frequent stuttering every second or two, which negatively impacts performance and gameplay, particularly during timing-sensitive actions like parries.

    • “PC performance is excellent, providing a smooth and stable experience.”
    • “Performance is stable, and progression gives a clear sense of growth.”
    • “Poorly optimized.”
    • “The game starts regularly stuttering every second or two, making it harder to land parries.”
    • “PC performance is subpar.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a heartwarming and emotionally engaging experience, featuring compelling characters and a charming, humorous narrative that resonates with a wholesome, family-friendly tone.

    • “The game features many compelling characters and stories with a very absurd but heartwarming sense of humor that is reminiscent of other family-friendly RPGs.”
    • “To top off the whole experience, you have a funny, charming, and heartwarming narrative that engaged me the entire time.”
    • “Emotional and gripping.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is minimal and streamlined, as there is no traditional level or experience system, which many players appreciate. While trait swapping can feel tedious due to the need to manually assign multiple slots, the overall progression avoids repetitive exp grinding and is guided by helpful tutorials.

    • “The trait system could be better as swapping traits to another member can be tedious - especially when you are swapping the traits to the new unit; you have to individually click, find the trait, and fill 5 slots.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits minor stability issues, primarily visual glitches, but remains enjoyable despite these bugs.

    • “Game is buggy as heck but it's awesome.”
    • “Minor visual glitches.”
    • “No other comments provided.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is strong in Magellania, thanks to random drops, varied class setups, and variable badge acquisition, which keep each playthrough unpredictable and engaging. The game's blend of humor and strategy further enhances its lasting appeal.

    • “Random drops and different class setups give it solid replay value.”
    • “Because badge acquisition can vary between playthroughs, Magellania maintains a sense of unpredictability and replay value.”
    • “What ultimately makes Magellania memorable is how cohesively it blends humor, strategy, and replayability.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews provide no specific information or feedback regarding the game's monetization.

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Magellania is a tactical role playing game with anime theme.

Magellania is available on PC and Windows.

Magellania was released on March 18, 2021.

Magellania was developed by Illunsoft.

Magellania has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Magellania for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Magellania is a single player game.

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