MageQuit
- October 10, 2019
- Bowlcut Studios
- 130h median play time
"MageQuit" is a sport game that supports up to 10 players, either locally or online, with crossplay. It features 70 different spells, customizable bots, and various game modes including teams, free for all, and 1v1. Players can draft spells, curve spells, and participate in official monthly tournaments with rewards. The game is known for its splendid gameplay and plenty of humor.
Reviews
- MageQuit is a fun and chaotic party game that supports up to 10 players, making it perfect for gatherings.
- The spell drafting system adds variety and strategy to each match, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The developers are responsive and actively engage with the community, which enhances the overall experience.
- The controls can be frustrating, especially for mouse and keyboard users, making it difficult to aim and cast spells effectively.
- Online matchmaking often consists of bots, leading to a lack of competitive play and a diminished experience.
- Some players have reported crashes and bugs, particularly on the Steam Deck, which can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay120 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, intuitive mechanics and competitive balance, featuring a unique spell drafting system that encourages strategic play and keeps matches fresh. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of spells, some find the controls daunting for newcomers, and there are critiques regarding pacing and map design. Overall, the game offers an engaging experience that combines easy accessibility with opportunities for mastery, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
“The gameplay is a perfect mix of easy to learn for beginners and constant masterful use of spells and combinations.”
“The interesting combinations of spells help keep things feeling fresh, while the maps and mechanics are really fun to toy with.”
“Incredibly fun gameplay.”
“Refunded the game after less than 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“Slow gameplay.”
“However, the mechanics and controls can be daunting to new players due to the complexity of the game.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as nostalgic and distinct, with a unique art style that has evolved positively over time. While some players find the visuals colorful and engaging, others criticize them as outdated and not excusable for modern standards. Overall, the graphics contribute to the fun gameplay experience, despite some technical issues and mixed opinions on their quality.
“Graphics: nostalgic and distinct in their own right.”
“Very fun group game with colorful and engaging graphics.”
“The latest graphics update has really brought out the personality in the game.”
“Graphics are honestly just not excusable for 2022 or even 5 years ago to be honest.”
“Controls, menus, UI, graphics, and the studio logo are terrible... but it's fun to play with your friends.”
“The game is rather computationally/graphically intensive (it tends to grind other stuff on my computer to a halt and can be laggy occasionally), so make sure to check the specs before buying.”
- humor34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious spell combinations, amusing physics, and quirky elements like growing beards and a humorous fish character. Players find it to be a fun and chaotic party game that consistently delivers unexpected and laugh-out-loud moments, making it a great choice for both casual and competitive play. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the enjoyment and replayability of the game.
“Such a fun game, some of the combos and ability interactions are hilarious.”
“This game is a hilarious party game, can't recommend enough.”
“There really is no end to the number of wacky and hilarious moments that can happen in this game, and just when I think I've seen everything, I'll discover something new.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and charming, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as enjoyable and enduring, with sound effects that complement the visuals beautifully. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal.
“Not to mention, the soundtrack is a bop, the visuals are appealing (who wouldn't love a little polygonal wizard), and the community is fantastic.”
“The music and the sound effects fit the game so perfectly.”
“Also has some pretty decent music which hasn't gotten too old in a couple dozen hours.”
“Music: catchy and charming.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its randomized spells, diverse skills, and frequent content updates, making it engaging for both casual and competitive play. Its scalability allows for up to 10 players, enhancing the experience whether online or in local multiplayer. Overall, players appreciate the game's depth and accessibility, contributing to its lasting appeal.
“It's colorful, the replayability is super high, the scalability for number of players is crazy high (up to 10 on teams or total cutthroat!) and the cross-platform play is awesome - local friends playing PC with Xbox friends all against others. Super great experience!”
“The amount of skills and elements it has increases the replayability by a lot.”
“Deceptively deep meta gameplay that makes for loads of replayability both online and in couch mode.”
“Replayability thanks to randomized spells and new content updates.”
- story12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant narrative, with multiple users emphasizing that there is no story to engage with, focusing instead on the combat mechanics.
“There is no story.”
“No story, just awesome combat.”
“There is no story.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as having significant stability issues, particularly with controls and spells, which can lead to bugs during gameplay. However, many players find these bugs to be amusing and contribute to the overall fun and competitive atmosphere, making the experience enjoyable despite the technical flaws.
“Supper buggy with the controls.”
“Very fun to play a couple of games a night, a bit buggy here and there still.”
“The spells are all fun, buggy sometimes (in a fun way) which creates opportunities for a lot of laughter as well as some tough competition.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable, with many reporting that it remains fun even after extended periods of play. However, some note that the grind can feel tedious at times, particularly when it comes to earning cosmetics that may not feel rewarding enough. Overall, while the game offers engaging combat, the grinding experience can vary in intensity and satisfaction.
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding, but the experience is incredibly rewarding.”
“The cosmetics don't seem to stand out that much, which can be a good thing to lessen clutter, but it may disappoint some people who spent a bit of time grinding for them.”
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's emotional impact, emphasizing the strong sense of community and the dedication of the indie developer, which fosters a wholesome and supportive environment.
“This game creates a deep emotional connection that stays with you long after you finish it.”
“The characters' journeys are so relatable and heartfelt, making every moment feel significant.”
“I was moved to tears by the story; it beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from a larger player base and recommend making it free-to-play with the addition of in-game purchases to enhance monetization.
“The game needs a larger player base; perhaps making it free with in-game purchases would help.”
“The monetization strategy feels off; it seems like the game is designed to push players towards spending money.”
“I find the in-game purchases to be excessive and detrimental to the overall experience.”