Mages Survival

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Mages Survival is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mages Survival is a single-player, casual pixel roguelike RPG where you build your mage with various magic spells to survive challenging environments. The game offers great gameplay and fabulous visuals but involves a lot of grinding and is currently plagued by numerous bugs. Fans of deep progression and spellcraft may find it rewarding despite its rough edges.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay loop with a variety of spells and abilities to experiment with.
Graphics and animations are well-designed, making the game visually appealing.
The absence of intrusive ads enhances the overall gaming experience.

The game is often criticized for being a blatant copy of 'Magic Survival', lacking originality.
There are frequent bugs and performance issues, especially with lag and freezing during gameplay.
The progression system feels shallow, with limited content and repetitive gameplay after a few runs.

gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
55%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, charming art style, and addictive nature, but many players find it repetitive after a limited number of runs due to a lack of variety in skills and enemy types. While some appreciate the depth added by trait systems and item combinations, others criticize it for being a watered-down version of similar games like "Magic Survival," noting that it lacks unique content and can be buggy. Overall, the game offers enjoyable mechanics but would benefit from more diverse gameplay options and improvements to reduce repetitiveness.
- “The gameplay is addicting and fun.”
- “Very high quality game with lots of cool mechanics that definitely separates itself from the basic survivor games by not only beautiful visuals but also fresh gameplay.”
- “I really like the art, design, and gameplay of the game; I think it's really fun and charming.”
- “The game is amazing, it has potential, but the gameplay is fairly repetitive; it would be nice to see more variations of the enemies.”
- “There are only 15 basic skills and the skills do not evolve or synergize, which makes the gameplay repetitive and it hurts even more because only by running around can the player find items, which is very tiring, especially since the 'worm' enemy punishes the player if they stand still.”
- “While the game is prettier, the gameplay is just a toned-down version of Magic Survival.”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful pixel art and beautiful visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic console games. However, some players noted performance issues, such as lag and glitches during intense moments, which detracted from the overall experience. While the art style is generally well-received, comparisons to similar games like "Magic Survival" highlight a perception of the game as a less original, albeit visually appealing, alternative.
- “The graphics are very nostalgic, could be mistaken for classic early console games, but don't be fooled: it's actually quite an enjoyable game with no paywalls and minimal (optional) ads.”
- “This is a wonderful game, the idea is way better than any other type of these games, the graphics are astounding and beautiful.”
- “Amazing game with cool mechanics and visuals, last star would be earned with more content.”
- “The only problem though is that as the game prolongs, it starts to break down; the graphics become glitchy.”
- “This game is definitely just a rip-off of Magic Survival, which is exactly the same as this game but this game has much worse graphics and is very laggy.”
- “Literally the same game, spells, everything... but less content and worse graphical visibility.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
2%
75%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its minimal and non-intrusive approach, with most users noting that ads are optional and primarily tied to reviving characters. Players appreciate the absence of forced ads and paywalls, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience without heavy reliance on microtransactions. However, some users have reported occasional issues with ads overriding volume settings or being present after levels, indicating a mixed experience for a few.
- “There are no ads unless you watch for a reward.”
- “No ads, no pay to win, and just experimenting with the different nature feels refreshing.”
- “Great game with no ads; you can combine traits, spells, and items in different ways to create new combos.”
- “Banner ads, ads in the middle of the run, more time spent in ads than actually playing the game, and when you click on the no ads button you have to agree to buy before even seeing a price.”
- “The ads override the volume setting of the phone!!!???”
- “Solid game... too many ads for me though.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent freezing and bugs, particularly during item selection and gameplay transitions. While some players appreciate the overall experience and find it enjoyable despite these issues, the prevalence of glitches and performance problems detracts from the game's quality. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant optimization to enhance stability.
- “Good job on the newest update, but I found a bug that completely freezes the game on the item or magic select screen when you select something.”
- “Awesome game, but every time I go and play, the game just freezes after 20 seconds or so.”
- “Current version of the game freezes while playing mid-game.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, players find the game's optimization lacking, with many reporting issues such as battery drain, bugs, and performance drops that hinder gameplay. While the game is praised for its fun mechanics and replayability, the need for improved optimization and performance settings is a common concern among users. Some hope that future updates will address these issues as the game continues to develop.
- “With less than a year under its belt, it could well mean that optimization will improve over time as the developers listen to the player base.”
- “Great game, tons of fun combos, just wish it was a bit more optimized or had a disable particles setting.”
- “Super fun but desperately needs performance settings; I literally can't play past 9 minutes without dropping to 1 frame and overheating my phone.”
- “The game is absolutely fantastic, however sadly it's optimized poorly at least on my device.”
- “This is basically a more balanced magic survival, although it doesn't have as much content it still has a ton of replayability. My only problem is that it's incredibly buggy and unoptimized.”
- “Poor optimization, controlling feels unresponsive.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of enjoyable and tedious. While some appreciate the casual-friendly nature and balanced perk system that encourages mastery through grinding, others criticize it for being overly repetitive and buggy, particularly in the early stages and during leveling. Overall, it offers a decent experience for casual play, but the grind can feel monotonous at times.
- “The first 10 minutes of each game is just grindy.”
- “Super buggy, held out on many rewards; leveling is super grindy as well as monotonous.”
- “Good casual and grinding, not too hard, but level 7 is a pain for me.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate the fun gameplay and diverse play styles that enhance replayability, others feel it is limited due to a lack of content and technical issues. Comparisons to similar games highlight its potential, but current bugs and optimization problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Nevertheless, it has fun gameplay and many play styles that enable replayability.”
- “This is basically a more balanced magic survival. Although it doesn't have as much content, it still has a ton of replayability. My only problem is that it's incredibly buggy and unoptimized. I'd rate it a 9/10; it's way up there in terms of quality, it's just outshined by magic survival because it's pretty new and has way less content. I apologize for comparing it with magic survival a lot, this is mostly due to how similar the two are in terms of gameplay.”
- “I like the game very much, but I feel that it is lacking in replayability.”
- “On top of the fact, there's next to no replayability.”
- “This is basically a more balanced magic survival, although it doesn't have as much content. It still has a ton of replayability; my only problem is that it's incredibly buggy and unoptimized.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The reviews highlight a strong desire for a more developed storyline in the game, with players expressing that while the gameplay is engaging and visually appealing, it lacks depth in narrative and character development. Many users feel that the absence of a story mode and additional content, such as diverse enemy types and boss fights, detracts from the overall experience, leaving them wanting more after completing the available modes.
- “It really allows you to express your love for elemental magic; I just wished that there was more depth in it, like a story or a magic camp of sorts. When you're done with all the modes, you get bored.”
- “Awesome game, beautiful animations; it lacks a story mode and spell fusion in my opinion. Also, boss fights would be nice.”
- “It really allows you to express your love for elemental magic, but I just wished there was more depth to it, like a story or a magic camp of sorts. When you're done with all the modes, you get bored.”
- “Awesome game, beautiful animations, but it lacks a story mode and spell fusion in my opinion. Also, boss fights would be nice.”
- “I wished there was a story mode for this type of game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the overall design and sound, others feel that it lacks a distinct identity, comparing it to the PlayStation 4 home screen music and not effectively conveying the mage experience.
- “Love the overall game design, art, combat, spells, sounds, and music. It's pretty cool!”
- “I think that's PlayStation 4 home screen music I hear.”
- “The music doesn't make me feel like I'm playing as a mage.”
- “Is that the PlayStation 4 home screen music I hear?”
- “I think that's the PlayStation 4 home screen music I hear.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's quirky mechanics, such as the in-app purchase for ad removal despite not encountering any ads, and the amusingly buggy boss encounters. The overall tone suggests that the game's fun elements and comedic aspects contribute positively to the experience, making it enjoyable for fans of humor in gaming.
- “But I find it funny they have the same in-app purchase to remove ads when I haven't gotten a single one; it's for whether or not you want to revive your character on a run.”
- “The boss is a bit buggy; it's a bit funny when I see it, but still, it's a fun game. Why would they not enjoy a game like this? ”
- “If you watch dangerously funny content, then you will definitely enjoy this game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Character development in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the graphics and character designs, others criticize it for lacking originality and borrowing heavily from other titles. Suggestions for improvement include creating a community platform for player input and ideas to enhance character progression and engagement.
- “This is a very good game. I love the graphics and the character designs. I think you should add a Discord server or something so people can give their suggestions on the game, and then you could also make votes on what should be added next and maybe a leaderboard or something. Just some ideas.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve or change in meaningful ways.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development makes the experience feel stagnant and unengaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of strong emotions, including hatred, regret, and sadness, often linked to personal challenges rather than the game's design. While the game evokes feelings of empowerment through its magic mechanics and diverse builds, technical limitations can hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's emotional impact and rewarding gameplay.
- “This occurrence made me feel hatred, regret, and sadness because I dislike wasting time and effort.”
- “It was an excellent magic game that really made me feel overpowered and the variety of builds was just awesome.”