MageWorks

About

MageWorks is a single player action game. It was developed by Earthborn Interactive, LLC and was released on March 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MageWorks is a casual exploration Mage simulation game. With your spellbook in one hand, and your staff in the other, wander the land discovering new spells and enemies. Customize your spellbook and craft your staff which can be 3D printed in reality!

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The staff-crafting and carving mechanics provide a unique and enjoyable experience in VR, making the game stand out.
The environments are rich in detail and visually appealing, enhancing the overall immersion.
The game introduces creative crafting elements and a variety of spells, which contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay experience.

The tutorial is excessively long and restricts player interaction, leading to frustration and loss of interest.
The game is currently plagued by bugs and glitches, affecting gameplay and immersion.
There is a lack of content and instructions, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the game.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The gameplay features a unique blend of staff-crafting and spell-casting mechanics that are visually appealing and engaging, particularly in VR. However, some players found the combat simplistic and unbalanced, with a frustrating mana system that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game offers creative functionality and potential for improvement.
- “The staff-crafting and carving mechanics were a unique experience for me in VR.”
- “Those mechanics feel good too, and the environments are rich in detail, easy on the eyes.”
- “A variety of spells with solid casting and movement mechanics, combined with the hands-on crafting, is a great start to an early access mage game.”
- “I spent the first full hour of gameplay listening to that bird talk, and lost all appetite for the game.”
- “Combat has quite a bit of room to improve; everything is one shot dead - extremely basic combat mechanics.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for requiring improvement, indicating that they may not meet players' expectations or industry standards.
- “The graphics need some work.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack detail.”
- “The character models look flat and unappealing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users.
- “It's also riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing some stuttering issues, potentially linked to Steam VR problems, suggesting that optimization may vary based on individual setups.
- “I experienced some stuttering, but Steam VR was causing issues for half of the day, so it might not be a problem for you.”