Magic Rune Stone

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Magic Rune Stone is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Dipais and was released on April 25, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Magic Rune Stone is a 2D pixel-style rougelike action game. Game Features: In the game, the player has skills to acquire by picking up skill runes.Blessings come with equipment, which can be used to upgrade skill levels and character-specific skills.Each character has their own skills and upgrade paths corresponding to different blessings. The game is currently in the demo stage, and players are …

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities and a flexible skill tree, allowing for varied playstyles and build experimentation.
The pixel art and animations are visually appealing, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the fast-paced combat experience.
The game offers a rewarding progression system with unlockable skills and equipment, encouraging repeated playthroughs and strategic decision-making.

The shield regeneration mechanic is overpowered, making it difficult for players to experience a satisfying challenge during runs.
The difficulty curve can be inconsistent, leading to moments where players feel either overwhelmed or underwhelmed by the challenges presented.
There are several bugs and issues with visual clarity, such as off-screen attacks and unclear ground effects, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Magic Rune Stone" offers a blend of fast-paced action and strategic elements within procedurally generated stages, appealing to fans of skill-based challenges. However, players have noted issues with awkward core mechanics, unbalanced gameplay, and bugs, which may detract from the overall experience. While the mechanics are easy to learn, the default controls are not user-friendly, potentially hindering enjoyment for some players.
- “Magic Rune Stone, developed and published by Efun Studio, presents itself as a thrilling rogue-lite adventure that blends fast-paced action with strategic gameplay elements.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around navigating procedurally generated stages filled with hostile creatures and formidable bosses.”
- “While it may not suit every player’s taste due to its difficulty and repetitive elements, those who enjoy skill-based gameplay and strategic depth will find Magic Rune Stone a rewarding title worth diving into.”
- “It changed the core mechanics just enough to be awkward to play, and I don't really see myself getting much from it.”
- “The mechanics are easy to learn, although the default keyboard setting is not intuitive or user-friendly.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of "Magic Rune Stone" feature a nostalgic pixel-art style that enhances its action-oriented gameplay, with crisp and detailed 2D visuals that evoke classic rogue-lite titles while incorporating a modern touch. However, some players have noted a lack of accessibility options for visual clarity, which can be problematic for those with specific visual impairments, as certain graphic settings do not alleviate these issues. Overall, while the aesthetic design is praised, the game's visual accessibility could be improved.
- “Visually, Magic Rune Stone embraces a nostalgic pixel-art style that complements its action-oriented gameplay.”
- “The 2D graphics are crisp and detailed, creating an engaging atmosphere that evokes classic rogue-lite titles while maintaining a modern flair.”
- “Fun and unique addition to the action roguelite genre, especially if you enjoy the aesthetic and animations.”
- “I'm actually speaking about how the graphic settings for changing font size and visual clarity for any form of accessibility that exists in just about any roguelite game out there, including action ones, are just entirely non-existent.”
- “The full blame is graphic card settings but tinkering with them doesn't provide any difference due to the way the game is designed.”
- “I have met others with keratoconus (not a form of color blindness at all, by the way) and it causes some overlapping shader choices to stress the eye at times, especially with flashing effects when they occur near certain visuals causing blending colors.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability through new obstacles, character variety, and item unlocks that encourage exploration and experimentation. However, some players note that the core gameplay loop can become repetitive over time, and the steep difficulty curve may deter others. Despite these concerns, many find the game rewarding and engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “It’s accessible, rewarding, and offers endless replayability through build experimentation and character progression.”
- “While the combat and character variety are praised, some players feel that replayability may become limited after extended play, as the core loop can grow repetitive.”
- “This mode adds replay value by introducing new obstacles and opportunities for strategic play, although some players might find the difficulty curve steep, demanding patience and persistence.”
- “New items are unlocked by finding blueprints during runs, encouraging exploration and replayability.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be clever and unexpected, particularly enjoying the absurdity of a slime character wielding a Susanoo, which adds a playful and comedic twist to the gameplay.
- “Whoever thought to give a slime a Susanoo is hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “The game's humor is so clever; I found myself chuckling at every turn.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story offers a straightforward pick-up-and-play experience, with players able to pre-equip items for subsequent runs after completing the main narrative. While classes like Bowman and Summoner provide unique challenges, they can be easier to navigate on repeat playthroughs, highlighting a contrast between initial difficulty and mastery.
- “After you beat the main story once, you can start pre-equipping items to get a head start on your next adventure.”
- “Bowman and summoner are the easiest to beat the main story, but also the hardest on your first run.”
- “It’s an easy pick-up-and-play experience — but mastering it is a whole different story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game effectively enhance its energetic pace, with impactful sound effects and dynamic musical tracks that elevate the tension and excitement during battles.
- “The sound design and soundtrack support the game’s energetic pace, with sound effects that emphasize the impact of each hit and musical tracks that heighten the tension and excitement of battles.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's crisp and detailed 2D graphics create an engaging atmosphere that successfully blends the charm of classic rogue-lite titles with a contemporary aesthetic.
- “The 2D graphics are crisp and detailed, creating an engaging atmosphere that evokes classic rogue-lite titles while maintaining a modern flair.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for more engaging activities beyond traditional grinding, suggesting the inclusion of life-simulation elements such as farming, fishing, and furnishing to enhance the gameplay experience.