Magicians & Looters
- July 1, 2014
- Morgopolis Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Magicians & Looters" is a single-player Comedy Action game with an excellent leveling system focused on exploration and a completionist-friendly loot system. Play as one of three students with unique combat styles, racing to rescue your kidnapped teacher through the treacherous Morg Mountains. With a fantastic soundtrack, creative equipment combinations, and the option for abridged dialogue, this game offers a hilarious and engaging experience.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game features a humorous and engaging storyline with witty dialogue that adds charm to the experience.
- Gameplay is solid with responsive controls, allowing players to switch between three distinct characters, each with unique abilities that enhance exploration and combat.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the game offers enjoyable mechanics and a fun metroidvania experience that rewards exploration and discovery.
- The graphics and art direction are considered unattractive and unpolished, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- Combat can feel clunky and unrefined, with some players noting issues with character movement and attack animations.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 10 hours, leading to concerns about replay value and depth.
- humor46 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in this metroidvania game is widely praised for its clever writing, hilarious dialogue, and entertaining character interactions, making it a standout feature. Players appreciate the blend of goofy humor and witty storytelling, which enhances the overall experience, even in the abridged version. While some jokes may initially seem silly, they contribute to a consistently amusing atmosphere that resonates well with fans of quirky narratives.
“The highlight of the game is its writing – while the story isn't deep or complex at all, there is a huge amount of absolutely hilarious dialogue and banter between the characters.”
“Very fun game with humorous writing, fluid and fast gameplay, and three characters you regularly switch between who all play differently.”
“Short but sweet metroidvania with plenty of secrets and humorous dialogue.”
“The sense of humor displayed throughout the dialogues is the worst kind of unfunny, angsty teen nonsense you could imagine.”
“The jokes fall flat and often feel forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected clever wit, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and juvenile gags that missed the mark.”
- story37 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a humorous and lighthearted tone, featuring witty dialogue and banter among the three protagonists, which enhances the overall experience. While the plot is simple and not particularly deep, it is filled with entertaining moments and clever references, making it enjoyable for players, especially those familiar with fantasy tropes. The option to play an abridged version of the story allows for a quick yet still funny experience, appealing to a wide audience.
“The story is not to be taken seriously, but in a good way.”
“The highlight of the game is its writing – while the story isn't deep or complex at all, there is a huge amount of absolutely hilarious dialogue and banter between the characters.”
“The story, characters, and script are original, but the dialogue (especially among your party characters) can be hit or miss at times.”
“The game's story isn't particularly serious, but is full of goofy humor.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding the pixelated art style reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize it as unpolished and unattractive. Many agree that the visuals may initially appear rough but can grow on players over time, fitting the game's overall aesthetic. However, there are consistent calls for improvement, particularly in character portraits and animations, suggesting that while the graphics are functional, they lack the refinement seen in other contemporary games.
“The graphics are pixellated in such a way to faithfully recreate many aspects of 'Symphony of the Night' and other Metroidvanias of that time period.”
“Everything about this game is well done: kickass music, lovely graphics, and great writing with the perfect smattering of humor throughout.”
“The art style looked a bit weird at first, but after a little while it started to grow on me, and it fits perfectly with the rest of the game.”
“The artwork is kind of rough looking and isn't pretty at first glance.”
“Now, I would be the last person to write off a game for not having state-of-the-art visuals, but the art design is, to be frank, ugly.”
“The graphics seem unpolished, the dialogue is childish, and the gameplay itself is simple and not very exciting.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Magicians & Looters" is generally well-received, featuring a solid metroidvania structure with unique character abilities and a character swap mechanic that enhances exploration and combat. While some players note issues with floaty controls and inconsistent mechanics, the overall experience is described as fun, humorous, and engaging, with responsive controls and a fair difficulty level. Despite its simplistic graphics and childish dialogue, the game offers enjoyable gameplay that keeps players entertained for several hours.
“Love the mechanic of using different characters with different abilities to progress and tackle certain bosses and enemies in different ways.”
“Very fun game with humorous writing, fluid and fast gameplay, and three characters you regularly switch between who all play differently.”
“The controls, mechanics, and level design are extremely well polished, the dialogue is funny in a very silly way, and the overall difficulty is extremely fair.”
“The graphics seem unpolished, the dialogue is childish, and the gameplay itself is simple and not very exciting.”
“The pacing is ever so slightly slower than I'd like, but the rest of the gameplay makes up for it.”
“The character swap mechanic is underutilized.”
- music22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as kickass and epic, while others find it repetitive or ill-fitting at times. Many players appreciate the ambient tracks that enhance the atmosphere, though some feel the soundtrack lacks memorability. Overall, the music is generally considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the experience.
“Everything about this game is well done: kickass music, lovely graphics, and great writing with the perfect smattering of humor throughout.”
“The music is great; it goes with the situation.”
“What makes the game great is the humor along with the music.”
“Music gets repetitive and annoying quickly.”
“The animation is slightly better than the art but still not great, and the music, while more adequate than the visuals, won't be remembered for long once the game is finished.”
“The soundtrack won't blow you away, but the tunes are relatively catchy.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the game eliminates traditional grinding by focusing on exploration for leveling up and acquiring items. Players appreciate this approach, as it enhances the experience and keeps gameplay engaging without the repetitive nature of grinding. Overall, the exploration-based progression system is seen as a refreshing alternative that enriches the gaming experience.
“Not only that, but grinding tends to cheapen the experience and spend more time on a game that is not necessarily fun after 20 hours of grinding.”
“The leveling up mechanic is interesting in that it is based on exploring (to find level up orbs) rather than grinding.”
“Progress is exploration-based with items for experience rather than grinding combat.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replay value, yet it provides a great experience during the initial playthrough.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing regular stutters and freezes, indicating that stability issues are present, though there is hope for future fixes.
“There are regular stutters and freezes; hopefully, they'll get fixed eventually.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced several instances of lag that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
