Magicians & Looters

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"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.

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Single-Player

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

humor90 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a humorous storyline with entertaining dialogue and quirky characters, making it enjoyable for fans of light-hearted narratives.
Gameplay mechanics are solid, allowing players to switch between three distinct characters, each with unique abilities that enhance exploration and combat.
The game is filled with secrets and collectibles, rewarding exploration and providing a satisfying sense of progression.

The graphics are often described as unpolished and unattractive, which can detract from the overall experience.
Combat can feel clunky and lacks depth, with some players finding it repetitive and not particularly challenging.
The character switching mechanic is limited to save points, leading to frustrating backtracking and pacing issues during gameplay.

humor
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
3%
The humor in this metroidvania game is widely praised, featuring a mix of clever dialogue, goofy storytelling, and amusing character interactions that keep players engaged. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend humor with action, making it enjoyable for those with a quirky sense of humor. Overall, the writing is considered a standout aspect, with both the full and abridged versions of the story delivering laughs throughout the gameplay experience.
- “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 and who all play differently.”
- “At first, the jokes seem really dumb and out of place, but the theme keeps up throughout the game and it ends up being really funny!”
- “The sense of humor displayed throughout the dialogues is the worst kind of unfunny angsty teen nonsense you could imagine.”
- “The humor attempts to be clever but ends up feeling forced and cringeworthy.”
- “The jokes fall flat and often feel like they were written by someone who doesn't understand what makes people laugh.”
story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The game's story is characterized by a humorous and light-hearted tone, featuring witty dialogue and banter among the three protagonists as they embark on a quest to rescue their mentor. While the plot is simple and not particularly deep, it is well-written and offers an entertaining experience, especially for those familiar with gaming tropes and fantasy elements. Players can enjoy a full or abridged version of the story, both of which maintain a comedic flair that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Actually has an entertaining story worth reading.”
- “The storytelling really is hilarious.”
- “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.”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
77%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding the art style simplistic and rough, often describing it as unpolished or ugly. While some appreciate the nostalgic, retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic platformers, others feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience. Despite the criticisms, a few players note that the artwork can grow on you over time and fits well within the game's context.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Some people have suggested that ungraceful visuals were deliberate, and the even more rudimentary concept art that can be seen in the game's credits lends support to that theory, but if this was done for humor's sake, they should have realized that bad artwork is not necessarily funny artwork.”
- “The graphics seem unpolished, the dialogue is childish, and the gameplay itself is simple and not very exciting.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
57%
5%
The gameplay of "Magicians and Looters" is generally well-received, featuring a metroidvania style that allows players to explore diverse environments while utilizing three distinct characters with unique abilities. While some mechanics, like wall jumping, may feel unpolished, the overall controls are tight and responsive, contributing to a fun and engaging experience. The game balances humor and challenge effectively, making it a notable entry in the genre despite some graphical shortcomings.
- “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.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy and situationally appropriate tracks, while others find it repetitive or mismatched with the game's vibe. Highlights include beautiful ambient pieces and memorable tunes, particularly in specific areas like warp rooms, but overall, the soundtrack may not leave a lasting impression. Despite its inconsistencies, many players appreciate the music as a strong aspect that enhances the overall 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.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Reviews highlight that the game eliminates traditional grinding, favoring an exploration-based approach for leveling up and acquiring items. Players appreciate this mechanic, as it enhances the experience and avoids the monotony often associated with grinding, making progress feel more rewarding and engaging. Overall, the focus on exploration over grinding is seen as a positive aspect that enriches gameplay.
- “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.”
- “Progress is exploration-based with items for experience rather than grinding combat.”
- “The leveling up mechanic is interesting in that it is based on exploring (to find level up orbs) rather than grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers minimal replay value, yet it is still considered a great experience by players.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing regular stutters and freezes in the game, indicating stability issues that may require future updates to resolve.
- “There are some regular stutters and freezes too; maybe they'll get fixed eventually.”

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10h Median play time

8h Average play time

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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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