Protos Magos

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Protos Magos is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Neverbomb and was released on March 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Protos Magos is a Spellcrafting FPS with fast-paced combat. Explore a medieval setting and blast your way through a horde of demons. Combine runes in multiple ways to create custom spells. Each rune gives unique properties that change the behavior of the spell. Depending on the runes combined each spell has a different behavior that suits your unique play style Fireballs. Earth spikes. …

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fast-paced action combined with an intricate magic system offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
The spell customization system allows for a variety of build options, enhancing the combat mechanics.
The game shows great potential for future updates, with promising level design and atmosphere reminiscent of classic FPS games.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and low frame rates, particularly with certain spell combinations.
Navigation can be confusing, with players often getting lost due to lack of clear indicators and a minimap.
Several bugs and collision issues detract from the experience, such as getting stuck on geometry and unintended interactions with summoned minions.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The gameplay is highlighted as a promising blend of classic boomer shooter mechanics and an innovative spellcrafting system, offering extensive build customization. Reviewers rate it positively, with an 8/10 for its depth and creativity in gameplay.
- “Very promising premise and mechanics.”
- “Gameplay 8/10: a surprisingly fleshed-out spellbuilding system that allows for a lot of build customization.”
- “It's essentially a boomer shooter with a spellcrafting mechanic.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by significant bugs, particularly with the homing spell, which often causes projectiles to behave erratically, targeting corners or walls instead of enemies. Additionally, players report issues with movement sensitivity and various buggy geometries and colliders, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “The homing spell is buggy; most of the time, all homing projectiles fly towards a corner of the zone or into a specific spot in a wall, as if there were enemies inside them (maybe there are?).”
- “It's hard to aim when both your movement and sensitivity feel like they're at max. There are also plenty of buggy geometries and colliders.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows potential but suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues and low frame rates that detract from the overall experience. The tutorial is also criticized, adding to the challenges players face.
- “It's poorly optimized and the frame rate gives me headaches.”
- “It has potential, but the tutorial is trash and the performance on the hardware is poor.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with impressive level design and sound that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the atmosphere contributes significantly to enjoyment, rating it as a standout feature.
- “From the very moment the game loaded, I was impressed by the atmosphere and level design for an early access game and found myself enjoying this experience throughout my 30 minutes of playing.”
- “Atmosphere 9/10: This game has surprisingly good sound design.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's original soundtrack (OST) for its simplicity and effectiveness in enhancing intensity, but they also suggest incorporating a wider variety of music to further immerse players in the experience.
- “Finally, I highly recommend adding a variety of music to make the game feel more immersive.”
- “It is backed by a simple, yet effective OST that boosts the game's intensity.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the graphics could benefit from a more distinct visual design for different zones and the addition of a minimap to enhance navigation.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often refer to the initial gameplay choice as the "story" mode, indicating that it serves as the foundation for the narrative experience within the game.
- “I began by choosing the first option the game presented to me, which I consider to be the 'story' mode.”