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School of Magic - Prologue is a single player hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by PartTimeIndie and was released on August 31, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Immersive magical world with a rich and captivating setting that appeals to fantasy fans.
Engaging and intriguing storyline with well-developed characters and promising setup for the full game.
Fun and dynamic gameplay combining roguelike deckbuilding and action RPG elements, with a deep skill tree allowing diverse build strategies.

Currently limited content and short gameplay duration due to being a demo, leading to lower replayability.
Some graphical inconsistencies and average audio quality detract from overall immersion.
Certain gameplay mechanics feel clunky or unintuitive, such as combat pacing, healing speed, unclear objectives, and UI interactions.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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29%
The story is engaging and intriguing, featuring well-developed characters and an immersive setting that draws players in. However, it is relatively short and linear, with limited replayability, and can feel somewhat messy yet still understandable.
- “The story hooks you in with its intriguing plot and well-developed characters, making you eager to explore more.”
- “While its short duration and limited replayability might leave you wanting more, the engaging storyline and immersive setting make it a delightful experience.”
- “Engaging storyline; the game offers an engaging prologue that sets the stage for a larger adventure.”
- “The linear progression and story-driven nature mean there’s little incentive to replay multiple times.”
- “The story is also quite messy but understandable.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics feature a generally appealing art style but suffer from inconsistencies, with some scenes noticeably more polished than others. Additionally, graphical quality doesn't significantly improve across settings, putting unnecessary strain on hardware without clear visual benefits.
- “Hey everyone, yeah I really liked the artstyle of the game.”
- “The game graphics are nice but from very low to ultra you have no difference... except that now your GPU is on fire (I have a 1050ti).”
- “The visuals can sometimes be inconsistent, with certain scenes looking more polished than others.”
- “Inconsistent graphical quality.”
- “Just be prepared for a few graphical and audio inconsistencies along the way.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is praised for its core mechanics and engaging feel, but its short duration, serving mainly as a prologue, leaves players wanting more. Some users also suggest minor visual tweaks to improve the overall experience.
- “Maybe tweak the shaders a bit too as the contrast is a little bit high for my liking but the feel of the game and the core mechanics are great.”
- “The gameplay divides into phases:”
- “Short gameplay duration as a prologue, the game is relatively short, leaving you wanting more.”
- “Short gameplay duration.”
- “The gameplay divides into phases.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, with most players finding little incentive to revisit it beyond the initial playthrough. Despite its short duration, the engaging storyline and immersive setting provide a memorable experience, though replay value remains minimal.
- “While its short duration and limited replayability might leave you wanting more, the engaging storyline and immersive setting make it a delightful experience.”
- “Limited replayability. Once you’ve completed the prologue, there’s limited replay value.”
- “Limited replayability. Once you’ve completed the prologue, there’s limited replay value.”
- “Limited replayability.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's soundtrack is well-executed and thrilling, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some sound effects and voice acting quality are inconsistent, which can detract from the experience.
- “The soundtrack is well executed.”
- “Plus the music and ambient sounds are just super thrilling.”
- “The audio quality is good overall; the game’s soundtrack is fitting, though some sound effects and voice acting feel a bit lacking in quality, affecting the overall experience.”
- “While the game’s soundtrack is fitting, some of the sound effects and voice acting can feel a bit lacking in quality, affecting the overall experience.”

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School of Magic - Prologue is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

School of Magic - Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

School of Magic - Prologue was released on August 31, 2020.

School of Magic - Prologue was developed by PartTimeIndie.

School of Magic - Prologue has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked School of Magic - Prologue for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

School of Magic - Prologue is a single player game.

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