Scroll The Pain Away

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This is a free demo for our upcoming game Scroll the Pain Away! Scroll the Pain Away Step into the shoes of Indigo, the owner of a quaint spell shop in a city with no magic. Alongside their owl companion, Indigo writes and sells spell to help any customer with any problem. With 24 different magical glyphs to mix and match, there are many spells at Indigo's disposal. Magic is unpredictable, and …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and relaxing music, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
Gameplay encourages creativity and critical thinking, with multiple ways to assist or humorously hinder customers.
The drawing mechanic for crafting spells is smooth and engaging, adding depth to the overall experience.

Some players may find the challenge of achieving perfect results frustrating.
The humor and quirky elements, while enjoyable for many, may not appeal to everyone.
The game may feel limited in scope for those seeking a more extensive or complex gameplay experience.

humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring numerous funny moments, particularly when players draw spells and receive amusing feedback for incorrect solutions. This blend of creativity in gameplay and comedic elements enhances the overall experience.
- “Great game, with lots of funny moments as you draw your spells.”
- “The gameplay is pretty creative too; the customers force you to think creatively to come up with a solution to their issues, and if you get it wrong, you get hilarious feedback at the end of each day.”
gameplay
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its creative drawing mechanic used to craft spell scrolls, which is smooth and responsive. Players enjoy the challenge of solving customer issues, leading to humorous outcomes when mistakes are made, allowing for both helpful and mischievous interactions.
- “I like the drawing mechanic to craft the spell scrolls for the customers. It's very smooth and registers most of the time, allowing you to be either helpful or a menace to your customers.”
- “The gameplay is pretty creative too; the customers force you to think creatively to come up with solutions to their issues. If you get it wrong, you receive hilarious feedback at the end of each day.”
graphics
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a super relaxing and cute art style that is both delightful and enjoyable, complemented by calming music. This aesthetic contributes to an overall soothing experience for players.
- “The art style for this game is super relaxing and cute.”
- “It has a delightful art style and calm music that is deeply enjoyable.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is set in a unique blend of modern and fantasy elements, enriched by engaging backstories revealed through customer interactions, text conversations, and social media posts. Additionally, the protagonist's overarching backstory contributes to a sense of progression throughout the game.
- “The world is a cool mix of modern and fantasy, and the customers, text conversations, and social media posts give you a lot of interesting backstory.”
- “Your character also has an overarching backstory that gives the game a sense of progression.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as calm and deeply enjoyable, complementing its delightful art style.
- “It has a delightful art style and calm music that is deeply enjoyable.”