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Sorcery!

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82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
monetization, character development
82% User Score Based on 875 reviews

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Sorcery! is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by inkle Ltd and was released on May 2, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

An epic adventure through a land of monsters, traps, and magic.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 875 reviews
story69 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • Engaging and immersive story with rich writing and multiple branching paths that reward exploration and replayability.
  • Unique and well-implemented spellcasting and combat systems that add depth and player choice to battles.
  • High-quality graphics, artwork, and sound design enhance the fantasy atmosphere and overall game experience.
  • The first part is very short, with many players finishing it within a few hours, leading to concerns over value for the price.
  • The game is split into multiple parts that require separate purchases, which some players feel is overpriced given the short length of each.
  • Some technical issues reported on certain devices, including screen resolution problems and occasional crashes impacting playability.
  • story
    162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its immersive, engaging, and interactive "choose your own adventure" style with compelling characters, multiple branching paths, and meaningful choices that impact outcomes. However, many users find the narrative somewhat short and incomplete in the initial installment, feeling that subsequent chapters—each requiring additional purchase—are necessary to experience the full story, which some view as overpriced or a drawback. Overall, the story combines classic fantasy adventure elements with modern design, offering strong replay value despite criticisms about length and pricing.

    • “Okay, this is by far one of the best story-based app games I've ever played!”
    • “The story is engrossing, and decisions you make have real and lasting impacts throughout.”
    • “Fantastic storytelling game with an insane amount of depth and consequence and these guys definitely put a lot of thought into the design of this gem.”
    • “I wouldn't have paid $5.99 if I'd known I was effectively only getting the "first chapter" of this story/game.”
    • “It's ridiculously overpriced for what you get: 1/4 of a very weak story.”
    • “Just when the story really starts to kick off, the game ends and they want you to pay another $5 for the second half.”
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, engaging story choices, and solid adaptation to a digital format, offering good replayability and unique spellcasting and combat systems. However, many users find the gameplay too short for the price, with some feeling restricted or wishing for more depth and better UI navigation. Overall, while the mechanics are well-designed and enjoyable, the brief playtime and value perception are common concerns.

    • “The gameplay is absolutely fantastic, keeping away from completionism in favor of replayability.”
    • “Innovative mechanics back up solid writing and multiple successful paths—you’re not railroaded, and can rewind at any time to try a different path.”
    • “The battle mechanic is clever without being overly complex; the story is great and the choices open to you feel like you have a real sense of control.”
    • “It feels more like it should be a free demo, introducing the world and gameplay before paying for the rest of the game.”
    • “The gameplay and story aren't particularly gripping, and the entire experience can fit within a couple of hours.”
    • “Very short, poor plot, terrible world building and boring mechanics.”
  • replayability
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, driven by multiple choices, branching storylines, and the ability to carry progress across sequels, offering many different outcomes and playthroughs. While some find it relatively short, most agree that its depth and variety encourage repeated play, though a few mention limited replay value or save slot issues. Overall, the replay value is a strong highlight, enhancing the game's lasting appeal.

    • “High replay value; buy all 3, they're worth the money. So many paths to choose from—I’ve replayed it 20 times already with different results each time. Great game.”
    • “Deep, interesting, almost infinitely replayable.”
    • “When I found out Sorcery 4 was out, I restarted from the first adventure. It’s so deep with so many storylines, it has a lot of replay value.”
    • “But, unlike the superb 80 Days from the same studio, I'm not sure about replayability.”
    • “Very limited replay value.”
    • “Worth $3 maybe $4, for sure, and it's fun, but it doesn't seem to have much in replay value.”
  • graphics
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, immersive, and unique art style, contributing significantly to the overall engaging experience. While some note that the visuals are simple or could be enhanced in certain areas, the combination of artwork, design, and environmental effects consistently adds depth and charm to the game world. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that complements the storytelling and gameplay.

    • “The world is great, the artwork is fantastic, it's very exciting to find out what could be around any corner.”
    • “This game is beautifully designed, with a lot of thought put into the app, from the graphics to the fonts, which justifies the price.”
    • “I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game on the phone version, and what I loved about this was that, after so many years, I was immediately steeped back into that wonderful world... I liked that mixture of graphics, text, and illustrations, with the environmental sounds adding a true sense of being 'in' the story.”
    • “Graphics are plain.”
    • “Great style and graphics but terrible story”
    • “I give the nod to Lone Wolf because it has a much more interactive combat system (but slightly less depth), along with a graphical presentation that easily surpasses that of Sorcery.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is consistently praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere and immersion, contributing to a rich and engaging experience alongside art and story. While generally described as great, some users note minor issues with sound distortion and volume balance. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong, integral element that complements the game's tactical and RPG style.

    • “The immersive elements, music, RPG style battles and sound effects make for hours of gameplay and I cannot wait to continue my journey.”
    • “The map itself is gorgeously done, as is the music, and I love the story.”
    • “The music and sound effects add flavor, the illustrations are great, the combat is pretty cool, and the writing is well done.”
    • “Also, I think the difference in volume between ambience and music is a tad too much.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its faithful and evocative design, effectively capturing the essence of the original book. Users appreciate the well-written text, memorable illustrations, and the immersive combination of music and subtle sound effects, which together create a beautiful and nostalgic experience.

    • “A really well designed and atmospheric take on the original book.”
    • “Overall very atmospheric and beautiful with the music and everything.”
    • “Also the subtle sound effects add to the atmosphere.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lack of intrusive ads and in-app purchases, providing a more enjoyable experience compared to typical monetization-heavy titles. However, some users note the absence of features like Google Play Games integration and cloud sync. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as player-friendly and respectful.

    • “Good game, intrusive ads”
    • “Good game enhanced by the absence of ads and IAPs but blemished by the absence of Google Play Games integration and Google cloud sync.”
    • “In a world of horrific in-game purchase bait crap, this is a game made by people who love what they do and want you to love it too.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek, adding entertaining and sometimes genuinely funny moments. It enhances the interactive fantasy experience and is well-received by players who appreciate playful, witty content.

    • “Soooo interactive, different outcomes, entertaining and sometimes even funny.”
    • “Highly recommended if you enjoy fantasy with some tongue-in-cheek humor.”
    • “Funny game.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that character development in the game is minimal or lacking, with limited customization options. However, player choices do impact the story and its progression, though this does not translate into significant character growth.

    • “Each choice is important and impacts the entirety of your story and character development.”
    • “For one, there is no character development.”
    • “However, I can barely read the spellbook because the text is so small, and there's little character development or customization.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization is generally good, with smooth performance and ease of use reported by users, though there are some device-specific issues, such as poor screen optimization on the Galaxy S7 Active.

    • “Runs smoothly, never had a problem with it.”
    • “Fun, easy to use, runs smoothly.”
    • “The screen is not optimized for the Galaxy S7 Active, please fix this.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers great fun but has significant stability issues, frequently freezing on about one-third of play sessions.

    • “However, the game freezes my phone one out of three times when played.”
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Sorcery! is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Sorcery! is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Sorcery!.

Sorcery! was released on May 2, 2013.

Sorcery! was developed by inkle Ltd.

Sorcery! has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Sorcery! for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Sorcery! is a single player game.

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