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Sorcery! 3 is a single player action game. It was developed by inkle Ltd and was released on April 22, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Sorcery! 3" is an innovative RPG that combines puzzle-solving, combat, and choose-your-own-adventure elements for a unique gaming experience. Explore a cursed wilderness filled with monsters, traps, and magic, with the freedom to move in any direction. Recommended by critics and players alike, this immersive game offers a dynamic and magical world full of surprises.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews
story16 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • Inkle's adaptation of The Seven Serpents is a remarkable achievement, enhancing the original text with well-realized characters, excellent plotting, and intelligent attention to detail.
  • The game offers a non-linear adventure with immense replay value, allowing players to explore multiple paths and outcomes, making each playthrough unique and engaging.
  • The integration of complex mechanics, such as time travel and a more refined combat system, adds depth to the gameplay, making it a standout in the choose-your-own-adventure genre.
  • Some players have experienced frustrating bugs, including crashes during battles and issues with saving progress, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The combat system can be inconsistent, with some encounters feeling anticlimactic or overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge in certain situations.
  • Navigating the expansive map can be tedious at times, with some players feeling lost or unsure of how to progress, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
  • story
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised for its engaging, non-linear narrative that offers a rich and immersive experience, with players enjoying the variety of choices that lead to different outcomes. Many reviewers highlight the impressive adaptation of Steve Jackson's ideas, the depth of character development, and the intricate world-building that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users experienced technical issues that affected their ability to fully engage with the story.

    • “Probably the best 'choose your own path/storyline' games I've ever played.”
    • “Explore a new world full of surprises, with a rich non-linear story featuring remarkably creative plot designs that all add to a dense atmosphere of awe and wonder.”
    • “The storytelling, the atmosphere, the amount of content, everything tops most modern console games.”
    • “It cuts off part of the game on the right and bottom sides of my phone, keeping me from reading the story.”
    • “One problem I found was that there was nothing on gameplay or story; just when my phone died while I was playing, the save I had been working on for a few days was gone when I went back to it. I'm not sure if it's an issue with the game or not, but I just continued the save from the other games again.”
    • “But don't expect a laid-back interactive story; this gem of a game will challenge your mind turn after turn with ever new ideas.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its complex mechanics, innovative time travel feature, and engaging RPG elements, offering nearly infinite replayability and superb writing. However, some users have reported issues with the beacon mechanic's reliability, game crashes, and lost save data, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game is considered impressive and enjoyable, with a wealth of new content that enhances the original material.

    • “It is an impressive game with complex mechanics.”
    • “The time travel mechanic is very novel, a welcome twist.”
    • “It's a very engrossing game with superb writing, with fun and complex mechanics and what's best, almost infinite replayability.”
    • “The beacon mechanic is a bit iffy though where sometimes the map will show something that isn't there and it's not clear if it exists or not.”
    • “Contains defects though, the game has crashed and most recently lost my game save data - over 6 hours of gameplay!”
    • “I think it would be much better, since in the old mechanic you could only rewind to the latest pass of each area...”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, with players noting its non-linear adventure structure, diverse choices, and engaging story that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many users highlight the complex mechanics and hidden options that enhance the experience, making it enjoyable to revisit. Overall, the combination of exploration, magic, and fighting contributes to an almost infinite replay value.

    • “Games, in my opinion, are a non-linear adventure focused on exploration, with a super interesting story, a good balance between magic and fighting, and great replay value due to the many different choices you can make.”
    • “It's a very engrossing game with superb writing, fun and complex mechanics, and what's best, almost infinite replayability.”
    • “Very replayable, as there are many options that are not obvious during the first playthrough. I replayed the game many more times compared to the first two.”
    • “About 7 to 9 hours of playtime, but there is a definite lack of replay value.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The game feels linear, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and strong design, contributing to an engaging experience. However, some users report significantly worse performance on older devices, particularly when comparing it to previous installments.

    • “The game runs smoothly, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The programming is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay and efficient resource management.”
    • “I appreciate the optimization efforts, as they ensure that even on lower-end devices, the game remains enjoyable.”
    • “The performance on my S4 is significantly worse compared to S1 and S2.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my device, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I expected better optimization, but the lag and stuttering are unbearable.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their amazing artwork and vibrant backgrounds, which enhance the overall experience. Recent updates have resolved previous graphical bugs, contributing to a smooth visual performance. Overall, the visuals significantly elevate the game's appeal.

    • “Amazing artwork, interesting fighting mechanics; everything about this game is great.”
    • “The graphical bug has indeed been fixed, and it works great now!”
    • “The artwork and background sound really bring this game to life.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a mystifying and lonely desert setting that enhances the feeling of meaningful choices. Players are immersed in a richly detailed world with a non-linear story and creative plot designs, contributing to a dense sense of awe and wonder that surpasses many modern console games.

    • “A very mystifying and lonely desert with a great atmosphere where it feels like every choice matters.”
    • “Explore a new world full of surprises, with a rich non-linear story featuring remarkably creative plot designs that all add to a dense atmosphere of awe and wonder.”
    • “The storytelling, the atmosphere, and the amount of content all top most modern console games.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience with a magical touch. However, some users have noted that the game consumes a significant amount of battery even when the music is turned off.

    • “Sound and music are perfect.”
    • “Brilliant game! The love story and music are truly magical.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short time.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The audio quality is poor, with muffled sounds that make it hard to enjoy the music.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when exploring specific areas.

    • “Exploring certain areas is quite tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features excellent storytelling paired with a strong character development strategy, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.

    • “Great storytelling and a fantastic character development strategy game.”
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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
7h Main story
11h Completionist
2-9h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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Sorcery! 3 is a action game.

Sorcery! 3 is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

The main story can be completed in around 7 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 11 hours to finish. On average players spend around 6 hours playing Sorcery! 3.

Sorcery! 3 was released on April 22, 2015.

Sorcery! 3 was developed by inkle Ltd.

Sorcery! 3 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sorcery! 3 is a single player game.

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