Sorcery! 4

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Sorcery! 4 is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by inkle Ltd and was released on September 22, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive storytelling with multiple endings and rich fantasy world, providing excellent replay value.
Innovative gameplay mechanics and challenging puzzles that reward careful decision-making and exploration.
High-quality production with smooth gameplay, beautiful maps, and faithful adaptation of the original gamebook series.

Removal of the rewind feature leads to frustrating repetition and difficulty, making trial-and-error play less enjoyable and sometimes requiring walkthroughs.
Progress loss and save issues reported frequently, causing inconvenience and inability to continue without restarting.
Certain game sections become tedious and repetitive, particularly near the end, reducing overall pacing and enjoyment for some players.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its depth, multiple branching paths, and a satisfying, epic conclusion that honors the series' rich narrative and characters. While some players find the lack of a rewind feature challenging and occasionally frustrating due to repetition, the overall storytelling, side quests, and immersive world-building consistently receive high acclaim. Inkle's adaptation is celebrated as a masterful blend of classic storytelling and innovative digital presentation.
- “An excellent conclusion to a fantastic storyline.”
- “The sheer number of branches that the story can go is unparalleled.”
- “Wholeheartedly recommended, and as always in awe of inkle's consistently superb digital storytelling!”
- “I gave up after dying 5 times and having to go back 20 minutes in the storyline.”
- “The series is great but I hope they find a way to continue the quest, like if you took the crown you become mad with power, or if you give it back the king becomes mad.”
- “It's challenging and you want to know the end of the story.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Sorcery 4 introduces a notable twist by removing the rewind mechanic, which some players find adds depth and freedom for exploration, while others feel it makes the experience tedious compared to previous entries. The addition of unique mechanics like disguises enhances replayability and offers fresh challenges, maintaining the series' signature engaging gameplay despite mixed opinions on certain new features.
- “Sorcery 4 throws in a surprise twist mechanic near the beginning, which helps it stand out and above the previous games in the series.”
- “Please don't let the issues with the new mechanic that other reviewers have highlighted put you off; in my opinion, it actually increases your freedom to explore and try things in a variety of different ways to really see the depth that the game has to offer.”
- “Completed the series and I love the disguise mechanic and that the replayability of the 4 games is immense.”
- “Gameplay spoiler: at a certain point (between 1/4 and 1/2 through the game), you are cursed with the inability to rewind your choices.”
- “No rewind mechanic; gameplay was tedious compared to previous games.”
- “As with each chapter, inkle threw a new gameplay curve ball.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is widely seen as tedious and repetitive, especially toward the end, with frequent dying and repeated tasks diminishing enjoyment. Unlike previous titles, the lack or limited use of a rewind mechanic exacerbates the frustration, making progression feel more like a chore.
- “This book is not as fun as the previous three; too much dying over and over again makes the game feel more like grinding and too repetitive, doing the same things 10 times.”
- “The former games in the series were relaxing and enjoyable, while this was more tedious toward the end without getting hints online.”
- “No rewind mechanic; gameplay was tedious compared to previous games.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game series offers exceptional replayability, featuring intelligent puzzles, multiple choices, and optional companions that enhance variety. While most installments display well and remain enjoyable upon repeated playthroughs, the fourth game suffers from display issues that affect its playability. Overall, the series is praised for its immersive and highly replayable experience.
- “It has great replay value, intelligent puzzles, many different choices, 3 optional companions and more.”
- “Completed the series and OMG I love the disguise mechanic and that the replayability of the 4 games is immense.”
- “This series is almost infinitely replayable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their fascinating visuals and detailed artwork, contributing to an immersive and epic adventure experience. The combination of vibrant sorcery effects and well-designed characters enhances the overall aesthetic appeal.
- “Everything is included: in-depth story, side quests, legendary weapons and magic items, a lot of different characters to meet, fascinating visuals, sorcery, combat, and the most epic adventure to experience!”
- “Truly a masterpiece in terms of story, artwork, and characters!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised for delivering a compelling and satisfying climax that resonates deeply with longtime fans, rewarding their investment in the series.
- “I loved the series and this was a compelling emotional climax, that made me feel like everything I had put towards the previous games paid off.”