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Sorcery! 4

82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, replayability
87% User Score Based on 120 reviews

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"Sorcery! 4" is an open-world, narrative adventure game set in a cursed citadel filled with monsters, traps, and magic. The game allows for total exploration and features dynamic storytelling, with the player's choices and actions shaping the narrative. Fight enemies, cast powerful spells, and cheat death in this epic RPG experience, with the option to start a new adventure or continue from Part 3.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews
story15 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fantastic conclusion to the Sorcery series, with a compelling story and multiple endings that enhance replayability.
  • Players appreciate the challenging gameplay and the removal of the rewind feature, which adds tension and encourages thoughtful decision-making.
  • The game is beautifully designed with an engaging map and intelligent puzzles, making it one of the best exploration games in its genre.
  • The removal of the rewind feature has frustrated many players, making the game feel tedious and leading to repeated gameplay without progress.
  • Some players experienced significant issues with losing progress or having to restart the game frequently, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
  • The game can feel overly punishing, especially when encountering difficult mechanics like the Trembling Sickness, which can ruin the experience for some players.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been praised for its depth, branching paths, and satisfying conclusion, effectively tying together the series' narrative threads. Players appreciate the engaging characters and imaginative execution, although some express frustration with the lack of a rewind feature, which can make revisiting sections tedious. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout aspect, showcasing Inkle's ability to adapt classic narratives into a compelling digital format.

    • “I love the story and characters and how well everything flows from 1 all the way through 4.”
    • “An excellent conclusion to a fantastic storyline.”
    • “Truly a masterpiece in terms of story, artwork and characters!”
    • “I gave up after dying 5 times and having to go back 20 minutes in the storyline.”
    • “The series is great, and 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
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Sorcery 4 is marked by a surprising twist mechanic that enhances exploration and offers diverse strategies, despite some criticisms regarding the absence of a rewind feature. While some players find this new mechanic adds depth and excitement, others feel it makes the gameplay tedious compared to earlier entries in the series. Overall, the game presents interesting options and a compelling story, though opinions on the execution of its mechanics vary.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is great, the gameplay is phenomenal.”
    • “Gameplay spoiler follows: at a certain point (1/4~1/2) you are cursed with an inability to rewind your choices.”
    • “No rewind mechanic; gameplay was tedious compared to previous games.”
    • “As with each chapter, Inkle threw a new gameplay curveball.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and repetitive, particularly towards the end, with many expressing frustration over the lack of a rewind mechanic. This has led to a less enjoyable experience compared to earlier titles in the series, which were seen as more relaxing and engaging. Overall, the grinding has detracted from the fun, making the gameplay feel like a chore rather than an adventure.

    • “This one ended up being the most tedious for me with all the repetitions near the ending.”
    • “This game is not as fun as the previous three; too much dying over and over again makes it 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 one became more tedious toward the end without getting hints online.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers excellent replayability due to its intelligent puzzles, diverse choices, and multiple optional companions, making each playthrough enjoyable. However, the fourth installment suffers from display issues that hinder its playability, while earlier titles remain accessible and engaging. Overall, the series is considered nearly infinitely replayable.

    • “It has great replay value, intelligent puzzles, many different choices, 3 optional companions, and more.”
    • “Replayable and enjoyable every time.”
    • “All of the previous titles are playable because they fit the screen, but the 4th installment is not displayed correctly and is unplayable.”
    • “This series is almost infinitely replayable.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their fascinating visuals that enhance the game's in-depth story and diverse characters, contributing to an epic adventure experience. Reviewers consider the artwork a masterpiece, complementing the overall gameplay with stunning design elements.

    • “Fascinating visuals that enhance the overall experience!”
    • “Truly a masterpiece in terms of story, artwork, and characters!”
    • “Everything is included: in-depth story, side quests, legendary weapons and magic items, a lot of different characters to meet, and the most epic adventure to experience!”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is generally positive, with many characters receiving encore performances that enhance the overall experience. However, specific details on performance issues or technical aspects were not mentioned.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players found the emotional climax of the series to be deeply satisfying, feeling that their investment in the previous games culminated in a rewarding and impactful experience.

    • “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.”
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