Sorcery Is for Saps

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An apprentice sorcerer should never steal a master's identity! Will your powers save the king--or will you turn traitor and seize the throne yourself?

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

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features many intriguing plot twists that keep players engaged and guessing.
Characters are well-developed and contribute significantly to the story, enhancing the overall experience.
The humor and light-hearted tone provide a fun and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the game.

The ending feels unsatisfying and abrupt, leaving players frustrated with the outcome of their choices.
Some decisions lead to dead ends or provide lazy responses, detracting from the overall immersion.
The romance elements are underdeveloped, making it difficult for players to connect with potential partners.

story
27 mentions
26 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story features numerous engaging plot twists and a unique take on fantasy, though it is described as simple and somewhat short. While the humor enhances the narrative, some players feel the ending is rushed and lacks depth in character development, particularly in romantic arcs. However, the meaningful choices significantly impact the story's progression, offering replay value and a satisfying experience overall.
- “The story is very interesting, with some unique twists and ideas; your character can grow and make acquaintances with people.”
- “The mystery that the plot hinges on is expertly unraveled throughout the game and keeps you on your toes enough so that you can never be sure exactly who is behind it until the later chapters.”
- “The story starts like a tale of our very incompetent mage and their lifetime chance to greatness (to cure the king), but quickly becomes a much more complex story with political intrigues, betrayals, kidnapping, and so on.”
- “The story is also too short.”
- “On the other hand, the story doesn't go in depth with any of its characters (save maybe the familiar), which resulted in romances lacking any emotional impact.”
- “It feels more like you're playing min/max your juice than an actual story.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, often overshadowing the story itself, and while it effectively lightens the narrative, some players feel it leans towards a more juvenile style. Despite this, the writing is generally praised for its wit and entertainment value, making it an enjoyable experience for many. Overall, the humor is appreciated, though preferences for a more mature tone vary among players.
- “The humor outshines the story.”
- “This isn't a dark game at all, but it attempts to use humor to tell some parts of the story.”
- “The writing itself is predominantly flawless (in terms of grammar) and most importantly it is witty, humorous, and entertaining.”
gameplay
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging juice and magic mechanics, though some stats lack transparency and intuitive adjustments compared to other games. However, players can remain immersed without constantly worrying about optimizing stats, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
- “The juice mechanics and how magic works are fascinating.”
- “The magic mechanics are quite interesting.”
- “If you stay in character, you won't fail, so you can play this game without once looking at the stat page, which is great for immersion and I liked that a lot.”
- “The juice mechanics and how magic works are confusing and poorly explained.”
- “Mechanically, some stats weren't as transparent as I'd like, and changing them wasn't as intuitive as in many other games.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game features a heartwarming and fairytale-like narrative that transitions from comedy to seriousness, it falls short in character development, leading to romances that lack emotional depth. Despite this, many players still find the overall experience enjoyable and recommend it for its fun and engaging story.
- “Despite downsides, I really recommend this game – it’s fun (it starts like a comedy and turns serious later), it’s heartwarming and interesting, and feels much like a fairytale.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
While the game is relatively short, its multiple pathways and choices during the story phases provide a solid level of replayability, encouraging players to explore different outcomes.
- “The game is on the shorter side, but the variety of ways to engage with each phase of the story provides great replay value.”
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, making it a game you can enjoy multiple times.”
- “The different paths and endings encourage you to replay the game to experience everything it has to offer.”
- “The game is also on the short side, though the number of ways you can spend your time in each phase of the story gives it decent replay value.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat superficial, with characters often fitting into archetypal roles rather than exhibiting depth. However, the world-building elements, such as magical spyware and talking objects, add an intriguing layer to the experience.
- “The character development is truly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters and witness their growth throughout the story.”
- “I love how the game explores the complexities of each character, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
- “The way characters evolve based on player choices adds a layer of depth that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “It doesn't exactly transport you to the world of imagination, and it doesn't plumb the depths of character development, but it has some nice world building with magical spyware, talking inanimate objects, and unusual curses.”