Spellbound Survivors

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Spellbound Survivors is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by ToastedSquadStudios and was released on December 29, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Spellbound Survivors" is a pixelated RPG where players battle against the Overlord Wizard and his soul reapers, unlocking new abilities and powers with each map conquered. The game offers strategic customization of weapons and power-ups, animated super attacks, and a system called "Spellbound Survivors" which promises more than just thrilling battles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with unique mechanics like dashing and character-specific abilities.
Great soundtrack and solid animations enhance the overall experience.
Decent replayability with a variety of characters and power-ups to unlock.

Limited content with only five maps and repetitive gameplay after unlocking everything.
Poor balance and pacing issues, especially with bosses that can feel overly difficult.
Technical issues such as enemies moving through walls and a lack of clarity in weapon mechanics.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a mix of fun and unique mechanics, such as dashing, cooldown power-ups, and character-specific abilities, which contribute to a smooth experience with solid hit detection. However, some players feel the game lacks depth and variety, with certain mechanics feeling disconnected and the overall experience being limited, particularly in terms of skill expression and content. While the creative designs and soundtracks are praised, the gameplay may not sustain long-term engagement.
- “There are some fun and unique mechanics that differentiate it from other survivor games: dashing, power-ups with cooldowns, and a unique special ability for each character.”
- “Smooth gameplay with solid hit detection.”
- “I really liked the soundtracks and the creative mechanics, such as dash, unique ability for each character, and the red bar meter special.”
- “The gameplay itself is alright... I do like the designs of things... however, the game really lacks things to do; it's a very short vampire survivor clone.”
- “Overall, it feels like the spell system is tacked on just to differentiate the gameplay a bit.”
- “The biggest issue, I think, is that too many mechanics were designed in a vacuum because they were 'interesting' but didn't end up complementing each other.”
music
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the genre. However, some players noted that it can become repetitive and overly intense, leading to a few opting to mute it after a while. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, its repetitiveness may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The music of this game is top-notch and the ultimate skills make you feel powerful.”
- “Great game and soundtrack.”
- “Cool soundtrack, amazing details on everything (characters, spells, weapons, enemies, bosses..) and game mechanics.”
- “Music is a bit repetitive and a bit too intense 100% of the time.”
- “The music became a bit annoying after a while, so I muted it.”
- “The pixel graphics are decent and the music is adequate for this genre of game, although it is the same tune over and over, which gets annoying.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game primarily feature pixel art, which some players appreciate for its clarity and charm, while others criticize it as outdated and simplistic. Despite options to adjust resolution, the visuals remain largely unchanged, leading to a perception of lackluster quality. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the pixel graphics as beautiful and fitting for the genre, while others find them insufficiently modern and repetitive.
- “The progression is balanced, the enemies are balanced, and the graphics are clear and well done.”
- “+ beautiful pixel graphics and great soundtrack.”
- “[b][i]survival action-roguelike, a clone of vampire survivors with excellent pixel graphics, tons of content and high replayability.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it limited due to the small number of maps and the nature of unlocks, others appreciate the addictive gameplay and variety of content that encourages multiple playthroughs. The game's price point reflects its replayability, with many users noting that it offers good value for the experience provided.
- “Survival action-roguelike, a clone of Vampire Survivors with excellent pixel graphics, tons of content, and high replayability.”
- “So, yes, there is a fair bit of replayability with this game.”
- “Although some important adjustments are needed, Spellbound Survivors is fun, very addictive, has plenty of things to unlock, and offers great replayability.”
- “Yes, there are only 5 maps, and replayability is limited to your own desire once you've unlocked everything, but that's reflected in the price (I definitely got it on sale).”
- “There is a fair bit of replayability with this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and unengaging, with many expressing frustration over the excessive effort required to achieve 100% completion. While the initial difficulty can be challenging, the grind becomes more manageable as players progress, though the overall experience is often described as lacking in fun.
- “I tried putting it down for a few weeks to see if I would have the itch to pick up the game again later, but when I attempted to play it again recently, I was quickly reminded of the absurd amount of tedious grinding I have to do to 100% this game.”
- “It's just that the progression isn't fun and is super grindy.”
- “The beginning is hard, but if you get through it, things get easier. This is a common aspect in many games, but here it's worse and applies to the grindy unlock metagame as well. Unlike other games where each purchase raises the price of all items with incremental increases and a complex pricing formula, here everything is much simpler, making gameplay much easier once you get the ball rolling.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance during higher-level combos and late-game scenarios, even on high-end systems, suggesting that the issues are not related to hardware limitations.
- “I will say the performance chugs with higher level combos and late game play, even on a beefy rig.”
- “My CPU isn't getting hot, so I think it's more about optimization.”
monetization
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The monetization of Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being exploitative, with users labeling it as a platform for retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, particularly noting that its pricing exceeds that of successful games like Vampire Survivors, suggesting a focus on profit over quality.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “This also costs more than you can get Vampire Survivors for, so it's clearly a cash grab intended to steal sales from Poncle for their original game concept.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted for its lighthearted and playful tone, often eliciting laughter from players.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is centered around the journey of unlocking new survivors and maps, accompanied by a variety of power-ups that enhance gameplay. Players engage in repetitive grinding to progress and master the game, suggesting a focus on gameplay mechanics over a deep narrative.
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as both buggy and poorly performing, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This both looks buggy and bad, and is bad in my opinion for a game like this.”

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Spellbound Survivors is a action adventure game.

Spellbound Survivors is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Spellbound Survivors.

Spellbound Survivors was released on December 29, 2023.

Spellbound Survivors was developed by ToastedSquadStudios.

Spellbound Survivors has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Spellbound Survivors is a single player game.

Similar games include Nomad Survival, Halftime Heroes, Scarlet Tower, Spellbook Demonslayers, Vampire Hunters and others.

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