Spellcrafter
- May 4, 2015
- Jujubee S.A.
Get on Steam"Spellcrafter" is an RPG game with deep tactical combat and a unique spell casting system, where you draw symbols to cast spells. Explore a dark fantasy world, gather resources, take quests, and make moral choices, recruiting heroes and assembling troops for battle in this three-act adventure. The innovative spell casting system allows for more powerful spells if cast quickly and accurately.
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Reviews
- The magic system is unique and engaging, allowing players to draw spells directly on the screen.
- The game has some good artwork and decent music, contributing to an atmospheric experience.
- For the low price, it can be an interesting game for those looking for something different.
- The game is plagued by bugs and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- The story is boring and lacks depth, failing to engage players.
- Overall, the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to a disappointing experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as a mix of beautiful and atmospheric visuals, but overall they are considered dated and mediocre. While some users appreciate the artwork, many criticize the lack of diversity and the frustrating camera and movement controls. The visuals are seen as having potential, but they ultimately feel unfinished and in need of a significant overhaul.
“Unbalanced gameplay, lame to nonexistent story, graphics nice and atmospheric but not very diverse.”
“Nice graphics so far, with some better UI could be quite fun.”
“The graphics look dated, the camera and movement controls are frustrating, the intro is brief, but uninformative; the story is vague and unengaging, the dialogue: atrocious.”
“In general, this feels more like an unfinished idea that needs fleshing out and a graphics overhaul.”
“Had the potential to be great, the graphics are mediocre, the movements a bit slow, and even for the start of the game the battles are simple, that is once you get past the stupidly confusing battle mechanics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its unbalanced mechanics and confusing battle system, which detracts from the overall experience despite a unique concept and decent artwork. Players find the battles overly simplistic and slow, leading to frustration, while the story is described as lacking depth. Overall, the game falls short of expectations in the turn-based genre.
“This game contains some instances of good artwork, decent music, tolerable voice acting, and a unique game mechanic.”
“Great concept but far behind other games in this turn-based gameplay.”
“Story, gameplay - all of it sucks.”
“Great concept but far far behind other games in this turn-based gameplay.”
“Had the potential to be great, the graphics are mediocre, the movements a bit slow, and even for the start of the game the battles are simple. That is, once you get past the stupidly confusing battle mechanics; never have I seen anyone make turn-based battle so complicated with your symbol mechanics.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being vague, unengaging, and lacking originality, with many reviewers noting its similarities to other media. Additionally, the introduction is deemed insufficient, leaving players confused about the narrative context. Overall, the storytelling is described as boring and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
“Each act tells part of the story about the nature of reality, power, and morality.”
“The underlying story outcome is shared by at least 5 movies and 3 games that I know, so nothing new here.”
“Unbalanced gameplay, lame to nonexistent story, graphics nice and atmospheric but not very diverse.”
“There is no map, no introduction to the story, and the basic tutorial gives too few hints.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users found the emotional aspect lacking, citing a boring story that failed to engage them. Additionally, technical issues like an auto-camera that caused dizziness detracted from their overall experience.
“The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
“I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
“The emotional impact was nonexistent; I felt detached from the entire experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the overall experience without standing out significantly.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, being described as unpolished and plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“This game is unpolished, buggy, and terrible.”
