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 game features a unique magic system that allows players to draw spells directly on the screen, adding an engaging mechanic to the gameplay.
- Some players found the game engrossing and noted that the developers have worked hard to fix and upgrade it, resulting in a smoother experience.
- The graphics and artwork received praise for being nice and atmospheric, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and unresponsive controls, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- The story is considered boring and unengaging, with a lack of depth that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Many players found the difficulty unbalanced, with opponents being too strong and combat mechanics being overly complicated and confusing.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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. Overall, the graphics are seen as needing significant improvement to match the game's potential.
“Graphics are beautiful, but with no option to do anything but scribble on a screen and your mouse movements don't even stay on the screen to help.”
“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, and the dialogue is 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. Never have I seen anyone make turn-based battle so complicated with your symbol system.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic but suffers from unbalanced elements and confusing battle systems, making it less enjoyable. While the graphics are atmospheric, they lack diversity, and the overall execution falls short compared to other turn-based games. Despite its potential, the gameplay experience is hindered by slow movements and overly complicated mechanics.
“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.”
“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 confusing battle mechanics. I've never seen anyone make turn-based battles so complicated with their symbol system.”
“This happened within the first 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being vague, unengaging, and lacking originality, with many reviewers noting its similarities to other media. While some elements touch on themes of reality, power, and morality, the overall narrative is described as boring and poorly executed, with inadequate introduction and tutorial support.
“Each act tells part of the story about the nature of reality, power, and morality.”
“Unbalanced gameplay, lame to nonexistent story; graphics are nice and atmospheric but not very diverse.”
“The underlying story outcome is shared by at least 5 movies and 3 games that I know, so nothing new here.”
“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
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its boring story, which detracts from player engagement, while technical issues like auto-camera changes contribute to a disorienting experience, further diminishing emotional investment.
“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 nothing throughout the entire experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the overall experience without standing out significantly.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps things fresh and exciting, adding a unique flavor to each level.”
- 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.”
