SpellFront
- October 24, 2018
- Steppe Hare Studio
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamSpellFront is a single-player first person shooter that takes place in the world of a medieval fantasy, experiencing the attack of the aliens. The player assumes role of an ancient sorcerer who must find a way to defeat invaders with only her might and her magic.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting story and concept that shows potential.
- Some spells have good impact and different mechanics, providing a bit of variety.
- The visuals are nice, and certain fights can be engaging and challenging.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including a memory leak and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Combat feels unbalanced and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge in encounters.
- Overall, the game feels unfinished and abandoned, with little content to justify its price.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with limited mechanics such as an inadequate jumping system for platforming. While the game features impactful spells and an interesting premise, it ultimately fails to explore its ideas fully, though its short length prevents it from becoming tedious.
“Spells with good impact and different mechanics.”
“The game has an interesting story and idea for gameplay; too bad it barely goes anywhere with it, every aspect goes as deep as surface level.”
“This game doesn't have a decent jumping mechanic, or at least, not for jumping on platforms.”
“The gameplay is pretty shallow, but I think the length of the game makes sure it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing premise and concept, but the narrative fails to develop meaningfully, remaining superficial and lacking depth throughout.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant micro lags and stuttering, while others report smooth performance on their systems. Overall, there are concerns about the game's optimization, suggesting it may feel neglected.
“The game runs smoothly on my PC.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware configurations.”
“I can't really recommend this game; it's plagued with micro lags and stuttering and overall seems abandoned.”
“The optimization is terrible, making it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing visuals, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic of the game.
“The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, bringing the game world to life.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every scene a visual treat.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several glitches, indicating issues with stability that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“I found several glitches throughout the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
