Spellgear

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Spellgear is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by SkyRiver Studios and was released on April 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Non-target action role-playing game, with MOBA and MOBA-style arenas, an open world to explore and relax, a fresh and unique combat system, and many other exciting features.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Spellgear features a unique and engaging combat system with non-target mechanics, allowing for dynamic and skill-based gameplay.
The game offers a variety of quests and a mix of MMORPG and MOBA elements, providing players with diverse gameplay experiences.
The graphics are visually appealing, and the game shows promise for future development, especially with potential expansions and improvements.

The game can be challenging for newcomers, with a steep learning curve and some confusing mechanics.
There is currently a low player population, which affects the multiplayer experience and matchmaking.
Some players have reported issues with bugs and performance, including crashes and FPS drops during gameplay.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users appreciating the nice visuals and good optimization, especially at higher settings. However, some reviewers note that the graphics feel somewhat outdated, which is understandable given the game's indie status and pricing. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics contribute positively to the game's ambiance.
- “I particularly like the non-target system for the combat, and the ambient graphics are okay.”
- “+ high-potential game engine with very nice graphics (on pre- and max qualities especially);”
- “+ good graphics optimization.”
- “The graphics in the game are a bit outdated, but they look quite nice.”
- “Old-looking graphics.”
- “I did not expect something that would give me a wow effect in graphics.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with minimal quest text and flavor, primarily consisting of standard kill, gather, and fetch quests. Players express hope for more engaging and dynamic quests as they progress, but initially feel that the missions lack informative context, leading to a somewhat uninspired narrative experience.
- “However, once in game, it's another story.”
- “I haven't played for very long yet, and I've already been tasked with killing some stuff, so hopefully the quests will become a bit more interesting/dynamic.”
- “Game starts with regular kill, gather, and fetch quests but with the aim-based combat you don't bore to death while doing them (at least at the start).”
- “Very little quest text or flavor.”
- “But right now, you are basically fed a few missions/battles without any information.”
- “Maybe I should have done a few more fetch quests to get this information, but to be honest, I always found that infuriatingly boring.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is accessible for newcomers, featuring a straightforward tutorial that introduces basic mechanics, though some features may require additional time to fully grasp. Combat is engaging with non-target mechanics, including jumping, blocking, dodging, and rolling, offering tactical depth. However, the current early access version limits exploration to two playable zones, which may restrict the overall experience.
- “When you start, you will get to understand the basic game mechanics, and it's fairly easy to get the hang of it.”
- “First, in Spellgear, there are very interesting combat mechanics: non-targeting with jumping, blocks, dodges, rolls, etc. The game has interesting tactical possibilities.”
- “Very interesting combat mechanics with good potential.”
- “The limited number of playable zones significantly restricts gameplay due to early access.”
- “The tutorial is simple, but I didn't understand some features immediately; however, after spending some time playing, I eventually grasped the gameplay.”
- “I'm not even discussing the advanced information, such as expert game mechanics used for theorycrafting.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently features no microtransactions, although this could change in the future. Reviewers suggest that significant improvements and marketing efforts are necessary for the game to be successful, including the potential for a free weekend to attract players before the multiplayer experience is fully realized.
- “They said no microtransactions will be in the game (yes, that could change months or years from now).”
- “Tldr: it needs a lot of work and advertising to be worthwhile.”
- “Needs a free weekend or some advertising before multiplayer is playable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some describing the map design as unfathomably dull. However, they appreciate the enjoyable skirmishes that occur during the grinding process.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The map design was unfathomably tedious, but the skirmishes that took place were pretty sweet.”