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SPELLHACK!!

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
97% User Score Based on 74 reviews

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"SPELLHACK!!" is a single-player card game with fast-paced, arcade-style combat set in a surreal 1980s world. During the day, gather resources and new spells, while at night, defend against summoned beasts. With over 150 spells, 50 beasts, and various items and events, "SPELLHACK!!" offers immersive graphics and addictive gameplay that will keep you engaged. The game features a Story Mode for beginners and a Challenge Mode for experts, providing a rich and dynamic experience.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fast-paced gameplay that combines deck-building with real-time tower defense mechanics, keeping players on their toes.
  • Strong aesthetic appeal with a nostalgic 80s theme, complemented by excellent music and minimalist graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • Good value for the price, offering several hours of gameplay with unlockable challenges and a variety of strategies to explore.
  • Limited content and a very short story mode, leaving players wanting more depth and exploration.
  • Daytime deck-building phase can feel tedious and lacks engaging strategies, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the final boss difficulty and lack of progression after losing, can be frustrating for players.
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced and engaging experience, particularly during nighttime battles that require quick decision-making, while the daytime deckbuilding phase is seen as less interesting. Players appreciate the creative mechanics, nostalgic 80s themes, and the balance between simplicity and depth, with a variety of cards and enemy traits enhancing replayability. Overall, the game stands out as a unique blend of lane defense and deck-building, with a well-executed tutorial that helps newcomers ease into the action.

    • “Addictive lane defense gameplay that feels perfectly balanced and nostalgic 80s theming with a compelling air of mystery.”
    • “I like how the battle gameplay is faster paced and engaging compared to other deckbuilders; the intensity really makes you feel like you're furiously hacking once you get in the rhythm and understand your spell hacks and their synergies.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough to keep things fast paced but offers a wide array of cards and modifiers to add depth, not to mention the unique enemy traits that are well explained before each run or night.”
    • “The daytime gameplay (i.e., deckbuilding part) is not very interesting.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough to keep things fast-paced but offers a wide array of cards and modifiers to add depth, not to mention the unique enemy traits that are well explained before each run or night.”
    • “The days are intense and I love how fast-paced the gameplay is.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality and catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience without being distracting. Players appreciate the effort put into both the soundtrack and the game's aesthetic, noting that it complements the gameplay well. While there may not be a vast variety of tracks, the existing music is well-executed and enjoyable enough to be listened to outside of the game.

    • “The music is great and fits the vibe well without being obnoxious or distracting. I'm someone who often mutes games with repetitive background music, and I wasn't feeling that at all here.”
    • “On top of all of this, it's clear that a lot of time and effort was put into the art style and soundtrack of the game.”
    • “Also, the soundtrack is insanely catchy, and the developer has said they're looking at ways to get the soundtrack into the hands of players.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a minimalist pixel art style with vibrant arcade neon aesthetics reminiscent of 80s visuals, which many players find appealing. The combination of this art style with a well-crafted soundtrack enhances the overall experience, showcasing the developers' dedication to creating a fun and visually engaging atmosphere. Overall, the aesthetic is a highlight for those who appreciate retro-inspired designs.

    • “The visuals and theme are both very fun and pleasant.”
    • “On top of all of this, it's clear that a lot of time and effort was put into the art style and soundtrack of the game.”
    • “The graphics are minimalist, similar to Nintendo and other old school games.”
    • “Starting with the visuals, the game uses minimalist pixel art in an arcade neon style with strong 80s vibes, which looks exceptionally aesthetic when paired with its FMV background.”
    • “The aesthetic is just a cherry on top of an already fun game!”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is criticized for being extremely short and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more content. While the FMV elements are noted as engaging and enhancing the gameplay experience, the overall narrative feels insufficient, as evidenced by the low completion rate of the story mode.

    • “I'm very interested to see where the game and story go, good stuff!”
    • “The FMV aspect is engaging, meaning I am brought into the story of the game, and it enhanced the gameplay for me.”
    • “The story is incredibly short and barely qualifies as a story.”
    • “Apart from a story mode which can be finished shockingly fast, you unlock a couple of challenge difficulties and that's that.”
    • “You'll wish there was more story.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when using the WASD or arrow keys for navigation.

    • “This game is tedious when using the WASD or arrow keys.”
    • “This game is tedious when using the WASD or arrow keys.”
    • “This game is tedious when using the WASD or arrow keys.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight significant replayability due to the presence of unlockable challenge difficulties, which adds an enticing layer of content for those looking to extend their gameplay experience.

    • “There's a lot of replay value in the unlockable challenge difficulties, which I am eager to get into.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game's writing is consistently praised for being sharp and well-executed, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The sense of humor in the writing is on point.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate how the events and spells in the game significantly enhance the overall atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that captivates players.

    • “The actual events and spells themselves really enhance the entire atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere created by the events and spells is truly captivating.”
    • “The combination of events and spells contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere.”

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