- May 26, 2017
- 10tons Ltd
Spellspire
The pen is mightier than the sword in this word RPG.
Platforms
About
"Spellspire is a single-player Kids Role Playing game that combines word game and action RPG elements. Type words to cast spells and defeat monsters, collect loot and gold to upgrade gear. Power through tough battles using consumable magical items and clear increasingly challenging levels."










- Addicting and competitive gameplay that rewards fast thinking and a vast vocabulary.
- Satisfying character growth with a clear progression system and a surprising number of levels to explore.
- Cute graphics and humorous in-game descriptions enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel simplistic and tedious, leading to a grindy experience.
- Replay value is heavily reliant on repetition, which may become monotonous.
- The dictionary is lacking, with some legitimate words not recognized and some obscure words included.
- grinding33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, particularly in the early stages where players must replay levels multiple times to earn enough currency for upgrades. Many reviewers find the grind tedious and uninteresting, especially as the game progresses, with some suggesting it may appeal only to those who enjoy grinding mechanics. Overall, the grinding aspect detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel repetitive and simplistic.
“Very grindy mobile port.”
“Post-tower is even more grindy and less interesting if you even made it to the top.”
“It can feel a little grindy, especially at the beginning when there aren't many levels to go back and play, so you end up playing the same levels 5 or 10 times to grind out gold.”
Spellspire Review
Spellspire is simple, unique, and will make you feel like your English skills are on par with a 10-year old. The fun blend of word puzzle and fantasy adventure is enough to flesh out hours of content, and the snappy interface makes it easy to jump in for a few floors of spellbinding action. Longer play sessions wear a bit thin due to the need to grind, and the inconsistent difficulty makes progression feel less satisfying than it really should. It's not out to impress with its story or visuals, but if you want something quick and easy to play in handheld mode then it's a pretty solid choice. At its current price we'd only really recommend it to players who enjoy word games in general, and maybe keep a dictionary close to hand...
60%Spellspire Review - More Like Spell Higher
Spellspire tries to offer an interesting mix of spelling games and RPGs. Unfortunately, too much of the game is left to luck, and the elemental system made to provide something less luck-based never really matters.
45%Spellspire (Switch) Review
The pen is mightier than the sword in this word RPG.
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