Spellspire

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"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."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding33 negative mentions

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.

grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
Spellspire features basic yet challenging word-based gameplay that emphasizes quick thinking and vocabulary skills, with a few RPG mechanics. While the cute graphics and character growth are appealing, some players find the gameplay simplistic and repetitive, leading to frustration and limited replay value. Overall, it is a well-crafted spelling game that may not appeal to everyone due to its difficulty and straightforward mechanics.
- “The gameplay isn't too hard to get the hang of, and the art is super-cute.”
- “Cute graphics, addicting gameplay, and really cool Twitch integration feature.”
- “Basic word-forming gameplay that rewards fast thinking and a vast vocabulary, satisfying character growth; that wizard sure is cute!”
- “This does not make it an RPG when the gameplay entirely consists of you identifying words and typing them; you use your brain way more than you use the RPG elements to your advantage.”
- “I believe it is very obvious why this game isn't super popular: it's so damn difficult and the gameplay is pretty simple and basic (short, slow side-scrolling, nothing really happening on your screen, easy to just rage quit and you have no one to blame but yourself for failing a level).”
- “Gameplay is a bit too simplistic and tedious to stay interesting; replay value is too reliant on repetition and could use additional modes.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story features engaging quests, particularly the ascent of the tower and the subsequent challenges in the dungeon, which enhance the game's longevity. However, players express frustration with the excessive focus on palindromes, especially in the endgame quests, and suggest that the dungeon's quest optimization could be improved. Overall, while the narrative offers enjoyable elements, it suffers from repetitive themes.
- “The quest to the top of the tower and the journey into the night are enjoyable.”
- “After completion of the main quest up the tower, you get to face challenges in the depths below; this adds longevity to the game that already has 100 levels.”
- “Great ones would be Letter Quest or God of Word.”
- “The only real annoyance is the game's obsession with palindromes, especially in the quests of the dungeon endgame.”
- “Dungeon needs better optimization for quests and what gets randomized in those levels to help you complete the quest.”
- “Also too many palindrome quests in the dungeon!!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and simple, complementing the cute graphics and animations. While it effectively serves its purpose without technical issues, the repetitive soundtrack can become annoying over time, and the sound effects, though decent, lack uniqueness. Overall, the music enhances the experience but does not stand out significantly.
- “The music is quite catchy, and the sound effects and animations are cute and funny as well.”
- “The graphics are cute, and the music is simple and not overbearing.”
- “The music is simple and not overbearing, complementing the overall cute aesthetic.”
- “The soundtrack is always the same and gets annoying after a while.”
- “The music is simple and not overbearing.”
- “There is no real soundtrack to speak of.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are consistently described as cute and colorful, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the appealing aesthetics alongside the game's addicting gameplay and unique Twitch integration feature. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's charm without being overwhelming.
- “The graphics are cute and the music is simple and not overbearing.”
- “Cute graphics, addicting gameplay, and really cool Twitch integration feature.”
- “Nice colorful graphics and it's also available for Android.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming sense of humor, highlighted by cute and occasionally funny comments in the bestiary, equippable items, and tips. Additionally, the catchy music and amusing sound effects and animations contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere.
- “The bestiary, equippable items, and tips have cute and sometimes funny comments.”
- “The music is quite catchy, and the sound effects and animations are cute and funny as well.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game requires improved optimization for its quests and the randomization of dungeon levels, as players feel that current mechanics hinder their ability to successfully complete objectives.
- “The dungeon needs better optimization for quests and the randomization of levels to help you complete the quests.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is hindered by simplistic and tedious gameplay, leading to a reliance on repetition that may not sustain player interest. Reviewers suggest that the addition of new modes could enhance the overall replay value.
- “The gameplay is a bit too simplistic and tedious to stay interesting; the replay value is too reliant on repetition and could use additional modes.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of variety makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
- “I found the game enjoyable at first, but after finishing it, I realized there wasn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”